Udemy – Engineering Mechanics: Statics 2020-6

Published on: 2023-01-15 14:21:20

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Descriptions

Statics is typically the first engineering mechanics course taught in university-level engineering programs. It is the study of objects that are either at rest, or moving with a constant velocity. Statics is important in the development of problem solving skills. It teaches you to think about how forces and bodies act and react to one another. You learn how to analyze word problems, pull out the important information and then solve. One of the most important aspects of this course is the use of free body diagrams. Free body diagrams (FBDs) are used endlessly in many engineering courses and this course is where you will perfect your FBD drawing skills. The material and thought processes learned in this class will be of great benefit to you in any other application where you are analyzing relationships between objects and applying math concepts.

Some of the topics we will cover:

Vector and scalar operations
Cartesian vectors
Projection of a force along a line
Free body diagrams
2D and 3D equilibrium for particles and rigid bodies
Moments of forcesAll you need to know to get started is a basic understanding of integrals.

What you’ll learn

Solve 2-D and 3-D rigid body equilibrium problems
Calculate moments and couple moments using scalars and vectors in 2-D and 3-D
Find equivalent systems using forces and moments
Analyze trusses and structures using Method of Sections and Method of Joints
Understand the difference between static and kinetic friction
Calculate an object’s center of gravity / centroid using the integration and composite body methods
Determine a body’s moment of inertia using integration and composite body methods
Understand applications of the cross product and the dot product

Who this course is for

First and second year engineering students
Individuals preparing for the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam who need a review of Statics
Anyone interested in learning about basic mechanics