Using FBD in Static and dynamic equilibrium situations, component loads and load path of an assembly could be derived. The concept is useful in joint assessment (reactions). Concept of FBD could also be used in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, electromechanical situations and others. Further, FBD helps resolve the direction of friction which is not obvious in some situations.
Example : Loads seen by casings via bearing support structures, which originates at shaft.
Learning outcomes
Treated with trigonometry and algebra
Ability to identify and compute all types of mechanical, thermal, aerodynamic and inertial in nature.
Detailed understanding of friction (static, dynamic and rolling resistance)
Ability to sketch FBD for both static and dynamic situations.
Ability to apply equilibrium equations and derive required loads/reactions
Assess friction and quantify.
Course Content - Delivered Via Bloom’s Taxonomy
Module Introduction
Introduction
Remember
Concept of friction
Objective assessment (Fact Check)
Situation 1 – FBD of a merry-go-round
Situation 2 – Spring board problem
Objective assessment (Fact Check)
Understand
Situation 1 – Wooden block
Situation 2 – Interference fit
Situation 3 – Force between gears in mesh
Objective assessment (Fact Check)
Gamified Assessments
4 Interactive Situations
Apply
Situation 1 – Braking force of a truck
Situation 2 – Solid roller
Situation 3 – Massless ‘L’ bracket
Situation 4 – Slider crank mechanism
Situation 5 – Unbalance mass
Situation 6 – Static flange
Objective assessment (Fact Check)
Analyze
Learning Summary
Evaluate
Situation – Equilibrium and spring compression
Objective assessment (Fact Check)
Create
Case-Study – Fundamental significance of FBD
Objective assessment (Fact Check)
Detailed Mock Interview Situations
7 Fully solved Mock interview situations relevant to Aero and Auto Industries
