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This course applies principles learned in my course “Introduction to Engineering Mechanics” to analyze real world engineering structures.  You will need to have mastered the engineering fundamentals from that class in order to be successful in this course offering.  This course addresses the modeling and analysis of static equilibrium problems with an emphasis on real world engineering systems and problem solving.  
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Recommended Background:

You will need to have successfully completed my earlier course “Introduction to Engineering Mechanics” in order to be successful in this course.

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Dr. Wayne Whiteman, PE

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Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering

371,069 Learners

12 Courses

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Week1

Week 1

3 hours to complete

Applications of the Equations of Static Equilibrium to Interacting Bodies or Parts of a Structure; Systems Containing Multi-force Members; Frames and Machines

3 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 41 min), 13 readings, 1 quiz

5 videos

Course Introduction and Topics4mModule 2: Equilibrium Equations – Review from the course “Introduction to Engineering Mechanics”5mModule 3: 2-Force Members and Multi-force Members; Introduction to Frames and Machines10mModule 4: Frame Structures10mModule 5: Machine Structures10m

13 readings

Syllabus10mConsent Form10mPdf Version of Course Introduction and Topics10mGet More from Georgia Tech10mPdf Version of Module 2: Equilibrium Equations – Review from the course “Introduction to Engineering Mechanics” Lecture10mPdf Version of Module 3: 2-Force Members and Multi-force Members; Introduction to Frames and Machines Lecture10mWorksheet Solutions: 2-Force Members and Multi-force Members; Introduction to Frames and Machines10mPdf Version of Module 4: Frame Structures Lecture10mWorksheet Solutions: Frame Structures10mPdf Version of Module 5: Machine Structures Lecture10mWorksheet Solutions: Machine Structures10mPractice Problems10mSolution of Quiz 110m

1 practice exercise

Applications of the Equations of Static Equilibrium to Interacting Bodies or Parts of a Structure; Systems Containing Multi-force Members; Frames and Machines30m

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Plane Trusses

3 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 44 min), 11 readings, 1 quiz

5 videos

Module 6: Introduction - Truss Structures4mModule 7: Truss Structures - Method of Joints11mModule 8: Truss Structures - Method of Sections8mModule 9: Truss Structures - Method of Sections (cont.)9mModule 10: Truss Structures - Zero Force Members9m

11 readings

Pdf Version of Module 6: Introduction - Truss Structures Lecture10mPdf Version of Module 7: Truss Structures - Method of Joints Lecture10mWorksheet Solutions: Truss Structures - Method of Joints10mPdf Version of Module 8: Truss Structures - Method of Sections Lecture10mPdf Version of Module 9: Truss Structures - Method of Sections (cont.) Lecture10mWorksheet Solutions: Truss Structures - Method of Sections10mPdf Version of Module 10: Truss Structures - Zero Force Members Lecture10mWorksheet Solutions: Truss Structures - Zero Force Members10mEarn a Georgia Tech Badge/Certificate/CEUs10mPractice Problems10mSolution of Quiz 210m

1 practice exercise

Plane Trusses30m

Week3

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Space Trusses; Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams

3 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 58 min), 11 readings, 1 quiz

7 videos

Module 11: Space Trusses10mModule 12: Space Trusses (cont.)10mModule 13: Space Trusses (cont.)8mModule 14: Introduction – Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams8mModule 15: Shear Force Diagrams8mModule 16: Bending Moment Diagrams6mModule 17: Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams – Examples5m

11 readings

Pdf Version of Module 11: Space Trusses Lecture10mPdf Version of Module 12: Space Trusses (cont.) Lecture10mPdf Version of Module 13: Space Trusses (cont.) Lecture10mWorksheet Solutions: Space Trusses10mPdf Version of Module 14: Introduction – Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams Lecture10mPdf Version of Module 15: Shear Force Diagrams Lecture10mPdf Version of Module 16: Bending Moment Diagrams Lecture10mPdf Version of Module 17: Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams – Examples Lecture10mWorksheet Solutions: Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams - Examples10mPractice Problems10mSolution of Quiz 310m

1 practice exercise

Space Trusses; Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams30m

Week4

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Cable Support Systems

2 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 37 min), 8 readings, 1 quiz

5 videos

Module 18: Introduction – Cable Support Systems8mModule 19: Cable Support Systems - Concentrated Loads7mModule 20: Cable Support Systems - Concentrated Loads (cont.)6mModule 21: Cable Support Systems - Concentrated Loads (cont.)6mModule 22: Cable Support Systems – Suspension Loads8m

8 readings

Pdf Version of Module 18: Introduction – Cable Support Systems Lecture10mPdf Vresion of Module 19: Cable Support Systems - Concentrated Loads Lecture10mPdf Version of Module 20: Cable Support Systems - Concentrated Loads (cont.) Lecture10mPdf Version of Module 21: Cable Support Systems - Concentrated Loads (cont.) Lecture10mWorksheet Solutions: Cable Support Systems - Suspension Loads10mPdf Version of Module 22: Cable Support Systems – Suspension Loads Lecture10mPractice Problems10mSolution of Quiz 410m

1 practice exercise

Cable Support Systems30m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM APPLICATIONS IN ENGINEERING MECHANICS

by KIDec 29, 2015

This is a fantastic course. Lots of examples used. Dr. Whiteman makes the subject very easy to understand. Excellent presentation of material.

by DKAug 21, 2015

hello sir! you are quite phenomenal in your teaching and we are learning a lot through this course. thank you for the support from you and coursera indeed to expand the horizons of education.

by ASJan 27, 2021

Very informative course. Would highly recommend it to my friends and family who are planning to pursue a field in engineering.

by PCJun 25, 2019

nice course but our doubts are not being cleared.So,i lost interest in doing the course.You can have a special team of instructors to clarify our doubts.This is my humble suggestion.

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