MECH 202 - Mechanics I (Technical Statics)

3 Credits: (3 lecture)

Course Description
This course is an introduction to the process of engineering analysis. Static applications of Newton’s first law of motion are studied. The concept of the free body diagram and its use in engineering analysis is introduced and emphasized. Topics of discussion include force analysis, resultants and equilibrium of coplanar force systems, analysis of trusses and frames, friction, centroids and centers of gravity, and area moments of inertia. These subjects enable the student to predict the external forces and reactions on an object. Problem solving is emphasized. This course is taught using algebraic and trigonometric methods of analysis.

Note Spring semester only.

Prerequisite PHYS 101.

Text
Limbrunner, G., D’Allaird, C., Spiegel, L. (2016). Applied statics and strength of materials (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.

Objectives
The student will be able to:

A. Predict the reaction required by an object or structure subjected to external forces in order for them to remain in a static or stationary state.

B. Utilize structural tables and charts.

C. Use analytical thinking to formulate and solve problems.

Content
A. Review of vector analysis.

B. Force systems.

C. Distributed loads on bending members.

D. Resultants of coplanar force systems.

E. Equilibrium of coplanar force systems.

F. Truss and frame analysis.

G. Friction.

H. Centroids and centers of gravity.

I. Area moments of inertia.

Student Evaluation
The objectives will be evaluated as follows: A, B, and C will be evaluated using some combination of homework, examinations, and a final examination.