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May 14, 2024
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ME 255 - Engineering Statics for Nonmechanical Engineers3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This is a study of force systems acting on bodies which are not in motion. Includes analysis of forces, location of centroids, evaluation of moments of inertia. This course may not be taken for credit by mechanical engineering students for whom ME 205 is required. This course may not be taken for credit by mechanical engineering students for whom ME-205 is required. (prereq: MA 137 or MA 225 , PH 113 or PH 2010 )
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Analyze particles in 2-D and 3-D equilibrium using vector and scalar methods
- Analyze 2-D rigid bodies in static equilibrium including trusses, frames, and machines
- Include friction forces in a 2-D equilibrium analysis
- Locate centroid of areas
- Calculate moment of inertia of areas
Prerequisites by Topic
- Vector algebra
- Differential and integral calculus
- Physics of mechanics
Course Topics
- Introduction to vector mechanics (4 classes)
- 2-D and 3-D particle equilibrium (4 classes)
- Moments and couples (3 classes)
- 2-D rigid body equilibrium (4 classes)
- Trusses, frames, and machines (6 classes)
- Friction (3 classes)
- Centroids (2 classes)
- Exams and reviews (4 classes)
Coordinator
Mohammad Mahinfalah
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