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MT 4502 - Mechanics

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course is designed as an introduction to engineering mechanics for electrical engineering technology students. Topics include an introduction to vector algebra; equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies in a plane; velocity and acceleration analysis of simple mechanisms; Hooke’s Law and stresses in members subjected to axial, torsion and bending loads. (prereq:  MA 225  , PH 113 )
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
• draw free body diagrams
• perform 2-D equilibrium analysis using vectors to solve simple problems involving particles, rigid bodies, frames, and machines
• relate stress and strain in a mechanical element
• relate position, velocity, acceleration, and force in mechanical systems
Prerequisites by Topic
• Physics of mechanics
• Integral calculus
Course Topics
• Vectors (1 week)
• Forces and moments (including friction) (2 weeks)
• Free body diagrams, equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies (1 week)
• Frames and machines (1 week)
• Basics of stress and strain (axial, shear, bending, torsion) (2 weeks)
• Introduction to motion and power transmission (2 weeks)
• Testing (1 week)
Coordinator
Joseph Musto



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