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.
Applications in Engineering Mechanics
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There are 5 modules in this course
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
In the section students will learn about Truss structures, specifically method of joints, method of sections, and zero force members.
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5 videos11 readings1 assignment
In this section students will learn about space trusses and will be introduced to shear force and bending moment diagrams.
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7 videos11 readings1 assignment
In this section, students will learn about cable support systems, specifically concentrated loads and suspension loads.
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5 videos8 readings1 assignment
In this section students will learn about coulomb friction and belt friction.
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8 videos12 readings1 assignment
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KI
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Reviewed on Dec 29, 2015
This is a fantastic course. Lots of examples used. Dr. Whiteman makes the subject very easy to understand. Excellent presentation of material.
DA
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Reviewed on Aug 10, 2020
I really like how the professor approached every subject. It made the class easy to understand and helped develop problem solving abilities in an clear and orderly manner.
PM
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Reviewed on Nov 16, 2024
The course and all the materials are both comprehensive and informative. I greatly enjoyed the course, in terms of both the instruction and resources that were provided.”
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