STA 204E - Statics&Strength of Materials

Course Objectives

1 - Definition of force and moment vectors and necessary vector algebra
2 - Equilibrium of rigid body (plane and space)
3 - Supports and support reactions, equilibrium of structures, internal forces, normal force,
shear force, torsion and bending moment diagrams
4 - Stress and strain

Course Description

Principles of statics, force vector, equilibrium of rigid body, planar forces, center of gravity, supports and support reactions, frames, trusses, cables, stress resultants, strain , axial force, moment of inertia ,shear stress , torsion, bending.