Course Objectives

• The objective of this course is to know the basics of solid mechanics.

• To understand the concepts of mechanics of structures.

• To understand the behavior.

• Determine the internal forces and analyses the stresses of various structural elements under action of different types of forces.

Course Outcome

After successful completion of this course, the students should be able to

CO1: Apply the fundamental concepts of stress and strain in the analysis of various structural components and machines.

CO2: Analyze the beams to determine shear forces, bending moments.

CO3: Determine the bending, shear stresses and deflection produced in a beam

CO4: Analyze and design shafts and springs used in vehicles and structures

CO5: Find out the design forces in truss members.