Mechanis I

The course teaches the basic principles of balance of a solid body in the plane and space. During the course students will analyze the types of forces and bodies in the plane, and how these loads affect and influence the N.Q.M. intensive properties of a body. Finally, students study the complex entities and grids under isostatic and hyperstatic conditions situation (Gerber beam).

Objectives

The main objectives of the course are: Understanding the basic concepts of power and torque and how they affect the balance of a solid body in the plane. Understanding the types of support of a body in the plane & simple and complex bodies. Understanding the physical meaning and method of calculating the internal forces of a body in the plane.

Prerequisites

Background Lesson

Syllabus

The course consists of the following sections: -Introduction to Statics -Forces in Plane -Balance of Solids in Plane -Balance of Complex Bodies in Plane -Complex Entities (Gerber Beams) -Grids (Nodes Method) -Grids & Isostatics - Structures Strength -Cremona Method -NQM Intensive Properties -Laboratory Exercises