BAG303 Strength of Materials and Engineering Mechanics Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 3rd Semester · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2023-24)
BAG303 Strength of Materials and Engineering Mechanics (also written as KAG303) is a subject in Semester 3 of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. It carries 3 credits with an L-T-P of 2-1-0. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: Module 2 Compound stress and strains, Module 3, Module 4 Friction and Beam and Trusses, Module 5. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2023-24.
BAG303 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BAG303 / KAG303 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Strength of Materials and Engineering Mechanics |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 2nd Year · 3rd Semester |
| Credits | 3 |
| L-T-P | 2-1-0 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2023-24 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-15 |
BAG303 Strength of Materials and Engineering Mechanics Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2023-24) — 5 units.
Unit 1
Module 1 Simple stresses and strain Shear force and bending moment diagrams. Review of pure bending, Direct and shear stresses in beams due to transverse and axial loads. Analysis of statically intermediate beams. Fixed and continuous beams. Slope and deflection of beams using Mcauley techniques, moment area theorems and conjugate beam method.
Unit 2: Module 2 Compound stress and strains
Module 2 Compound stress and strains: Principal stress and strain. Mohr’s stress circle, three dimensional states of stress and strain, Torsion of circular shaft and non-circular shaft. Columns and struts, derivation of buckling load equation for both end hinged, one end fixed and other end free, both end fixed & one end fixed and other end hinged, Empirical formula for columns.
Unit 3: Module 3
Module 3: Two dimensional force systems: Basic concepts, Laws of motion, Principle of Transmissibility of forces, Transfer of a force to parallel position, resultant of a force system simplest resultant of two dimensional concurrent force systems, Distributed force system, free body diagrams, equilibrium and equations of Equilibrium.
Unit 4: Module 4 Friction · Beam · Trusses
Module 4 Friction: Introduction, Laws of Coulomb Friction, Equilibrium of Bodies involving Dry friction, belt friction, application. Beam: Introduction, shear force and bending moment, Shear force and bending moment diagrams for statically determinate Beams. Trusses: Introduction, Simple truss and solution of simple truss, Method of joints.
Unit 5: Module 5
Module 5: Centroid and Moment of Inertia : Centroid of plane, curve , area , volume and composite bodies , moment of inertia of plain area, parallel Axes theorem, Perpendicular axes theorems , Simple stress and Strain: Introduction, Normal and shear stresses, stress- strain Diagrams for ductile and brittle material, Elastic constants, One Dimensional Loading of members of varying cross-sections, Strain energy.
BAG303 Course Outcomes
- Category
- Subject Name Departmental Course
- Scheme and STRENGTH OF MATERIALS & ENGINEERING MECHANICS
- Credits
- L-T-P Theory Sessional Total Credit
- Pre-requisites Marks
- (if any) Test Assig/Att.
- 3-0-0
- Basic knowledge of mathematics and physics of secondary level.
- At the end of this course, the student will be able to:
- CO 1 Analyze the stress and strain in beam. K2 & K1
- CO 2 Analysis of Mohar circle and principle stress in beam, K2 & K4
- Identify the failure of the coloumn and its safe limit.
- CO 3 Analyze the basic knowledge of forces, motions. K4
- CO 4 Analyze friction and strength of beam. K4 & K2
- Illustrate the application of parallel axis and perpendicular
- CO 5 axis theorem and information of the behaviour of the K5 & K2
- materials.
- K1- Remember, K2- Understand, K3- Apply, K4- Analyze, K5-Evaulate, K6- Create
BAG303 Reference Books
- To perform the tension test on metal specimen (M.S., C.I.), to observe the behavior of materials under
- To perform the compression test on; Concrete cylinders &cubes, C.I., M.S. & Wood specimens and to
- To determine Young’s modulus of elasticity of beam with the help of deflection produced at centre due
- To perform the Rockwell, Vicker’s and Brinell’s Hardness tests on the given specimens.
- To perform the Drop Hammer Test, Izod Test and Charpay’s impact tests on the given specimens.
- Determination of shear strength of soil by Triaxial method.
- To perform the Rockwell, Vicker’s and Brinell’s Hardness tests on the given specimens.
- To perform the Drop Hammer Test, Izod Test and Charpay’s impact tests on the given specimens.
- To Study the Mechanical properties of engineering materials.
Frequently Asked Questions about BAG303
What is the syllabus of BAG303 Strength of Materials and Engineering Mechanics?
The AKTU BAG303 Strength of Materials and Engineering Mechanics syllabus is divided into 5 units: Module 2 Compound stress and strains; Module 3; Module 4 Friction and Beam and Trusses; Module 5. The complete topic list for each unit is published on this page, taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus effective from 2023-24.
How many units are there in BAG303?
BAG303 Strength of Materials and Engineering Mechanics has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus, with an L-T-P (Lecture-Tutorial-Practical) structure of 2-1-0 and 3 credits.
Is BAG303 the same subject as KAG303?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BAG303 and KAG303 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Which semester is BAG303 taught in?
BAG303 Strength of Materials and Engineering Mechanics is taught in Semester 3 of the 2nd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme.
How many credits is BAG303 worth?
BAG303 Strength of Materials and Engineering Mechanics carries 3 credits in the AKTU evaluation scheme, with an L-T-P of 2-1-0.
Where can I download BAG303 previous year question papers?
AKTU B.Tech previous year question papers for every semester are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BAG303?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech 2nd Year Agriculture Engineering Syllabus), effective from 2023-24. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-08-15.
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