18EE102 ENGINEERING PHYSICS I 2023

Course Objectives

 To understand the concept of statics and energy conservation systems

 To impart the knowledge of linear and rotational bodies
 To analyze the thermal, mechanical and fluid properties of the materials for engineering
applications
Project outcomes (POs)

a. Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering

specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
b. Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching
substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering
sciences.
i. Individual and Team Work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in
diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings
Course Outcomes

At the end of the course the students will be able to

1. Represent the impact of the force in equilibrium position, centre of gravity and friction
2. Illustrate the usage of energy and their conservation among the different forms
3. Explain the motion of linear and rotational bodies
4. Analyse the mechanical properties of the materials in electrical engineering
5. Analyse the thermal and fluid properties of various materials for engineering applications

Articulation Matrix

CO No PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PSO1 PSO2
1 2 1 2
2 2 1 2
3 2 1 2
4 2 1 2
5 2 1 2

UNIT I
STATICS 7 Hours
Equilibrant – types of equilibrium - Lami’s theorem – forces in space – vectors – centre of gravity – centre
of gravity of a thin bent wire – friction – types of friction – mechanism – laws of friction – belt or rope
friction

UNIT II
ENERGY CONVERSION 6 Hours
Work and kinetic energy- work done by a spring force- power- potential energy- conservation of energy-
measurement of work, power and energy – energy conversion – Peltier and Seebeck effect

UNIT III 6 Hours

PHYSICS OF LINEAR AND ROTATIONAL BODIES
Centre of mass-Newton’s first and second law - linear momentum – kinetic energy of rotation- torque-
angular momentum- moment of inertia

UNIT IV 6 Hours
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Tensile stress – compressive strength– penetration – shear stress – brittleness – durability – elasticity of
copper, aluminium, polymers and silicon steel alloys

UNIT V 5 Hours
THERMAL AND FLUID PROPERTIES
Thermal expansion – self ignition temperature – creep – flammability – melting point of metals and
polymers. Fluid properties: boundary layer - viscosity – surface tension

LABORATORY COMPONENT

Experiment 1 (CO 1) 4 Hours

Measurement of viscosity of transformer oil by Stoke’s method

Experiment 2 (CO 1) 3 Hours

Determine the frictional coefficient of teflon coated surface

Experiment 3 (CO 2) 3 Hours

Measurement of thermo emf and its variation with temperature

Experiment 4 (CO 2) 4 Hours

To develop a prototype model of hydraulic water turbine and generator

Experiment 5 (CO 3) 4 Hours

Develop an electronic charging circuit for energy storage system

Experiment 6 (CO 3) 4 Hours

To measure the kinetic energy of the moving turbine and electrical energy generated

Experiment 7 (CO 4) 4 Hours

Identification to the mechanical properties such as brittleness, compressive strength and tensile stress of cast
iron, silicon steel and copper

Experiment 8 (CO 5) 4Hours

Identification of thermal properties of electrical materials such as copper and aluminum

Total: 60 Hours
REFERENCES

1. Dubey N H, Engineering Mechanics: Statics and Dynamics, Tata McGraw Hill Education, 2013.
2. Jearl Walker, David Halliday, Robert Resnick, Fundamentals of Physics, 10 th Edition, Wiley, 2015.
3. William D. Callister, David G. Rethwisch, fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering,
Wiley, 7th Edition,
4. Donald R. Askeland, Wendelin J. Wrigh, Science and Engineering of Materials, 7th Edition,
Cengage Publications, 2016.
5. Charles Gilmore Materials Science and Engineering Properties, SI Edition, 1st Edition, 2015