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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

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Week

1

Week 1

4 hours to complete

Forces and Particle Equilibrium

In this section, students will learn the definition of a force and how to represent a force as a vector in two (2D) and three (3D) dimensions. Students will learn the concept of particle equilibrium and equilibrium of systems of particles. Concepts will be reinforced with example problems.

4 hours to complete

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

7 videos

Module 1: Course Introduction6m

Module 2: Definition of a Force4m

Module 3: Force Representation in 2D and Resultants8m

Module 4: Force Representation in 3D8m

Module 5: Particle Equilibrium4m

Module 6: Systems of Particles Equilibrium11m

Module 7: Solve a Particle Equilibrium Problem6m

14 readings

Syllabus10m

PDF version of Solve a Particle Equilibrium Problem Powerpoint10m

PDF version of Course Introduction Powerpoint10m

PDF version of Definition of a Force Powerpoint10m

Consent Form10m

PDF version of Force Representation in 2D and Resultants Powepoints10m

Module Materials: Force Representations in 2D and Resultants10m

PDF version of Force Representation in 3D Powerpoint10m

Module Materials: Force Representation in 3D10m

Practice Problems10m

Get More from Georgia Tech10m

PDF version of Particle Equilibrium Powerpoint10m

PDF version of Systems of Particles Equilibrium Powerpoint10m

Solution to Quiz10m

1 practice exercise

Forces and Particle Equilibrium30m

Week

2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Define and Calculate Moments

In this section, students will learn the definition of a moment. Students will calculate the moment of a force about a point, line or axis, and moment due to a couple.

3 hours to complete

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

5 videos

Module 8: Definition of a Moment8m

Module 9: Solve a 2D Moment Problem9m

Module 10: Solve a 3D Moment Problem4m

Module 11: Moment About a Line/Axis9m

Module 12: Moment Due to a Couple9m

10 readings

PDF version of Definition of a Moment Powerpoint10m

PDF version of Solve a 2D Moment Problem Powerpoint10m

PDF version of Solve a 3D Moment Problem Powerpoint10m

Module Materials: Solve a 3D Moment Problem10m

PDF version of Moment About a Line/Axis Powerpoint10m

PDF version of Moment Due to a Couple Powerpoint10m

Module Materials: Moment Due to a Couple10m

Practice Problems10m

Earn a Georgia Tech Badge/Certificate/CEUs10m

Solution to Quiz 210m

1 practice exercise

Define and Calculate Moments30m

Week

3

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Equilibrium and Equivalence of Force Systems

In this section, students will learn the equilibrium equations in two (2D) and three (3D) dimensions. Students will solve equivalent system problems. System force results will be defined and calculated.

3 hours to complete

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

6 videos

Module 13: 2D and 3D Equilibrium Equations4m

Module 14: Conditions for Equivalent Equations9m

Module 15: Solve an Equivalent Systems Problem10m

Module 16: Single Force Resultants-Coplanar System5m

Module 17: Single Force Resultants-Parallel Force Systems7m

Module 18: Distributed Force Systems9m

8 readings

PDF version of 2D and 3D Equilibrium Equations Powerpoint10m

PDF version of Conditions for Equivalent Equations Powerpoint10m

PDF version of Solve an Equivalent Systems Problem Powerpoint10m

PDF version of Single Force Resultants-Coplanar System Powerpoint10m

PDF version of Single Force Resultants-Parallel Force Systems Powerpoint10m

PDF version of Distributed Force Systems Powerpoint10m

Practice Problems10m

Solution to Quiz 310m

1 practice exercise

Equilibrium and Equivalence of Force Systems30m

Week

4

Week 4

3 hours to complete

Free Body Diagrams and Equilibrium Analysis Techniques

In this section, students will learn to analyze general equilibrium problems. Free Body Diagrams (FBD) will be defined. Concepts will be reinforced with example problems.

3 hours to complete

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

6 videos

Module 19: Centroids5m

Module 20: Method of Composite Parts I10m

Module 21: Method of Composite Parts II8m

Module 22: Resultant Force on Surfaces5m

Module 23: Free Body Diagrams I8m

Module 24: Free Body Diagrams II8m

9 readings

PDF version of Centroids Powerpoint10m

PDF version of Method of Composite Parts I Powerpoint10m

PDF version of Method of Composite Parts II Powerpoint10m

PDF version of Resultant Force on Surfaces Powerpoint10m

PDF version of Free Body Diagrams I Powerpoint10m

PDF version of Free Body Diagrams II Powerpoint10m

Module Materials: Free Body Diagrams II10m

Practice Problems10m

Solution to Quiz 410m

1 practice exercise

Free Body Diagrams and Equilibrium Analysis Techniques30m

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