Introduction to Engineering Mechanics
This course is an introduction to learning and applying the principles required to solve engineering mechanics problems. Concepts will be applied in this course from previous courses you have taken in basic math and physics. The course addresses the modeling and analysis of static equilibrium problems with an emphasis on real world engineering applications and problem solving. The copyright of all content and materials in this course are owned by either the Georgia Tech Research Corporation or Dr. Wayne Whiteman.
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- Level Foundation
- Duration 15 hours
- Course by Georgia Institute of Technology
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This course is an introduction to learning and applying the principles required to solve engineering mechanics problems. Concepts will be applied in this course from previous courses you have taken in basic math and physics. The course addresses the modeling and analysis of static equilibrium problems with an emphasis on real world engineering applications and problem solving. The copyright of all content and materials in this course are owned by either the Georgia Tech Research Corporation or Dr. Wayne Whiteman. By participating in the course or using the content or materials, whether in whole or in part, you agree that you may download and use any content and/or material in this course for your own personal, non-commercial use only in a manner consistent with a student of any academic course. Any other use of the content and materials, including use by other academic universities or entities, is prohibited without express written permission of the Georgia Tech Research Corporation. Interested parties may contact Dr. Wayne Whiteman directly for information regarding the procedure to obtain a non-exclusive license.Modules
Forces and Particle Equilibrium
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7
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13
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7
Videos
- Module 1: Course Introduction
- Module 2: Definition of a Force
- Module 3: Force Representation in 2D and Resultants
- Module 4: Force Representation in 3D
- Module 5: Particle Equilibrium
- Module 6: Systems of Particles Equilibrium
- Module 7: Solve a Particle Equilibrium Problem
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Readings
- Syllabus
- PDF version of Solve a Particle Equilibrium Problem Powerpoint
- PDF version of Course Introduction Powerpoint
- PDF version of Definition of a Force Powerpoint
- Consent Form
- PDF version of Force Representation in 2D and Resultants Powepoints
- Module Materials: Force Representations in 2D and Resultants
- PDF version of Force Representation in 3D Powerpoint
- Module Materials: Force Representation in 3D
- Practice Problems
- Get More from Georgia Tech
- PDF version of Particle Equilibrium Powerpoint
- PDF version of Systems of Particles Equilibrium Powerpoint
Quiz
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1
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Forces and Particle Equilibrium
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- Solution to Quiz
Define and Calculate Moments
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5
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9
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5
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- Module 8: Definition of a Moment
- Module 9: Solve a 2D Moment Problem
- Module 10: Solve a 3D Moment Problem
- Module 11: Moment About a Line/Axis
- Module 12: Moment Due to a Couple
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- PDF version of Definition of a Moment Powerpoint
- PDF version of Solve a 2D Moment Problem Powerpoint
- PDF version of Solve a 3D Moment Problem Powerpoint
- Module Materials: Solve a 3D Moment Problem
- PDF version of Moment About a Line/Axis Powerpoint
- PDF version of Moment Due to a Couple Powerpoint
- Module Materials: Moment Due to a Couple
- Practice Problems
- Earn a Georgia Tech Badge/Certificate/CEUs
Quiz
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1
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Define and Calculate Moments
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- Solution to Quiz 2
Equilibrium and Equivalence of Force Systems
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6
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7
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6
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- Module 13: 2D and 3D Equilibrium Equations
- Module 14: Conditions for Equivalent Equations
- Module 15: Solve an Equivalent Systems Problem
- Module 16: Single Force Resultants-Coplanar System
- Module 17: Single Force Resultants-Parallel Force Systems
- Module 18: Distributed Force Systems
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- PDF version of 2D and 3D Equilibrium Equations Powerpoint
- PDF version of Conditions for Equivalent Equations Powerpoint
- PDF version of Solve an Equivalent Systems Problem Powerpoint
- PDF version of Single Force Resultants-Coplanar System Powerpoint
- PDF version of Single Force Resultants-Parallel Force Systems Powerpoint
- PDF version of Distributed Force Systems Powerpoint
- Practice Problems
Quiz
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1
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1
Assignment
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Assignment
- Equilibrium and Equivalence of Force Systems
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- Solution to Quiz 3
Free Body Diagrams and Equilibrium Analysis Techniques
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6
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8
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6
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- Module 19: Centroids
- Module 20: Method of Composite Parts I
- Module 21: Method of Composite Parts II
- Module 22: Resultant Force on Surfaces
- Module 23: Free Body Diagrams I
- Module 24: Free Body Diagrams II
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- PDF version of Centroids Powerpoint
- PDF version of Method of Composite Parts I Powerpoint
- PDF version of Method of Composite Parts II Powerpoint
- PDF version of Resultant Force on Surfaces Powerpoint
- PDF version of Free Body Diagrams I Powerpoint
- PDF version of Free Body Diagrams II Powerpoint
- Module Materials: Free Body Diagrams II
- Practice Problems
Quiz
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Assignment
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Assignment
- Free Body Diagrams and Equilibrium Analysis Techniques
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- Solution to Quiz 4
Application of Static Equilibrium Equations
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6
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10
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6
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- Module 25: Apply 2D Equilibrium Equations
- Module 26: Solve 2D Equilibrium Problems I
- Module 27: Solve 2D Equilibrium Problems II
- Module 28: Apply 3D Equilibrium Equations
- Module 29: Solve 3D Equilibrium Problems
- Module 30: Course Conclusion
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- PDF version of Apply 2D Equilibrium Equations Powerpoint
- Module Materials: Apply 2D Equilibrium Problems
- PDF version of Solve 2D Equilibrium Problems I Powerpoint
- PDF version of Solve 2D Equilibrium Problems II Powerpoint
- PDF version of Apply 3D Equilibrium Equations Powerpoint
- PDF version of Solve 3D Equilibrium Problems
- Module Materials: Solve 3D Equilibrium Problems
- PDF version of course conclusion Powerpoint
- Practice Problems
- Where to go from here?
Quiz
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Assignment
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- Application of Static Equilibrium Equations
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- Solution to Quiz 5
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Explore the fundamentals of engineering mechanics with this introductory course by Dr. Wayne Whiteman, offered by Coursera. Delve into static equilibrium problems and real-world applications, building on your math and physics knowledge. Ideal for beginners in science and engineering, the course spans 900 minutes and offers Starter and Professional subscription options. Perfect for those seeking a solid foundation in engineering principles.
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