MEK 205E - Engineering Mechanics

Course Objectives

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.

Course Description

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.