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This is a course covering topics in statics of rigid bodies or solid
mechanics dealing with bodies that are remain at rest or moving with a
constant velocity. This course familiarizes students with the principles of
static equilibrium by applying Newton's laws of motion to solve engineering
problems. Emphasis is placed on drawing free body diagrams and self checking
strategies. The topics include general principles of mechanics, fundamental
concepts about forces, moments and couples, center of gravity and centroid, moments
of inertia, resultant and equilibrium of force systems, analysis of
structures, internal forces in beams, and friction. The students will also
learn of using RISA-2D which is
an interactive computer program for the analysis of two-dimensional
structures. This program has an educational version and has been developed to
make the definition, solution and modification of 2-dimensional problem data
as fast and easy as possible. Also, this course prepares students for further
study in dynamics of rigid bodies (dealing with bodies that are in motion)
and it is a basic requirement
for the study of the mechanics of
deformable bodies and the mechanics
of fluids which is an essential for the design and analysis of many
types of structural members, mechanical components, or electrical devices
encountered in engineering.
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- Teacher: Marc Lin Abonales
- Non-editing teacher: Carmel Burlat