Solid and Fluid Mechanics

Lecture -1, Date : 03.08.2021, Fall 2021-22

Welcome to the Introductory Lecture on
Solid and Fluid Mechanics
and its applications in various field.

Dr. Vinayagamurthy Ganesan

School of Mechanical and Building Science
VIT Chennai
 Agenda for the Lecture 1
o Introduction to SOLID AND FLUID MECHANICS
and the purpose of learning.
o Course Objective
o Course Outcomes
o Syllabus
o Evaluation method
o Model Question paper
o Feedback and Discussion for comfort learning
 A short CV – About the Tutor
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
• Dr. Engg., Wind-Structural Engg., from Tokyo Polytechnic University, Tokyo,
Japan.
• M.S., Aerospace Engg., from Madras Institute of Technology, India
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
• VIT University (2014- Till date)
• Researcher, Wind Engineering Research Center, Tokyo Polytechnic
University, Japan (2010-2012, 2013-2014)
• Researcher, Wind Engineering Research Center, Shijiazhuang Railway
University (2012-2013)
• Assistant Professor, SRM University Chennai (2009-2010)
• Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Indian Space Research Organization (2008-09)
 About the Course – A short Discussion

• What do you mean by Solid mechanics and Fluid Mechanics

• Purpose of learning or studying Solid and Fluid Mechanics

• Using Solid and Fluid Mechanics

• Talk about Classical mechanics

• Various forms of Mechanics

 MECHANICS
To describe the physics of any problem.
A branch of physical science, concerned with the state (rest or
motion) of bodies under action of forces.
 Basic Concepts

Mechanics #2

Statics
Structures
Dynamics
Automotives
Mechanics of
Materials Robotics
Mechanics
Fluid Mechanics Spacecrafts

Vibration MEMs

Fracture Mechanics Etc.

Etc.
Basic Concept - Definition


position, r
velocity,
acceleration

Space: Collection of points whose relative positions

can be described using “a coordinate system”

Time : For relative occurrence of events

Mass : - resistance to change in velocity [Dynamics],

- quantities that influence mutual attraction
between bodies [Statics]
Basic Concept - Definition

Particle: Body of negligible dimensions

Rigid body: Body with negligible deformations

Non-rigid body: Body which can deform

Before considering
whether the body can be
assumed rigid-body or not,

you need to estimate the

relevant force first.
In Statics, bodies are considered rigid
unless stated otherwise.
Basic Concept - Force

Force: Vector quantity that describes an action of

one body on another [Statics]

• In dynamics, force is an action that tends to

cause acceleration of an object.

• The SI unit of force magnitude is the newton (N).

One newton is equivalent to one kilogram-meter
per second squared (kg·m/s2 or kg·m · s – 2)
SCALARS AND VECTORS

Scalars: associated with “Magnitude” alone

- mass, density, volume, time, energy, … free vector

(“math” vector)
Vectors: associated with “Magnitude” and “Direction”

- force, displacement, velocity, acceleration, …

Magnitude: Vector :
 
| V | or V V or V
 : Direction
 Scalar & Vector
Manipulation

Vector: magnitude & direction, components

– Scalar multiplication

aA
– Addition, subtraction    
A  B, A  B
– Dot product  
– Cross product AB
 
– Mixed triple product AB
  
A  (B  C )

Mathematical Meanings
vs
Physical Meanings

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 Course Objectives
Prerequisite –
Engineering Mechanics

Objectives:
1. To study the stress, strain behavior of the deformable bodies
under various loading condition.

2. To understand the state of stress at a point.

3. To provide fundamental knowledge of fluids, its properties.

4. To apply the basic knowledge of fluid mechanics to real world

problems.
 Course Outcomes / Expected Outcomes
You will be able to
1. Evaluate the stress and strain in axially loaded machine elements.
2. Compute the state of stress at a point.
3. Evaluate the stress distribution in the beams.
4. Prediction of stresses and deformation induced in circular shafts due
to torsion.
5. Scrutinize various hydraulic systems by applying the fundamental
laws of fluid statics.
6. Elucidate the real world boundary value problems with suitable
assumptions.
7. Design and construct experiments to analyze and interpret the data
 Syllabus & Evaluation Procedure-
Procedure- Overview
Lc. Evaluation
Module – 1 Introduction to Stresses and 4
strains
Module – 2 Biaxial state of stress 4 Quiz –1,
5 marks
Module – 3 Beams 4 Assignment No. 1, 10 marks
Module – 4 Torsion 2
CAT – 1 15 + 15 (Assignments)
Module – 5 Fluid Statics and Kinematics 6 Quiz –2,
5 marks
Module – 6 Fluid Dynamics and Fluid 5 Assignment No. 2, 10 marks
Flow
Module – 7 Fluid Machinery 3
CAT – 2 15 + 15 (Assignments)
Module – 8 Contemporary discussion 2 10
FINAL ASSESMENT TEST 40
(FAT)
Syllabus - Solid and Fluid Mechanics
Syllabus - Solid and Fluid Mechanics
 List of Experiments – Solid Mechanics

1. Evaluation of Engineering Stress/Strain diagram on different

Materials (ductile and brittle) and different shapes in geometry (bars
and flat) under tension.
2. Comprehension of different cross sections of beam on bending
stress.
3. Torsion Test on Mild Steel Rod, composite materials.
4. Comparison of hardness values of Steel, Copper and Aluminium
using Rockwell, Brinell and Vickers hardness measuring machines.
5. Double shear test in U.T.M.
6. Fatigue test on Steel.
 List of Experiments – Fluid Mechanics

1. Verification of conservation of energy principle for a

given flow system using Bernoulli’s Theorem
2. Estimation of friction factor and major loss for a given
flow system
3. Estimation of minor losses for a given pipe line
4. Determination of state of flow in a closed conduit using
Reynold’s experiment
 End of Lecture 1
Introductory Lecture on the Course –
Engineering Mechanics
You can contact me for doubts through online or offline
Location : Aerodynamics lab
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