REQUIRED COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

 1.  Solve problems using vectors in two dimensions.

 2.  Solve problems using vectors in three dimensions.

 3.  Interpret common support reactions.

 4.  Construct appropriate free-body diagrams.

 5.  Combine forces and moments into equivalent systems.

 6.  Solve problems of static equilibrium in one dimension for particles and rigid bodies.

 7.  Solve problems of static equilibrium in two dimensions for particles and rigid bodies.

 8.  Solve problems of static equilibrium in three dimensions for particles and rigid bodies.

 9.  Analyze internal tensions and compressions in members of structures.

 10. Determine internal loading of beams in two dimensions.

 11. Calculate section properties for rigid bodies, cross-sectional areas, and composite bodies.

 12. Determine frictional forces and their effect on equilibrium and impending motion of rigid bodies.

 13. Apply principle of virtual work to the equilibrium of a system of connected rigid bodies.

 Additional Course Learning Outcomes:

 1.  Determine internal loading of beams in three dimensions.

 2.  Use software to solve statically determinate trusses, beams, and frames.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 I.    Force systems

        A.  Vector operations

        B.  Force vectors

        C.  Moment vectors

        D.  Distributed loading

        E.  Equivalent systems

 II.   Static equilibrium of rigid bodies

        A.  Free Body Diagrams

        B.  Equilibrium conditions

        C.  Statical determinacy

 III.  Structural analysis

        A.  Beams

            1.  Internal loads

            2.  Shear force diagrams

            3.  Bending moment diagrams

        B.  Trusses

        C.  Frames

        D.  Machines

 IV.   Section properties

        A.  Centroids and centers of gravity

        B.  Moments of inertia

 V.    Friction

 VI.   Virtual work

        A.  Principle of virtual work

        B.  Conservative forces

        C.  Potential energy

        D.  Stability

 

 Additional Topical Outline Topics:

 I.    Internal loads in three dimensions

 II.   Software solutions to problems