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Applications in Engineering Mechanics
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- Fee-based Certificate
- 5 Sequences
- Introductive Level
Course details
Syllabus
- Week 1 - Applications of the Equations of Static Equilibrium to Interacting Bodies or Parts of a Structure; Systems Containing Multi-force Members; Frames and Machines
In this section, students will learn the applications of the equations of static equilibrium to interacting bodies or parts of a structure. Students will learn about systems containing multi-force members, frames, and machines. - Week 2 - Plane Trusses
In the section students will learn about Truss structures, specifically method of joints, method of sections, and zero force members. - Week 3 - Space Trusses; Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams
In this section students will learn about space trusses and will be introduced to shear force and bending moment diagrams. - Week 4 - Cable Support Systems
In this section, students will learn about cable support systems, specifically concentrated loads and suspension loads. - Week 5 - Coulomb Friction and Belt Friction
In this section students will learn about coulomb friction and belt friction.
Prerequisite
None.
Instructors
Dr. Wayne Whiteman, PE
Senior Academic Professional
Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering
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