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Dec 26, 2024
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EGR 281 - Mechanics (Statics)
Fundamental concepts of the statics of rigid bodies developed by using a vector analysis approach. Force systems, centroids and centers of gravity, analysis of structures, shear and bending moments, friction and moments of inertia.
Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite: MAT 181 Calculus I and PHY 181 Physics I
Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of engineering mechanics for systems in equilibrium.
- Acquire an understanding of force systems in both two and three dimensional space.
- Determine appropriate free body diagrams for whole or parts of structures.
- Apply the equations of equilibrium (sum of forces equal zero, sum of moments equal zero) to both two and three dimensional systems.
- Apply the equations of equilibrium to trusses, frames and machines.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the laws of Coulomb friction.
- Locate the centroids of two and three dimensional bodies.
- Determine area and mass moments of inertia.
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