BCE301 Engineering Mechanics Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 3rd Semester · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2023-24)
BCE301 Engineering Mechanics (also written as KCE301) is a subject in Semester 3 of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. It carries 4 credits with an L-T-P of 3-1-0. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: Friction, Hibbler (2006), Engineering Mechanics and Link for aicte book portal. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2023-24.
BCE301 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BCE301 / KCE301 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | 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 | 4 |
| L-T-P | 3-1-0 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2023-24 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-15 |
BCE301 Engineering Mechanics Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2023-24) — 5 units.
Unit 1: Friction
UNIT - I Introduction to Engineering Mechanics: Rigid Body equilibrium; System of Forces: Coplanar Concurrent Forces, Resultant of forces, Moment of Forces and couples with applications; Free body diagrams, Equations of Equilibrium of Coplanar Systems. Friction: Types of friction, Limiting friction, Laws of Friction, Static and Dynamic Friction; Motion of Bodies, wedge friction, screw jack & differential screw jack; [8 Hours]
Unit 2
UNIT- II Centroid and Centre of Gravity, Centroid of simple figures from first principle, centroid of composite sections; Centre of Gravity and its implications; Area moment of inertia Definition, Moment of inertia of plane sections from first principles, Theorems of moment of inertia, Moment of inertia of standard sections and composite sections; Mass moment inertia of circular plate, Cylinder, Cone, Sphere, Hook. [8 Hours]
Unit 3
UNIT - III Basic Structural Analysis, Equilibrium conditions in three dimensions; Analysis of simple trusses in 2- dimension by method of sections & method of joints, Zero force members. Analysis of simple beams(Cantilever and Simply supported) for support reactions, shear force and bending moment at a section due to loading (Point load, udl and combination of both)[8 Hours]
Unit 4
UNIT - IV Review of particle dynamics- Rectilinear motion; Plane curvilinear motion (rectangular, path, and polar coordinates). Work-kinetic energy, power, potential energy. Impulse-momentum (linear, angular); Impact (Direct and oblique). [8 Hours]
Unit 5: Hibbler (2006), Engineering Mechanics · Link for aicte book portal
UNIT - V Introduction to Kinetics of Rigid Bodies, Basic terms, general principles in dynamics; Types of motion, Instantaneous centre of rotation in plane motion and simple problems; D’Alembert’s principle and its applications in plane motion and connected bodies; Work energy principle and its application in plane motion of connected bodies; Kinetics of rigid body rotation. Virtual Work and Energy Method- Virtual displacements, principle of virtual work for particle and ideal system of rigid bodies.[8 Hours] Books and References 1. Irving H. Shames (2006), Engineering Mechanics, 4th Edition, Prentice Hall 2. F. P. Beer and E. R. Johnston (2011), Vector Mechanics for Engineers, Vol I - Statics, Vol II, – Dynamics, 9th Ed, Tata McGraw Hill 3. R. C. Hibbler (2006), Engineering Mechanics: Principles of Statics and Dynamics, Pearson Press. 4. Andy Ruina and Rudra Pratap (2011), Introduction to Statics and Dynamics, Oxford University Press 5. Shanes and Rao (2006), Engineering Mechanics, Pearson Education, 6. Hibler and Gupta (2010),Engineering Mechanics (Statics, Dynamics) by Pearson Education 7. Reddy Vijaykumar K. and K. Suresh Kumar(2010), Singer’s Engineering Mechanics 8. Bansal R.K.(2010), A Text Book of Engineering Mechanics, Laxmi Publications 9. Khurmi R.S. (2010), Engineering Mechanics, S. Chand & Co. 10. Tayal A.K. (2010), Engineering Mechanics, Umesh Publications 11. Strength of Materials by Timoshenko and Yσungs, East West Press. 12. Textbook of Applied Mechanics-Dynamics and Statics by Prasad I.B, Khanna Publications. 13. Link for aicte book portal : https://ekumbh.aicte-india.org/allbook.php.
BCE301 Course Outcomes
- 1. Use scalar and vector analytical techniques for analyzing forces in statically determinate
- structures
- 2. Apply fundamental concepts of kinematics and kinetics of particles to the analysis of simple,
- practical problems.
- 3. Apply basic knowledge of mathematics and physics to solve real-world problems.
- 4. Apply basic dynamics concepts – force, momentum, work and energy.
Frequently Asked Questions about BCE301
What is the syllabus of BCE301 Engineering Mechanics?
The AKTU BCE301 Engineering Mechanics syllabus is divided into 5 units: Friction; Hibbler (2006), Engineering Mechanics and Link for aicte book portal. 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 BCE301?
BCE301 Engineering Mechanics has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus, with an L-T-P (Lecture-Tutorial-Practical) structure of 3-1-0 and 4 credits.
Is BCE301 the same subject as KCE301?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BCE301 and KCE301 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Which semester is BCE301 taught in?
BCE301 Engineering Mechanics is taught in Semester 3 of the 2nd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme.
How many credits is BCE301 worth?
BCE301 Engineering Mechanics carries 4 credits in the AKTU evaluation scheme, with an L-T-P of 3-1-0.
Where can I download BCE301 previous year question papers?
All AKTU BCE301 Engineering Mechanics previous year question papers are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BCE301?
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 Civil 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.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech 2nd Year Civil Engineering Syllabus, effective from 2023-24. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-15.