MEK 205E - Engineering Mechanics

Course Objectives

1. To provide the basic principles of ststics and dynamics
2. To provide an ability to apply the principles of ststics and dynamics on engineering problems

Course Description

Principles of ststics, 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.