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Course
Pro-forma
Bachelor of Engineering (Materials)
Code
KMEB1102
Title
Applied Mechanics
Pre-requisite
None
Student Learning Time (SLT)
120 hours
Credit
3
Learning Outcomes
1.
Apply the fundamental concepts parallelogram law and
Newtons law in plane, forces in space and rigid bodies.
2.
Analyze forces in rigid bodies and equilibrium of rigid bodies
in two dimensions and three dimensions.
3.
Evaluate distributed forces for centroids and centers of
gravity.
4.
Evaluate stuctures, forces in beam and cables, friction and
distributed forces : moment of inertia
Synopsis
This course exposing the student to applied mechanics by using
vector analysis approach which is introduced early lecture and
used throughout the presentation of statics and dynamics. This
approach leads to more concise derivations of the fundamental
principles of mechanics. It also results in simpler solutions of
three-dimensional problems in statics, and makes it possible to
analyze many advanced problem in kinematics and kinetics,
which could not be solved by scalar methods. The emphasis in
this syllabus, however, remains on the correct understanding of
the principles of mechanics and on their application to the
solution of engineering problems, and vector analysis is
presented chiefly as a convenient tool.
Assessment
40 % Continuous Assessments
60 % Final Examination
References
1.
Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Static and Dyanamics, 8/e,
Ferdinand P.Beer, Mc Graw-Hill,2010.
2.
Engineering Mechanics - Statics, SI Version , 2010. J.L.
Meriam & L.G. Kraige, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
3.
Engineering Mechanics-Statics, 10/E, Russell C. Hibbeler.
Prentice Hall, 2004.
Soft Skills
Communication Skills (CS1, CS2, CS3)
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills (CT1, CT2, CT3)