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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In this section, students will learn the applications of the equations of static equilibrium to interacting bodies or parts of a structure. Students will learn about systems containing multi-force members, frames, and machines.
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5 videos13 readings1 assignment
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5 videos•Total 41 minutes
Course Introduction and Topics•4 minutes
Module 2: Equilibrium Equations – Review from the course “Introduction to Engineering Mechanics”•5 minutes
Module 3: 2-Force Members and Multi-force Members; Introduction to Frames and Machines•10 minutes
Module 4: Frame Structures•11 minutes
Module 5: Machine Structures•11 minutes
13 readings•Total 130 minutes
Syllabus•10 minutes
Consent Form•10 minutes
Pdf Version of Course Introduction and Topics•10 minutes
Get More from Georgia Tech•10 minutes
Pdf Version of Module 2: Equilibrium Equations – Review from the course “Introduction to Engineering Mechanics” Lecture•10 minutes
Pdf Version of Module 3: 2-Force Members and Multi-force Members; Introduction to Frames and Machines Lecture•10 minutes
Worksheet Solutions: 2-Force Members and Multi-force Members; Introduction to Frames and Machines•10 minutes
Pdf Version of Module 4: Frame Structures Lecture•10 minutes
Worksheet Solutions: Frame Structures•10 minutes
Pdf Version of Module 5: Machine Structures Lecture•10 minutes
Applications of the Equations of Static Equilibrium to Interacting Bodies or Parts of a Structure; Systems Containing Multi-force Members; Frames and Machines•30 minutes
Plane Trusses
Module 2•3 hours to complete
Module details
In the section students will learn about Truss structures, specifically method of joints, method of sections, and zero force members.
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