Engineering Mechanics-Statics and Dynamics

Catalog description

This course includes statics of particles and rigid bodies, equivalent systems of forces, distributed forces and centroids. Applications considered include trusses, frames, beams, and cables. Other topics include; kinematics of particles, work-energy, and impulse-momentum. The course also treats friction, moments of inertia and principles of virtual work. Prerequisite: MTH 27100 ; PHY 30100 with a C or better.