Analytical Mechanics - Statics

Catalog description

Students will explore fundamental principles of mechanics; units of measurement, and the analysis of forces on particles and rigid bodies in static equilibrium. This includes as examination of equivalent force systems. The Statics course delves into the study of forces acting on rigid bodies at rest, encompassing coplanar and noncoplanar forces, concurrent and non- concurrent forces, friction forces, centroid, and moments of inertia. The focus involves determining resultant forces of various force systems and analyzing forces on bodies to identify the supporting reacting forces. Furthermore, the Statics curriculum extends to structural analysis, covering topics such as Simple Trusses, The Methods of Joints, Zero Force Members, The Methods of Sections, Frames and Machines, Internal Forces, and Virtual Work. This comprehensive exploration provides students with athorough understanding of static equilibrium and its applications in structural analysis.