SGI 201 - Statics

Course Objectives

Definition of force and moment vectors and necessary vector algebra
Equilibrium of particle and rigid body (plane and space)
Supports and support reactions
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.