Engineering Mechanics - Important Questions & Topics
1. Important Definitions (3-4 Marks)
1. Resultant
2. Rigid Body
3. Moment
4. Couple
5. Equilibrant
6. Static Friction
7. Kinetic Friction
8. Limiting Friction
9. Angle of Friction
10. Angle of Repose
11. Centroid vs. Centre of Gravity
12. Modulus of Elasticity (E)
13. Poisson's Ratio (')
14. Modulus of Rigidity (G)
15. Direct Stress, Shear Stress
16. Principal Stress and Planes
17. Bulk Modulus
18. Truss vs. Frame
19. Types of Beams
20. Types of Supports
21. Types of Loading
22. Hooke's Law
23. Thermal Stress, Lateral Strain, Linear Strain
24. Shear Force, Bending Moment
25. Neutral Axis, Point of Contraflexure
26. Ductility, Isotropic Material, Homogeneous Material
2. Theorems / Derivations
1. Lami's Theorem ' Statement & Proof
2. Law of Parallelogram of Forces ' Statement & Proof
Engineering Mechanics - Important Questions & Topics
3. Varignon's Theorem ' Statement & Proof
4. Parallel Axis Theorem
5. Perpendicular Axis Theorem
6. Relation between E, G, and K
7. Relation between E, K, and Poisson's ratio (')
8. Pure Bending Theory Assumptions
9. Pappus'Guldinus Theorem
10. Axial Deformation Formula Derivation ('L = PL/AE)
3. Important Numerical Types
1. Resultant of Force System
2. Equilibrium Problems (friction, ladder, wedge)
3. Shear Force & Bending Moment Diagrams
4. Centroid of Composite Sections
5. Moment of Inertia (T/I/L-section)
6. Stress and Strain Problems
7. Thermal Stress and Expansion
8. Principal Stresses and Mohr's Circle
9. Truss Analysis by Method of Joints
10. Change in Volume and Length (Poisson's ratio)
11. Shear Stress in Beams
12. Deformation in Tapered / Stepped Bars
4. Important Theory Questions (4-7 Marks)
1. Types of Beam & Supports (with diagrams)
2. Types of Loading (point load, UDL, UVL)
3. Free Body Diagrams (FBD)
4. Stress-Strain Curve for Mild Steel
5. Shear Stress Distribution in Sections
6. Types of Materials (Brittle, Ductile, etc.)
7. Neutral Axis & Pure Bending
Engineering Mechanics - Important Questions & Topics
8. Assumptions in Truss Analysis
9. Principal Planes ' Concept and Application
10. Truss vs Frame Comparison
11. Material Types and Stress Behaviour
12. Mohr's Circle Drawing Steps