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This course is an introduction to learning and applying the principles required to solve engineering mechanics problems.   Concepts will be applied in this course from previous courses you have taken in basic math and physics.  The course addresses the modeling and analysis of static equilibrium problems with an emphasis on real world engineering applications and problem solving.
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Dr. Wayne Whiteman, PE

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Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering

370,345 Learners

12 Courses

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Week1

Week 1

4 hours to complete

Forces and Particle Equilibrium

4 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 52 min), 14 readings, 1 quiz

7 videos

Module 1: Course Introduction6mModule 2: Definition of a Force4mModule 3: Force Representation in 2D and Resultants8mModule 4: Force Representation in 3D8mModule 5: Particle Equilibrium4mModule 6: Systems of Particles Equilibrium11mModule 7: Solve a Particle Equilibrium Problem6m

14 readings

Syllabus10mPDF version of Solve a Particle Equilibrium Problem Powerpoint10mPDF version of Course Introduction Powerpoint10mPDF version of Definition of a Force Powerpoint10mConsent Form10mPDF version of Force Representation in 2D and Resultants Powepoints10mModule Materials: Force Representations in 2D and Resultants10mPDF version of Force Representation in 3D Powerpoint10mModule Materials: Force Representation in 3D10mPractice Problems10mGet More from Georgia Tech10mPDF version of Particle Equilibrium Powerpoint10mPDF version of Systems of Particles Equilibrium Powerpoint10mSolution to Quiz10m

1 practice exercise

Forces and Particle Equilibrium30m

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Define and Calculate Moments

3 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 41 min), 10 readings, 1 quiz

5 videos

Module 8: Definition of a Moment8mModule 9: Solve a 2D Moment Problem9mModule 10: Solve a 3D Moment Problem4mModule 11: Moment About a Line/Axis9mModule 12: Moment Due to a Couple9m

10 readings

PDF version of Definition of a Moment Powerpoint10mPDF version of Solve a 2D Moment Problem Powerpoint10mPDF version of Solve a 3D Moment Problem Powerpoint10mModule Materials: Solve a 3D Moment Problem10mPDF version of Moment About a Line/Axis Powerpoint10mPDF version of Moment Due to a Couple Powerpoint10mModule Materials: Moment Due to a Couple10mPractice Problems10mEarn a Georgia Tech Badge/Certificate/CEUs10mSolution to Quiz 210m

1 practice exercise

Define and Calculate Moments30m

Week3

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Equilibrium and Equivalence of Force Systems

3 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 46 min), 8 readings, 1 quiz

6 videos

Module 13: 2D and 3D Equilibrium Equations4mModule 14: Conditions for Equivalent Equations9mModule 15: Solve an Equivalent Systems Problem10mModule 16: Single Force Resultants-Coplanar System5mModule 17: Single Force Resultants-Parallel Force Systems7mModule 18: Distributed Force Systems9m

8 readings

PDF version of 2D and 3D Equilibrium Equations Powerpoint10mPDF version of Conditions for Equivalent Equations Powerpoint10mPDF version of Solve an Equivalent Systems Problem Powerpoint10mPDF version of Single Force Resultants-Coplanar System Powerpoint10mPDF version of Single Force Resultants-Parallel Force Systems Powerpoint10mPDF version of Distributed Force Systems Powerpoint10mPractice Problems10mSolution to Quiz 310m

1 practice exercise

Equilibrium and Equivalence of Force Systems30m

Week4

Week 4

3 hours to complete

Free Body Diagrams and Equilibrium Analysis Techniques

3 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 47 min), 9 readings, 1 quiz

6 videos

Module 19: Centroids5mModule 20: Method of Composite Parts I10mModule 21: Method of Composite Parts II8mModule 22: Resultant Force on Surfaces5mModule 23: Free Body Diagrams I8mModule 24: Free Body Diagrams II8m

9 readings

PDF version of Centroids Powerpoint10mPDF version of Method of Composite Parts I Powerpoint10mPDF version of Method of Composite Parts II Powerpoint10mPDF version of Resultant Force on Surfaces Powerpoint10mPDF version of Free Body Diagrams I Powerpoint10mPDF version of Free Body Diagrams II Powerpoint10mModule Materials: Free Body Diagrams II10mPractice Problems10mSolution to Quiz 410m

1 practice exercise

Free Body Diagrams and Equilibrium Analysis Techniques30m

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by ZANov 7, 2018

The interactive approach of Dr. Wanye Whiteman leads to clarify the concept of Engineering Mechanics. I am glad to enroll this course, I will enroll further courses in future.

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by PMMar 9, 2018

One of the best courses i have across till date. Short , precise and yet so easily understandable . Helped in brushing up earlier knowledge and the content was very student- friendly !!

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by SYFeb 2, 2017

Really Excellent Course. Learned a lot. The way Professor Teaches and explains is excellent. I would suggest all who are interested in mechanics should go through this course.

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Introduction to Engineering Mechanics

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