STA 102E - Statics

Course Objectives

1. To teach main concept about mechanics,
2. To teach resultant forces, forces moment (tork), weight centers,
3. In mechanics systems, to teach shear forces and moments diagrams,
4. To teach basic law of friction and calculate of friction in machines,
5. To teach mechanics equilibrium of systems and connect forces in systems.

Course Description

Introduction to mechanics, definitions, vectors. Forces and forces equilibrium, moment. Reduction theorems. Force systems, center of masses. Guldin’s theorem. Static of a particle. Free and constrained particle. Equilibrium, Static of the solid body. Varignon’s theorem. Balance. Laws of frictions. Determination of reaction. Moment and Forces diagrams.