Course Code Course Name L T P C

Solid Mechanics 1 1 2 3

Category : Program Core Total Course Meeting Hours - 60

L T P A H/Week
Type : Project Based Theory Course 1 1 2 2 6

Prerequisite Engineering Linked Courses Aircraft Structural

Mathematics-II Mechanics
Course Description: Solid mechanics is a branch of mechanics that studies the behaviour of solid
matter under external forces, particularly deformation. This is the most fundamental course that
an Aeronautical Engineer should take. High school mechanics is mostly focused on stiff bodies.
The mechanics of deformable bodies are studied in this course. The concepts of stress, strain,
axial force, shear force, bending moment, bending, and torsion for elastic bodies are covered in
this course. In a nutshell, the course seeks to improve students' ability to solve engineering
problems involving material strength.

Course Outcomes
Learning Levels
No Statement
Cognitive Affective
CO1 Gain insights on Experimental Techniques and numerical Understand Cognition
analysis on static structures. and apply and
concentratio
n
CO2 Acquire knowledge on the mathematical nature of Perceive and Cognition
equations and to specify boundary conditions. evaluate and
application
CO3 Exhibit the basic understanding on Energy Methods Understand Application
apply
CO4 Investigate the behavior of columns under different Understand Apply
boundary conditions and apply
CO5 Get familiarized with the failure theory and estimation of Create, Apply
Objective Function for optimization technique. Understand
apply

1. Correlation of COs with Programme Outcomes

2.
PO Disciplinary Knowledge Personal and Interpersonal Skills: PSO
and Reasoning Professional Skills and Teamwork and
 Attributes Communication
PO PSO1 PSO2
COs PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
1
CO1 H M M M M L M L M M M M M M
CO2 H M M M M L M L M M L M M M
CO3 H M L M M L M L M M L M M M
CO4 H H L M M L M L M M L M M M
CO5 H H H M H L H L H H M H M M
 Course Contents Activity Set Contact
Unit 1 Deformation of Solids Problem Practice Project Hours
1.1 Material Properties-Hooke’s Law- Elastic Elastic Constants 10
constants and their relationship- Statically
determinate and indeterminate cases
1.2 Deformation of simple and compound Find strain energy with Determine the Hardness, Validate experimental 10
bars- stresses due to freely falling weight. the given condition Impact and tensile strength of results with numerical
1.3 principal stresses and principal planes – Mohr’s Circle a given Material. analysis using Ansys. 5
Mohr’s circle of stress.
Unit 2 Transverse Loading on Beams and its Problem Practice Project Contact
Deflection Hours
2.1 Types of transverse loading on beams – Draw SFD and BMD 15
Shear force and bending moment diagrams
in beams – Cantilevers – Simply supported Determine the deflection of Validate experimental
beams and over hanging beams. beams with given loading results with numerical
2.2 Theory of simple bending-Deflection of Find the slope and conditions. analysis using Ansys. 10
beams-Double Integration method – deflection of beam
Macaulay’s method – Area moment with the given load
method conditions
Unit 3 Torsion, Springs and Thin Vessels Problem Practice Project Contact
Hours
3.1 Torsion of a (circular) shaft- Design of Calculate the power Find the torsional strength of a Assignment 15
Springs transmission of the given rod; Find the stiffness of
shaft; Design a spring the Spring
with given Conditions
3.2 Stresses in thin cylinders and spherical Find stresses induced in the 10
shells due to internal fluid pressure given thin-walled cylinder and
spherical shell
Total Course Meeting Hours 60+15=
75
Textbook & Other resources

i. Text Books:

1. Timoshenko, S., “Strength of Materials”, Vol. I and II, Princeton D. von Nostrand Co, 1990.
2. E. P. Popov, Introduction to Mechanics of Solids, Prentice Hall, 1973.
3. L. S. Srinath, Advanced Solid Mechanics, Second Edition, Tata McGraw Hill, 2003.

E. P. Popov, Engineering Mechanics of Solids, Dorling Kindersley (India) Pvt Ltd, 2nd
edition,
2006
E. P. Popov, Engineering Mechanics of Solids, Dorling Kindersley (India) Pvt Ltd, 2nd
edition,
2006
E. P. Popov, Engineering Mechanics of Solids, Dorling Kindersley (India) Pvt Ltd, 2nd
edition,
2006
E. P. Popov, Engineering Mechanics of Solids, Dorling Kindersley (India) Pvt Ltd, 2nd
edition,
2006.
ii. References:
1. S. Ramamrutham, R. Narayanan., “Strength of Materials”, 18 th Edition.,2014
2. C S Reddy., “Basic Structural Analysis”, 3rd Edition., 2010
3. James M. Gere, Timoshenko, “Mechanics of Materials” 2nd edition, CBS Publisher,2006.
Grading
Performance will be evaluated on the basis of class participation, problem set performance, and the
group design project. There will be three tests and one final theory exam. The final grade for the course
will be calculated approximately as follows:

Continuous Evaluation (CE) Semester End Total

Examination (SE) Grading
Average of Assignment cum Class Total CE Theory Exam CE + SE
Three Test Presentation Participation
30 5 5 40 60 100

Criteria Score Course Outcomes for evaluation

Test 1 30 1&2
Test 2 30 3&4
Test 3 30 5
Group Project 5 5
Class Participation 5 Nil

Group Project
There shall be group projects based on the selected core courses. The CDIO based project / problem will
be assigned to each student by the core courses offering committee (CCOC). The problem / Project shall
consist of expected course outcomes from each core course and students are expected to deliver a
solution in expected format. The evaluation shall be made by CCOC meeting during the prescribed time
line and as per rubrics of the selected problem set. The problem sets will be given to the students during
the first week of class participation.

Instructors

Dr. Joseph J Kakkassery Mr. G.Bhoopathi

Assistant Professor Associate Professor
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Aeronautical Engineering Aeronautical Engineering