This is a course covering topics in statics of rigid bodies or solid mechanics dealing with bodies that 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, resultant and equilibrium of force systems, analysis of structures, and internal forces in beams. This course prepares students for further study in the 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 essential for the design and analysis of many types of structural members, mechanical components, or electrical devices encountered in engineering.
- Teacher: Marc Lin Abonales