Course Overview

Course Description: The course is to study the fundamentals of engineering mechanics on rigid body. The topics on statics include the concept of free-body diagram, force system resultants, equilibrium of rigid body, friction, center of gravity, and moment of inertia, etc. The topics of dynamics cover kinematics of particle force and acceleration, planar kinematics of rigid body force and acceleration, and work and energy of planar kinematics of rigid body.

Learning Achievement

Course Objectives: This course is to convey the fundamental concepts on engineering statics and dynamics of a rigid body. It also serves as a basis for advanced courses in mechanics.

Competence

Course prerequisites

Course Requirements: Homework assignments will be given on weekly basis. There are four in-class quizzes, one midterm exam, and final exam. The students are expected to attend the lectures on time and study the course materials regularly.

Grading Philosophy

Course schedule

Course type

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Yuning Liuis Ge

Other information

*Majors-only (including minor and double major students).
(College of Engineering) Department of Civil Engineering

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