Concepts of mechanics: force systems in equilibrium, resultants, friction, centroids, utilization of vector algebra.

Math 112 or concurrent enrollment

• 2.103.1 Be able to manipulate basic engineering units in both the International and U. S. Customary Systems of Units in engineering analysis and be able to convert between the two.
• 2.103.2 Understand vector notation and be able to perform basic vector operations.
• 2.103.3 Understand the concepts of a free-body diagram and be able to apply all known and unknown forces.
• 2.103.4 Understand the nature of force(s) and their manipulation in engineering analysis, including moments, couples, transmissibility, and resultants.
• 2.103.5 Understand the conditions for equilibrium of both a particle and a rigid body.
• 2.103.6 Be able to determine the axial forces in the members of a statically determinant truss.
• 2.103.7 Be able to calculate the center of gravity for two- and three-dimensional rigid bodies.
• 2.103.8 Be able to calculate and draw diagrams for the internal shear force and bending moment in straight, statically determinant beams.
• 2.103.9 Understand the nature of friction and be able to solve problems involving friction and shear on horizontal and inclined planes.
• 2.103.10 Be able to compute centroids of lines, areas, and volumes.

• General Principles
• Force Vectors
• Equilibrium of a Particle
• Force Systems Resultants
• Equilibrium of a Rigid Body
• Structural Analysis
• Internal Forces
• Friction
• Center of Gravity and Centroids

Offered fall semester, winter semester, and spring term. Meets for one hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

This course is primarily an engineering science course.

Course learning outcomes (competencies) 2.103.1 through 2.103.10 contribute to program outcome 2: "Understand fundamental engineering science".

Prepared by Professor Henry N. Christiansen, April 2008.