MEK 207 - Engineering Mechanics

Course Objectives

Principles of statics, force vector, moment, equilibrium of particle and rigid body, equilibrium of forces in plane and space, supports and support reactions, structures, friction, center of gravity.
Principles of dynamics, kinematics and kinetics of particles, definition of the problem in various coordinate systems, general motion, absolute and relative motion, work and energy, impulse and momentum, impact. Inertia moments. Mechanical vibrations.

Course Description

1. To teach the basic principles of statics and dynamics
2. To give an ability to apply the principles of statics and dynamics on engineering problems.