BCE402 Introduction to Solid Mechanics Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 4th Semester · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2023-24)
BCE402 Introduction to Solid Mechanics (also written as KCE402) is a subject in Semester 4 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: UNIT I Simple stress and strains, UNIT II Shear Force and Bending Moment and Deflection of Beams, Unit III Flexural Stresses and Shear Stresses, Unit IV Principal Stresses and Strains and Theories of Failure and Short Columns and Struts, UNIT V Torsion of Circular Shafts and Thin Cylinders and Books and References. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2023-24.
BCE402 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BCE402 / KCE402 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Introduction to Solid Mechanics |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 2nd Year · 4th Semester |
| Credits | 4 |
| L-T-P | 3-1-0 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2023-24 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-15 |
BCE402 Introduction to Solid Mechanics Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2023-24) — 5 units.
Unit 1: UNIT I Simple stress and strains
UNIT I Simple stress and strains: Concept of elasticity, Types of stresses & strains–Hooke’s law– stress– strain diagram for mild steel – Working stress – Factor of safety – Lateral strain, Poisson’s ratio & volumetric strain – Elastic moduli & the relationship between them – Bars of varying section – composite bars – Temperature stresses. Strain energy – Resilience – Gradual, sudden, impact and shock loadings.
Unit 2: UNIT II Shear Force and Bending Moment · Deflection of Beams
UNIT II Shear Force and Bending Moment: Relation between S.F., B.M and rate of loading at a section of a beam, S.F and B.M diagrams for cantilever, simply supported and overhanging beams subjected to point loads, uniformly distributed load, uniformly varying loads and combination of these loads, points of contra flexure. Deflection of Beams: Slope and deflection- Relationship between moment, slope and deflection, Moment area method, Macaulay’s method. Use of these methods to calculate slope and deflection for determinate beams. [8 Hours]
Unit 3: Unit III Flexural Stresses · Shear Stresses
Unit III Flexural Stresses: Theory of simple bending – Assumptions – Derivation of bending equation: M/I = f/y = E/R Neutral axis – Determination of bending stresses and section modulus of rectangular and circular sections (Solid and Hollow), I,T, Angle and Channel sections, Simple numerical problems on beam sections. Shear Stresses: Derivation of formula – Shear stress distribution across various beams sections like rectangular, circular, triangular, I, T angle sections. Simple numerical problems on beam sections.
Unit 4: Unit IV Principal Stresses and Strains · Theories of Failure · Short Columns and Struts
Unit IV Principal Stresses and Strains: Introduction – Stresses on an inclined section of a bar under axial loading – compound stresses – Normal and tangential stresses on an inclined plane for biaxial stresses, Two perpendicular normal stresses accompanied by a state of simple shear – Mohr’s circle of stresses, Principal stresses and strains – Analytical and graphical solutions. Theories of Failure: Introduction – Various theories of failure – Maximum Principal Stress Theory, Maximum Principal Strain Theory, Strain Energy and Shear Strain Energy Theory (Von Mises Theory). Short Columns and Struts: Buckling and stability, slenderness ratio, combined bending and direct stress, middle third and middle quarter rules.
Unit 5: UNIT V Torsion of Circular Shafts · Thin Cylinders · Books and References
UNIT V Torsion of Circular Shafts: Theory of pure torsion – Derivation of Torsion equations: T/J = q/r = Nθ/L and simple numerical problems. Assumptions made in the theory of pure torsion – Torsional moment of resistance – Polar section modulus – Power transmitted by shafts – Combined bending and torsion and end thrust – Design of shafts according to theories of failure. Thin Cylinders: Thin seamless cylindrical shells – Derivation of formula for longitudinal and circumferential stresses – hoop, longitudinal and Volumetric strains – changes in dia, and volume of thin cylinders– Thin spherical shells. Books and References: 1. Mechanics of Materials by Hibbeler, Pearson. 2. Mechanics of material by Gere, Cengage Learning 3. Mechanics of Materials by Beer, Jhonston, DEwolf and Mazurek, MCGRAW HILL INDIA 4. Strength of Materials by Pytel and Singer, Harper Collins 5. Strength of Materials by Ryder, Macmillan. 6. Strength of Materials by Timoshenko and Yσungs, East West Press. 7. Introduction to Solid Mechanics by Shames, Pearson 8. Mechanics of material by Pytel, Cengage Learning 9. An Introduction to Mechanics of Solids by Crandall, MCGRAW HILL INDIA 10. Strength of Materials by Jindal, Pearson Education 11. Strength of Materials by R. Subramanian, Oxford University Press, New Delhi. 12. Kazmi, S. M. A., “Solid Mechanics” TMH, Delhi, India.
BCE402 Course Outcomes
- 1. Describe the concepts and principles of stresses and strains.
- 2. Calculate the deflections at any point on a beam subjected to a combination of loads
- 3. Analyze the given beam section for stresses.
- 4. Analyze structural members subjected to axial loading and combined stresses
Frequently Asked Questions about BCE402
What is the syllabus of BCE402 Introduction to Solid Mechanics?
The AKTU BCE402 Introduction to Solid Mechanics syllabus is divided into 5 units: UNIT I Simple stress and strains; UNIT II Shear Force and Bending Moment and Deflection of Beams; Unit III Flexural Stresses and Shear Stresses; Unit IV Principal Stresses and Strains and Theories of Failure and Short Columns and Struts; UNIT V Torsion of Circular Shafts and Thin Cylinders and Books and References. 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 BCE402?
BCE402 Introduction to Solid 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 BCE402 the same subject as KCE402?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BCE402 and KCE402 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Which semester is BCE402 taught in?
BCE402 Introduction to Solid Mechanics is taught in Semester 4 of the 2nd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme.
How many credits is BCE402 worth?
BCE402 Introduction to Solid Mechanics carries 4 credits in the AKTU evaluation scheme, with an L-T-P of 3-1-0.
Where can I download BCE402 previous year question papers?
All AKTU BCE402 Introduction to Solid 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 BCE402?
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.
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