1 | Introduction, What is mechanics?. Basic concepts, Units, methods of problem solving. |
2 | Statics of bodies, force componets in plane and space, vectors, equilubrium of a particle, related problems. |
3 | Inner and outer forces, vectoral product, moment of a single force about a point and it's components. |
4 | Vector products, moment of a single force about an axis, moment of couples, reduction of force systems. |
5 | Free body diagram, equilibrium of rigid bodies in plane and 3D conditions, supports and reactions. |
6 | Distributed loads, centroids of lines, curves, region and areas. Pappus-Gulden theorem, distributed loads on beams. |
7 | Analysis of structures, support reactions for 2D and 3D structures. |
8 | Review problems. |
9 | Midterm exam. |
10 | Forces on beams and cables, Inner forces of the elements, loads on beams and types of supports, bending moments and shear forces on beams. |
11 | Bending and shear moment diagrams and interrelations. |
12 | Cables under concentrated and distributed loads. |
13 | Dry friction, friction coefficient and angle, examples. |
14 | Bending and torsional inertias. |