STA 201E - Statics

Course Objectives

1.Definition of force and moment vectors and necessary vector algebra
2.Equilibrium of particle and rigid body (plane and space)
3. Supports and support reactions
4. Equilibrium of structures, internal forces (trusses, frames, cables, machines)

Course Description

Principles of statics, force vector, equilibrium of particle, moment of a couple, equilibrium of rigid body, planar forces, center of gravity, Theorem of Pappus-Guldinus, distributed loads and hydrostatics forces, supports and support reactions, Gerber beam, frames, simple machines, trusses, cables, friction, virtual work.