Course Objectives
The objectives of this course is to impart knowledge of
1. Resolution of forces, the equilibrium of force systems consisting of static loads
2. Obtaining centroids and moments of inertia for various regular and irregular areas.
3. Various forces in the axial force members, and to analyze the trusses using various methods,
4. Concept of friction for single and connected bodies.
5. Basic concepts of dynamics, their behavior, analysis and motion bodies
6. Work energy principles and impulse-momentum theory and applications to problem-solving
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
1. Apply the fundamental concepts of forces, equilibrium conditions for static loads.
2. Determine the centroid and moment of inertia for various sections.
3. Analyze forces in members of a truss using method of joints and method of sections, analyze friction for single and connected bodies.
4. Apply the basic concepts of dynamics, their behavior, analysis and motion bodies.
5. Solve problems involving work-energy principles and impulse-momentum theory.