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Ashoka Institution, Malkapur, Hyderabad

Prof.S.Rajendiran,Ashoka Institution

Basic and fundamental to be recollected while joining Engineering Stream

A

B C

900

Right angled triangle ABC

Sin = BCAC

cos = ABAC

tan = BCAB

BC = opposite side with respect to angle

AB = adjacent side with respect to angle

AC = hypotenuses side the side opposite to right angle is 900

Step by Step Engineering mechanics

= Theta = alpha

Angle can be represented By and and so on

1

+ = 900

A

B C

900


Sin = ABAC

cos = BCAC

tan = ABBC

AB = opposite side with respect to angle

BC = adjacent side with respect to angle

AC = hypotenuses side the side opposite to right angle is 900


2

A

B C

900

opposite side

adjacent side

A

B C

900

opposite side

adjacent side

Pl note opposite side and adjacent are referred with respect to angle under consideration


3

A

B C

900


Sin = BCAC

cos = ABAC

tan = BCAB


tan = Sin cos =

BCAC

ABAC

= BCAC

ACAB

=BC

AB

4

A

B C

900


Sin = ABAC

cos = BCAC

tan = ABBC


tan = Sin cos =

ABAC

BCAC

= ABAC

ACBC

=AB

BC

5

A

B C

900



As per Pythagoras theorem

AC2 = AB2 + BC2

Let us see the Proof of sin2 + cos2 =1

sin2 + cos2 =

AB2

AC2+ BC2

AC2=

AB2 + BC2

AC2=

AC2

AC2= 1

sin2 + cos2 = 1 6

A

B C

900


Sin = BCAC

tan = BCAB


(Sin) = BCAC

BC = (Sin) AC

(cos) = ABAC ACAB (cos)

=

Pl note 0pposite side = (sin)x hypotenuses side----1

Pl note adjacent side = (cos)x hypotenuses side---2

Equation 1 and 2 very much important for Engineering Mechanics 7

opposite side

adjacent side

hypotenuses side

1800

3600

180-

180-

180-

180-

Please NoteWhen two parallel line cut by a line the angle created by the line and angle similarities

Straight line will have 1800

Circle consist of 3600

8

A

Draw a line AD perpendicular to BC

BC = a which is opposite to angle A

BA = c which is opposite to angle C AC= b which is opposite to angle B

ABC is a triangle

B CD

b

a

c

a-DC

Triangular cosine Law

In right angle triangle ABD AB2=BD2+AD2

c2 = BD2+AD2

B D

c

A

a-DC

c2 = (a-DC)2 +AD2

CD

b

A

In right angle triangle ADC

c2 = (a2+DC2-2aXDC) +AD2 Equation 1

AD2= AC2- DC2 Equation 2

c2 = (a2+DC2-2aXDC) +AD2 Equation 1

AD2= AC2- DC2 Equation 2

Substituting equation 2 in equation 1 we get

c2 = a2+DC2-2aXDC) +AC2- DC2

c2 = a2-(2aXDC) +AC2

CD

b

A

In triangle ADC we know that AC=b and DC- b cosC

Equation 3

Substituting the above value in equation 3 we get

c2 = a2-(2aXbcosC) +AC2 We know AC=b

c2 = a2-(2abcosC) +b2

c2 = a2+b2-2abcosC it is a triangular cosine law

cosC= DC/AC

DC = cos C x AC

DC = cos C x b

DC = b cos C

Note

A

B Ca

bc

A

B C

aSin A

= bSin B

=c

Sin C

Lame's Theorem

Triangle Sides and its angle relation Angles, A+B+C=180

Side BC > AB+AC

9

A

B CD

Let us draw a line AD perpendicular to BC

Proof of Lame's Theorem

Sin B =

a

bcADc

AD = (Sin B) x c 1

Sin C = ADb

AD = (Sin c) x b 2Comparing equation 1 and 2

AD = (Sin c) x b (Sin B) x c=

(Sin c) x b (Sin B) x c= Re arranging this equation we get bSin B

=c

Sin CSimilarly we can prove a

Sin A= b

Sin B=

cSin C

CB

A

10

A

B C

cb

a

a

b

c

(180-C)

180-

A

(180-B)

a= b

=c

Sin A Sin B Sin C

a= b

=c

Sin(180- A) Sin(180- B) Sin(180- C)

Both are parallel

Both are parallel

Both are parallel

Fig 1 TriangleFig 2 force diagram

Extension of Lame's theorem force diagram( Proof)

a= b

=c

Sin A Sin B Sin C

C

B

A

11

A

Ba

bc

C

Triangle Equation related to angle and sides most useful for Engineering mechanics

CB

A

a2 = b2 + c2 - 2(b x c x cosA)

12

Area formula for regular shape

13

r

Circle Perimeter 2πr or πd

d (diameter)= 2r

r

L = arc length whose radius is r = r

l

14

Pl note in radians

Lcircumference

=360

X

2πr=

360X

2πr=

2πX = r

Proof

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16

17

EquilibriumIs a force which brings the body to state of equilibrium. It is equal in magnitude but opposite to the resultant force.

Centre of GravityCentre of gravity can be defined as a point through which resultant force of gravity of the body acts.

CentroidThe centre point obtained by dividing first moment of line segment by the total length of the line or first moment of area about reference axis with a total area or first moment of volume about reference axis by total volume is termed as centroid.

Moment of inertia of area.Second moment of area is sum of area times the square of the distance from the axis is considered, which is the plane of the area. This is also termed as second moment of area or it is moment of a moment of an area.

Polar MomentIt is second moment of area about an axis normal to the area is

termed as polar moment of area.

I.e. IZZ = IXX+ IYY

MomentMoment of a force is a measure of its tendency to cause a

body to rotate about a specific point or axis. This is different from the tendency for a body to move, or translate, in the direction of the force. In order for a moment to develop, the force must act upon the body in such a manner that the body would begin to twist. This occurs every time a force is applied so that it does not pass through the centroid of the body. A moment is due to a force not having an equal and opposite force directly along it’s line of action.

F

d

Where ‘d' is perpendicular distance between force ‘F’ and to the end of cantilever beam ‘F’ Force act on the diameter of the beam where beam cross section is circular M = Moment Moment of force M = F X d

Z

Y XF

d

O

Moment of force “F” about “O” is given by M = F X d Where “d” is perpendicular distance between force “F” and point “O” M = Moment, (force F creates rotary motion about O)

Example.1

Example.2

Moment

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F

F

d

Couple

• Two parallel forces equal in magnitude but opposite in direction separated by particular distance acts on a body form a Couple

• System of forces whose total of force F = ∑ Fi is zero.

• Couple is a pure moment. Please note that moment of a couple is independent of reference point.

• Couple is a system of forces with a resultant moment but no resultant force.

• Magnitude of couple is F X d (which is also called moment of couple if d perpendicular distance between forces)

• Where d is the perpendicular distance between forces of F

• Since the forces are equal and oppositely directed, the resultant force is zero. But the displacement of the force couple create a couple moment

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Torque

F

R

Torque = F X R

Where

“F” is a force

“R” is a radius

It is true that force F act radially as shown. Torque is a resultant of couple. Torque is a moment of force. Force applied on diameter like moment will not make it rotate whereas force applied at radius as shown in above fig will make it rotate.

The forces have a turning effect or moment called a torque about an axis which is normal to the plane of force.

Cantiliver beam

20

Moment of a couple

F

F

D

d

Couple is formed when two forces equal in magnitude act at a distance of D in opposite directionMagnitude of couple is FD where as moment of couple is Fd

21

22

23

Principle of transmissibility

AB is line of action

Looking at the above fig we know that when an object acted upon by a force F, when line of action (AB) remains the same whereas changing the point of application of force without changing the magnitude of force. The condition of the object remains same i.e. motion, or equilibrium.

A

BObject

A

B

Object Point of application

Point of application

=

F

F

Definition

When an object subjected to rotation and translation motion, then at an instant a point exists (which may inside the object or out side the object) which is the plane of other points may looked as pure rotation about this point and that point has the velocity is zero, which is called instantaneous centre. Axis passing through and directed at right angles to the plane of motion is called instantaneous axis of rotation

Points to remember

• The instantaneous center is not a fixed point its location keeps on changing at every instant and path traced or locus by it is called centrode

• The instantaneous center may within the body or outside the body if it is within the body then it is called body centrode if it is outside the body it is called space centrode

• The velocity at instantaneous center is zero

Instantaneous center (Instantaneous centre of rotation)

The centre point obtained by dividing first moment of area about the reference axis by the total area termed as centre of area.

The centre point obtained by dividing first moment of volume about the reference axis by the total volume termed as centre of volume.

Volume centre x = ∑ΔVi Xi

V

Volume centre y = ∑ΔVi YiV

Centroid or Centre of Area or area center

Centroid x = ∑ΔAi Xi

A

Centroid y = ∑ΔAi Yi

A

Centre of Volume or volume center

Volume centre

Centroid

WHERE V=∑ΔVi

WHERE A=∑ΔAi

• A differential strip parallel to the x axis is chosen for dA.

dyldAdAydIx 2

• For similar triangles,

dyhyhbdA

hyhbl

hyh

bl

• Integrating dIx from y = 0 to y = h,

h

hh

x

yyhhb

dyyhyhbdy

hyhbydAyI

0

43

0

32

0

22

43

12

3bhI x

Determine the moment of inertia of a triangle with respect to its base.

• An annular differential area element is chosen,

rr

OO

O

duuduuudJJ

duudAdAudJ

0

3

0

2

2

22

2

42rJO

• From symmetry, Ix = Iy,

xxyxO IrIIIJ 22

2 4

44rII xdiameter

Determine the centroidal polar moment of inertia of a circular area by direct integration.

Centroid LocationSymmetrical Objects

Centroid location is determined by an object’s line of symmetry.

Centroid is located on the line of symmetry.

When an object has multiple lines of symmetry, its centroid is located at the intersection of the lines of symmetry.

H

B

Centroid LocationThe centroid of a triangle is located at a distance of 1/3 its height and 1/3 its base.

Centroid LocationThe centroid of a ½ circle or semi-circle is located at a distance of 4*R/3π away from the axis on its line of symmetry

4 R3

4 2in.

30.849 in. = 0.8in

.849in.

Centroid Location Equations Complex Shapes

i i

i

yAy= A

i i

i

xAx= A i i

i

z Az= A

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• Second moments or moments of inertia of an area with respect to the x and y axes,

dAxIdAyI yx22

• Evaluation of the integrals is simplified by choosing dA to be a thin strip parallel to one of the coordinate axes.

• For a rectangular area,

331

0

22 bhbdyydAyIh

x

• The formula for rectangular areas may also be applied to strips parallel to the axes,

dxyxdAxdIdxydI yx223

31

Second moments or moments of inertia of an area with respect to the x and y axes

Moment of inertia off regular shape

Polar Moment of Inertia• The polar moment of inertia is an important parameter in

problems involving torsion of cylindrical shafts and rotations of slabs.

dArJ 20

• The polar moment of inertia is related to the rectangular moments of inertia,

xy II

dAydAxdAyxdArJ

222220

Radius of Gyration of an Area• Consider area A with moment of inertia Ix. Imagine

that the area is concentrated in a thin strip parallel to the x axis with equivalent Ix.

AI

kAkI xxxx 2

kx = radius of gyration with respect to the x axis

• Similarly,

AJ

kAkJ

AI

kAkI

OOOO

yyyy

2

2

222yxO kkk

Parallel Axis Theorem• Consider moment of inertia I of an area A with respect to

the axis AA’

dAyI 2

• The axis BB’ passes through the area centroid and is called a centroidal axis.

dAddAyddAy

dAdydAyI22

22

2

2AdII parallel axis theorem

Parallel Axis Theorem• Moment of inertia IT of a circular area with respect to a

tangent to the circle,

4

45

224412

r

rrrAdIIT

• Moment of inertia of a triangle with respect to a centroidal axis,

3

361

231

213

1212

2

bh

hbhbhAdII

AdII

AABB

BBAA

Principal Axes and Principal Moments of Inertia

Given

dAxyI

dAxIdAyI

xy

yx22

we wish to determine moments and product of inertia with respect to new axes x’ and y’.

2cos2sin2

2sin2cos22

2sin2cos22

xyyx

yx

xyyxyx

y

xyyxyx

x

III

I

IIIII

I

IIIII

I

• The equations for Ix’ and Ix’y’ are the parametric equations for a circle,

2

222

22 xyyxyx

ave

yxavex

III

RII

I

RIII

• The equations for Iy’ and Ix’y’ lead to the same circle.

sincossincosxyyyxx

Note:

Determine the product of inertia using direct integration with the parallel axis theorem on vertical differential area strips

bxhyyxx

dxbxhdxydA

bxhy

elel 1

11

21

21

Integrating dIx from x = 0 to x = b,

bb

b

elelxyxy

bx

bxxhdx

bx

bxxh

dxbxhxdAyxdII

02

4322

02

322

0

22

21

83422

1

22241 hbIxy

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Apply the parallel axis theorem to evaluate the product of inertia with respect to the centroidal axes.

hybx 31

31

With the results from part a,

bhhbhbI

AyxII

yx

yxxy

21

31

3122

241

22721 hbI yx

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Moments of Inertia of Common Geometric Shapes

Mt

ObjectF1F2

F4F5

F3

C.G=

Before D'Alembert's principle

When an object subjected to multiple forces (F1, F2,…..etc) then all forces reduces to one resultant = R and one net torque = Mt which produces translation and rotary motion.

As per D'Alembert's principleR – ma = 0Mt – Iά = 0

D'Alembert's principle

D'Alembert's principles introduces that body will be in dynamically equilibrium such that inertia force –ma acts opposite to the translation motion produced by resultant and – Iά inertia force due to rotation in the opposite direction of net torque Mt

Mt

– Iά– ma

R

C.G= 0

The force system consisting of external forces and inertia force can be considered to keep the object in equilibrium. Since the resultant force externally acting on the object is not zero, the object is said to be in dynamic equilibrium. This known as D'Alembert's principle.

Proof Let us consider a disc rotates with a constant angular velocity on the surface of the floor as shown in the fig below which will have translation velocity shown in Fig 1 and rotation velocity shown in Fig 2. Superimposing Fig 1 & 2 we get Fig 3, where at point M the velocity equal to zero since translation velocity cancels rotation velocity.

From the fig 1, 2 & 3 the instantaneous centre is well defined where M is the instantaneous centre and at that point velocity is zero

M

V

Translation velocity

Fig 1

V

V M

V

Rotation velocity

Fig 2

M

2VFig 3

Rotation velocity Translation velocitycancels

-V +V

Velocity at point M = 0

VωR

O

Object

V1

V2

A

B

O

Object

Different methods of locating instantaneous centre

Since V = ωR we can find out R = V/ ω on the velocity line make a perpendicular line as shown above and mark the distance = R then O is the instantaneous centre

Similarly, when an object subjected by rotary and translation motion if we know the velocity of points A & B as shown above (which are not parallel) are drawn and we can draw perpendicular lines from A & B as shown above (angular velocity is perpendicular to velocity) both the lines will intersect at point O. which is called instantaneous centre

Let us assume that an object subjected to rotary and translation motion and if we know the angular acceleration equal to ω and translation velocity equal to V at an instant shown below.

II Method

I Method

III Method

From the above fig we know that an object subjected to rotary and translation motion point A1 occupies the position of A2 and point B1 occupies the position of B2. Join A1 A2 and B1 B2 draw a perpendicular bisector for both the lines which will intersect at point O then point o is called instantaneous centre.

CentrodeThe locus of the instantaneous centre is called centrode. If it lies

inside the object, then it is called body centrode, if it lies out side the object it is space centrode.

O

A1B1

A2

B2

Object

Area Theorem

If a line or profile rotates about an axis then the surface area formed by the line about the axis is equal to product of the line length and distance traveled by the C.G of the line.

Let us consider that cone of height h and base radius R is being formed by the rotation of the line AB (slant length square root of h2 + R2)) about the axis MN .

Then surface area of the cone as per Pappus theorem is AB multiplied by distance traveled by the C.G

M

N

B

A

R

R/2

R/2 C.G

h

Slant length AB=√ h2 + R2Distance traveled by C.G = 2π R/2 = πR

Therefore surface area = πR √ h2 + R2

Theorems of Pappus - Guldinus.

M

N

B

A

R

C.GR/3

h

R/3

Pappus Theorems on Volume

If a cross section of a solid revolves about an axis then, volume formed by generation of the cross section is equivalent to product of the area of cross section of area and distance traveled by the C.G while cross section revolves

Let us consider the cone cross section is a right angle triangle shown below rotates about axis MN then volume of the cone generated equal to product of cross section area of triangle (R h/2) and distance made by the C.G equal to2πR/3

Then Volume of cone = π R2h

3

Resolution of force to couple and a force

F F

F F

F

Fig A Fig B Fig C

= =

Object

M M

N

Let us assume that a single force F act on an object (at point M) as shown in Fig A.

And Let us also introduce equivalent opposite force at point N (shown in Fig B).

By introduction of the forces at N the condition of the object remains same (since we have introduced force equal in magnitude but opposite in direction at point N and net force at Point N is zero)

Now if we look at Fig c. we were able to understand that the right side force at N and left side force at M forms a couple. The net result is a force and a couple as shown in Fig C. Thus the single force is resolved into a couple and a force.

Centre of Area or area centerThe centre point obtained by dividing first moment of area about the reference axis by the total area termed as centre of area.

Centre of mass or mass center

The centre point obtained by dividing first moment of masses about the reference axis by the total mass termed as centre of mass.

Centre of mass, Centre of volume, Centre of area

Xi, Yi, are the coordinates of ΔMi/ΔAi/ΔVi

ΔMi/ΔAi/ΔVi

Object

Xi

Yi

Mass Centre mass centre x = ∑ΔMi Xi

M

mass centre y = ∑ΔMi Yi

M

WHERE M=∑ΔMi

Drawing a FBD, steps1). Decide which body to analyze.2). Separate this body from everything else and sketch the contour,3). Draw all applied forces (weight).4). Draw all reactions.5). Include any necessary dimensions and coordinate axis.

If you don't know a direction assume a direction and let the sign of the answer tell you if the direction is correct or not.

Rules:The magnitude and direction of known forces should be clearly indicated (usually applied forces)Indicate the direction of the force exerted on the body, not the force exerted by the body.Unknown forces are usually the reactions (constraining forces).Reactions are supports and connections in 2-D.

Free - body diagrams

Friction

Dry Friction(Coulomb Friction)

Fluid Friction

W

NF

Fig 1

P

Friction

Occurs un-lubricated surfaces are in contact during sliding

Friction force always oppose theθ

sliding motion

Occurs when the adjacent layers in a fluid (liquid, gas) are moving at different velocities

This motion causes friction between fluid elements

Depends on the relative velocity between layers

No relative velocity –no fluid friction

Depends on the viscosity of fluid – (measure of resistance to shearing action between the fluid layers)

From the above fig it is seen that an object having weight W rest on a floor is pushed by a force F. the contact area of the floor and the area of the object which in contact with the floor experience in frictional force (F) which is against the motion of the object.

θ

Limiting FrictionThe maximum value of frictional force which comes into play, when the motion is

impending, is known as limiting friction. In this case, applied force is less than the friction force.

Static FrictionThe frictional force for which the body at rest is called static friction.

Dynamic FrictionIf the value of applied force is exceeding the limiting friction, the body starts moving

over the floor and the frictional resistance are experienced by the body is known as dynamic friction.

Sliding FrictionIt is the friction experienced by a body when it slides over the other body

Rolling FrictionIt is the friction experienced by the body when it rolls over a surface.

Coefficient of frictionThe limiting friction bears a constant ratio to the normal reaction between the two

forces is called coefficient of friction. = F/NWhere,

F – Limiting frictionN – Normal reaction

Which is otherwise Coefficient friction denoted as μ, Hence, μ = F/N or = tan θ

Laws of Coloumb Friction

• The force of friction always acts in a direction opposite to that in which the body tends to move.

• Till the limiting value is reached, the magnitude of friction is exactly equal to the force which tends to move the body.

• The magnitude of the limiting friction bears a constant ratio to the normal reaction between the two surfaces

• The force of friction depends upon the roughness/smoothness of the surfaces

• The force of friction is independent of the area of contact between the two surfaces

• After the body starts moving, the dynamic friction comes into play, the magnitude of which is less than that of limiting friction and it bears a constant ratio with normal force. This ratio is called coefficient of dynamic friction.

P

FF limit

Static state

Dynamic State

The maximum inclination of the plane on which a body free from external applied force can repose (sleep) is called angle of repose.

θN

F

θ

W

From the above fig we conclude that N = W cos θ and F= W sin θ

Since, F/N = W sin θ / W Cos θF/N = tan θ = μ F/N = tan ά (ά – angle of friction)θ = ά

The value of angle of repose same as the value of limiting friction

Angle of repose

Cone of Friction

W

F

P

ά ά

N

F

R

When a body having impending motion in the direction of P, the frictional force will be the limiting friction and the resultant reaction R will make limiting friction angle with the normal as shown in the fig if body is having impending motion with some other direction, again the resultant reaction makes limiting frictional angle ά with the normal in that direction. Thus, when the direction of force P is gradually changed through 3600 the resultant R generates right circular cone with the semicentral angle equal to ά.

If the resultant reaction is on the surface of this inverted right circular cone whose semi central angle in limiting frictional angle ά, the motion of the body is impending. If the resultant is within the cone the body is stationary. This inverted cone with semi central angle, equal to limiting frictional angle ά, is called cone of friction.

Impulse momentum = Final Momentum – Initial Momentum

We know R is the resultant force acting on a body of mass m, then from Newton’s second law,

R=ma

But acceleration a = dv/dt

R=m dv/dt

Rdt = mdv

∫ Rdt = ∫ mdv

If initial velocity is u and after time interval t it becomes v, then

t v

∫ Rdt = m [v] = mv - mu

0 u

Impulse Momentum – mv – mu

The impulse momentum principle can be stated as the component of the resultant linear impulse along any direction is equal to the component of momentum in that direction.

Impulse Momentum

If mv- mu is equal to zero then, momentum is conserved

The principle of conservation of momentum may be stated as the momentum is conserved in a system in which resultant force is zero. In other words in a system the resultant force is zero, initial momentum will remain equal to the final momentum.

Coefficient of restitution may be defined as the ratio between relative velocity of separation and relative velocity of approach along the line of impact, when two bodies collide. v2-v1

u1-u2

Conservation momentum

Coefficient of restitution

e =

The displacement of the particle in rotation is measured in terms of angular displacement θ, where θ is in radins. Thus when a particle moves from position A to B, the displacement is θ as shown in the Fig. 1. This displacement has the direction – clockwise or counter clockwise.

S

B

Aθ Reference

Axis

r

The distance traveled by a particle A to B is S which is equal to r θ

S = r θ

ds/dt = r dθ/dt

v = r ω, (since dθ/ dt = ω)

dv/dt = r dω/dt

at = r ά (where dω/dt = ά)

ά = at/r

we know that an = v2 /r = (r ω )2 /r = r ω2

Relation between ω, v, r and ά

Span

A B

Supports

Beam

Span

A B

Supports

Beam

OverhangingOverhanging

Pl note that If there is no inclined or horizontal load on the beam, then the reaction at the hinged support will be vertical, otherwise the reaction will be inclined to the vertical.Beams are classified on the basis of supports.

Simply supported beamWhen supports are provided at both ends of the beam is called simply supported beam.

When the beam is projecting beyond the supports is called overhanging beam

Beams

Cantilever beam, Fixed beam and Continuous Beam

Fig A Fig B Fig C

When one end is fixed other end is free it is called cantilever beam (Fig A)

When both ends are fixed it is called fixed beam (Fig B)

When beam is supported more than two positions it is called Continuous Beam (Fig C)

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