Structural Mechanics
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Structural Mechanics Syllabus — Unit-wise Content
The official GTU curriculum for Structural Mechanics (subject code 3330604) as prescribed for TE · Semester 3 divides the course into 6 units, covering 33 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (3330604)Unit 1 DIRECT STRESS & STRAIN
- 1.1. Different types of Structures and Loads
- 1.2. Direct Stress , linear Strain , Hook’s Law Numerical Problems on Direct Stress & Linear Strain . Stress Strain curve of Mild Steel . Modulus of Elasticity. Yield , Breaking & Ultimate Stress and factor of Safety along with numerical problems
- 1.3. Lateral Strain and Poission’s ratio with numerical problems
- 1.4. Basics Concepts of Shear Stress , Shear Strain & Shear Modulus
- 1.5. Bulk Modulus , volumetric Strain along with numerical Problems
- 1.6. Differentiate between Sudden , Gradual & Impact Loads Define Strain Energy , Proof Resilience for Sudden , Gradual & Impact Load along with numerical problems
Unit 2 MOMENT OF INERTIA
- 2. Compute Moment of Inertia of Symmetric & asymmetric structural sections
- 2.1. Moment of Inertia & its Importance
- 2.2. Parallel & Perpendicular Axis Theorem
- 2.3. Formula of Moment of Inertia of solid & Hollow sections like Rectangle , Triangle , Circle
- 2.4. Moment of Inertia about C.G for I section , H section , Channel Section , Angle Section , T Section and Built up Section having flange plates to I & H Section and of Double Channels back to back & toe to toe
Unit 3 S.F & B.M IN BEAM
- 3. Draw Shear Force & Bending Moment Diagram for Statically Determinate Beams
- 3.1. Statically Determinate Beam Like Cantilever , Simply Supported & Over Hang Beam
- 3.2. Shear Force and Bending Moment and its relationship
- 3.3. Sagging & Hogging Bending Moment and its importance
- 3.4. Point of Contra-flexure & its importance
- 3.5. S.F & B.M Diagram for Cantilever , Simply Supported & Over Hang Beam subjected to Point Load and/ or U.D.L
Unit 4 BENDING & SHEAR STRESSES IN BEAM
- 4. Apply Bending Theory.
- 4.1. Calculate Bending Stress
- 4.2. Draw stress distribution diagram
- 4.1. Bending Theory Equation Bending stress , Sectional Modulus , Nutral Axis Apply Bending theory to Statically determinate beams having rectangular or circular section
- 4.2. Shear Stress equation Shear Stress Distribution Diagram for Structural Mechanics Course code: 3330604 GTU/NITTTR/Bhopal/12-13 Gujarat State 3 Unit Major Learning Outcomes Topics and Sub-topics Solid & Hollow Rectangular And Circular Section Apply shear Stress Equation & Draw Shear Stress Distribution Diagram for I , H , T , Channel & Angle Section
Unit 5 ANALYSIS OF TRUSS
- 5. Analyse Statically Determinate Trusses
- 5.1. Perfect & Imperfect Truss
- 5.2. Various trusses for different spans and application
- 5.3. Analysis of Triangle , Howe , North Light & Fan trusses under Panel Point Loads using Graphical & Method of Joint
Unit 6 COLUMN & STRUT
- 6. Calculate Load carrying Capacity of Columns & Struts
- 6.1. Column & Strut
- 6.2. Short & Long Column
- 6.3. End Condition of Column and effective Length of Column & Modes of Failure in column
- 6.4. Radius of Gyration , Slenderness Ratio
- 6.5. Euler’s Crippling Load
- 6.6. Rankin’s load / Buckling Load of Column
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