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MET220 Statics

• Department Mechanical Engineering
• Level Lower
• Format Online
• Credits 3

Description

This course introduces engineering mechanics in static systems. You will apply basic principles of physics to the analysis of systems experiencing some combination of forces and torques, with an eye toward engineering applications. Statics deals with two and three-dimensional systems of particles and rigid bodies in static equilibrium. In a general sense, each principle is applied first to a particle, then to a rigid body subjected to a coplanar system of forces, and finally, to three-dimensional force systems acting on a rigid body. Special attention devoted to forces in structures such as truss, frames, and machines. After building a fundamental understanding of these topics, we will explore analysis of internal forces developed in structural members. Vector algebra will be used throughout. The subject is called statics because it is concerned with particles and rigid bodies that are in equilibrium; these will usually be stationary (i.e. static).

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Prerequisites

EGR280 Introduction to 3-D Modeling, and PHYS201 Physics I, and PHYS202 Physics I Laboratory, MAT120 Precalculus, and MAT220 Calculus I, and MAT221 Calculus II

Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC)

To be designated as a Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) course, all instructional materials will be provided at no cost to students. These may include Open Educational Resources (OER), free materials, or library resources. Check your syllabus for more information.

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