- From www.edx.org
Engineering Mechanics
Course
en
English
Subtitles available
36 h
This content is rated 0 out of 5
- Self-paced
- Free Access
- Fee-based Certificate
- 9 Sequences
- Intermediate Level
- Subtitles in Russian
Course details
Syllabus
Week 1: Basic Concepts of Statics
1.1. Mechanical system, force, system of forces
1.2. Properties of the simplest systems of forces
1.3. Constraints and their reactions
1.4. Moment of force
1.5. Moment of couple. Properties of couples. Week 2. Free Body Diagrams (FBD)
2.1. Free body diagrams (FBD) Week 3. Basic Theorem of Statics
3.1. Concurrent force system
3.2. Resultant vector and resultant moment of system of forces
3.3. Reduction of system of forces to the center Week 4. Equilibrium of a Solid Body Acted upon by a Coplanar Force System
4.1. Equability of a coplanar force system
4.2. Forms of equations for a solid body acted upon by a coplanar force system Week 5. Equilibrium of a Solid Body Acted upon by a Spatial Force System
5.1. Equability of a spatial force system
5.2. Forms of equations for a solid body acted upon by a spatial force system Week 6. Trusses (Frame Structures)
6.1. Trusses (frame structures)
6.2. Analysis of plane trusses with a method of joint isolation
6.3. Analysis of plane trusses with a method of sections Week 7. Friction
7.1. Equilibrium in the presence of sliding friction. (Amontons’ and Coulomb’s laws)
7.2. Equilibrium in the presence of forces of rolling friction Week 8. Center of Gravity
8.1. Center of parallel forces
8.2. Solid body center of gravity
8.3. Ways of finding a center of gravity
Prerequisite
Learners should know secondary school mathematics, as well as the “Mechanics” section from Physics. They should have a developed spatial awareness and be able to use a scientific calculator.
Instructors
Euigene A. Mityushov
Professor of Academic Department of Theoretical Mechanics
Ural Federal University
Svetlana A. Berestova
Head of Academic Department of Theoretical Mechanics
Ural Federal University
Natalia E. Misyura
Senior Lecturer of Academic Department of Theoretical Mechanics
Ural Federal University
Zoya V. Belyaeva
Associate professor of Academic Department of Theoretical Mechanics
Ural Federal University
Elena M. Romanovskaya
Associate professor of Academic Department of Theoretical Mechanics
Ural Federal University
Tatyana A. Roshcheva
Associate professor of Academic Department of Theoretical Mechanics
Ural Federal University
Elena A. Savina
Senior Lecturer of Academic Department of Theoretical Mechanics
Ural Federal University
Platform
Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the University of California, Berkeley, are just some of the schools that you have at your fingertips with EdX. Through massive open online courses (MOOCs) from the world's best universities, you can develop your knowledge in literature, math, history, food and nutrition, and more. These online classes are taught by highly-regarded experts in the field. If you take a class on computer science through Harvard, you may be taught by David J. Malan, a senior lecturer on computer science at Harvard University for the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. But there's not just one professor - you have access to the entire teaching staff, allowing you to receive feedback on assignments straight from the experts. Pursue a Verified Certificate to document your achievements and use your coursework for job and school applications, promotions, and more. EdX also works with top universities to conduct research, allowing them to learn more about learning. Using their findings, edX is able to provide students with the best and most effective courses, constantly enhancing the student experience.
This content is rated 4.5 out of 5
(no review)This content is rated 4.5 out of 5
(no review)Complete this resource to write a review