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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

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12 Courses

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Approx. 16 hours to complete

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week

1

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

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.

3 hours to complete

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

5 videos

Course Introduction and Topics4m

Module 2: Equilibrium Equations – Review from the course “Introduction to Engineering Mechanics”5m

Module 3: 2-Force Members and Multi-force Members; Introduction to Frames and Machines10m

Module 4: Frame Structures10m

Module 5: Machine Structures10m

13 readings

Syllabus10m

Consent Form10m

Pdf Version of Course Introduction and Topics10m

Get More from Georgia Tech10m

Pdf Version of Module 2: Equilibrium Equations – Review from the course “Introduction to Engineering Mechanics” Lecture10m

Pdf Version of Module 3: 2-Force Members and Multi-force Members; Introduction to Frames and Machines Lecture10m

Worksheet Solutions: 2-Force Members and Multi-force Members; Introduction to Frames and Machines10m

Pdf Version of Module 4: Frame Structures Lecture10m

Worksheet Solutions: Frame Structures10m

Pdf Version of Module 5: Machine Structures Lecture10m

Worksheet Solutions: Machine Structures10m

Practice Problems10m

Solution 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

Week

2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Plane Trusses

In the section students will learn about Truss structures, specifically method of joints, method of sections, and zero force members.

3 hours to complete

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

5 videos

Module 6: Introduction - Truss Structures4m

Module 7: Truss Structures - Method of Joints11m

Module 8: Truss Structures - Method of Sections8m

Module 9: Truss Structures - Method of Sections (cont.)9m

Module 10: Truss Structures - Zero Force Members9m

11 readings

Pdf Version of Module 6: Introduction - Truss Structures Lecture10m

Pdf Version of Module 7: Truss Structures - Method of Joints Lecture10m

Worksheet Solutions: Truss Structures - Method of Joints10m

Pdf Version of Module 8: Truss Structures - Method of Sections Lecture10m

Pdf Version of Module 9: Truss Structures - Method of Sections (cont.) Lecture10m

Worksheet Solutions: Truss Structures - Method of Sections10m

Pdf Version of Module 10: Truss Structures - Zero Force Members Lecture10m

Worksheet Solutions: Truss Structures - Zero Force Members10m

Earn a Georgia Tech Badge/Certificate/CEUs10m

Practice Problems10m

Solution of Quiz 210m

1 practice exercise

Plane Trusses30m

Week

3

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Space Trusses; Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams

In this section students will learn about space trusses and will be introduced to shear force and bending moment diagrams.

3 hours to complete

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

7 videos

Module 11: Space Trusses10m

Module 12: Space Trusses (cont.)10m

Module 13: Space Trusses (cont.)8m

Module 14: Introduction – Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams8m

Module 15: Shear Force Diagrams8m

Module 16: Bending Moment Diagrams6m

Module 17: Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams – Examples5m

11 readings

Pdf Version of Module 11: Space Trusses Lecture10m

Pdf Version of Module 12: Space Trusses (cont.) Lecture10m

Pdf Version of Module 13: Space Trusses (cont.) Lecture10m

Worksheet Solutions: Space Trusses10m

Pdf Version of Module 14: Introduction – Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams Lecture10m

Pdf Version of Module 15: Shear Force Diagrams Lecture10m

Pdf Version of Module 16: Bending Moment Diagrams Lecture10m

Pdf Version of Module 17: Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams – Examples Lecture10m

Worksheet Solutions: Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams - Examples10m

Practice Problems10m

Solution of Quiz 310m

1 practice exercise

Space Trusses; Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams30m

Week

4

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Cable Support Systems

In this section, students will learn about cable support systems, specifically concentrated loads and suspension loads.

2 hours to complete

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

5 videos

Module 18: Introduction – Cable Support Systems8m

Module 19: Cable Support Systems - Concentrated Loads7m

Module 20: Cable Support Systems - Concentrated Loads (cont.)6m

Module 21: Cable Support Systems - Concentrated Loads (cont.)6m

Module 22: Cable Support Systems – Suspension Loads8m

8 readings

Pdf Version of Module 18: Introduction – Cable Support Systems Lecture10m

Pdf Vresion of Module 19: Cable Support Systems - Concentrated Loads Lecture10m

Pdf Version of Module 20: Cable Support Systems - Concentrated Loads (cont.) Lecture10m

Pdf Version of Module 21: Cable Support Systems - Concentrated Loads (cont.) Lecture10m

Worksheet Solutions: Cable Support Systems - Suspension Loads10m

Pdf Version of Module 22: Cable Support Systems – Suspension Loads Lecture10m

Practice Problems10m

Solution of Quiz 410m

1 practice exercise

Cable Support Systems30m

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