Engineering Mechanics Statics and Dynamics

This learning track covers a comprehensive understanding of fundamental principles of physics and their applications in engineering. It starts with the exploration of Newton's laws of motion and the concept of equilibrium, using real-world examples like the force exerted by a wall or the force required to hold a block on an inclined plane. The track then delves into the study of structural systems, focusing on rigid bodies, their classifications, and the forces acting within them. It further explores the concept of frictional force and its real-world applications, using examples like belt drives and block systems. The track also covers the fundamentals of kinematics and motion analysis, explaining concepts like instantaneous velocity and acceleration. It concludes with an in-depth study of kinetics of rigid bodies, impulse momentum, and work energy methodologies, using practical examples like a block subjected to various forces, a bat hitting a ball, and a block falling in a gravitational field.

These courses have been developed by Prof. Mahesh Panchagnula from IIT Madras for NPTEL. They are now accessible through Ansys Innovation Space courtesy of the partnership between Ansys and NPTEL, under the CC BY-SA license. For more details, visit https://nptel.ac.in/courses/112106180.

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Mastering Newton's Laws and Equilibrium

This course covers the fundamental principles of Newton's laws of motion and the concept of equilibrium in static systems. It begins with an in-depth exploration of Newton's laws, explaining how they govern the motion of bodies and how they...Read more

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Structural Systems and Stability

This course covers fundamental concepts of structural systems, focusing on rigid bodies, their classifications, and internal forces. It covers various structural systems like trusses, beams, frames, and introduces one-dimensional components. The ...Read more

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Structural Systems and Forces

This course covers the fundamental concepts of one-dimensional structural systems, shear forces, and bending moments. It begins with an exploration of axial members and their behavior under various forces and moments. It covers drawing a line diagra...Read more

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Understanding and Applying Frictional Force

This course covers the fundamental principles of frictional force and its real-world applications, particularly in the field of mechanical engineering. The course begins with an in-depth exploration of the concept of frictional force, ...Read more

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Kinematics and Motion Analysis Fundamentals

This course covers the fundamental concepts of kinematics and motion analysis. It starts with the analysis of static systems such as trusses, beams, and friction. The course then transitions to the study of motion, introducing the conc...Read more

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Kinetics of Rigid Bodies

This course covers the fundamental principles of kinetics, with a special focus on the action of forces on rigid bodies. It starts with a comprehensive review of Newton's second law, illustrating how force triggers acceleration and the role mass plays in...Read more

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Understanding Impulse Momentum

This course covers the fundamental concepts of impulse momentum and the sweet spot in sports equipment. The course begins with the explanation of the sweet spot, a point on a bat or racket where the effort to hold the equipment is minimal when the ...Read more

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Mastering Work Energy Methodologies and Applications

This course covers a comprehensive understanding of work energy methodologies and their applications in solving dynamical system problems. For instance, the course begins with the basics of Newton's second law and the impulse ...Read more

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