Mechanics I: Statics

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Equilibrium of coplanar force systems; analysis of frames and trusses; shear and moment diagrams; friction; centroids and moment of inertia. ET 300 Mechanics I: Statics (3)This course is intended to provide the students with both the theory and application of the fundamental principles of static analysis by introducing free-body diagrams as a tool for solving statics problems. Students gain knowledge of Vector Mechanics, representation of physical quantitiesby a vector notation. Grasp the meaning of magnitude and direction of a vector; understand the definition of a unit vector. Master the mechanics of Vector Algebra. Emphasis will be placed on equations of equilibrium for particles and rigid bodies. Students are able to understand the physical meaning of a force and moment equilibrium. Master the balance of forces and moments to ensure equilibrium for 2D and 3D structures. This will be followed by analyzing internal forces in cables and bending moments in beams.