Mechanics I - Statics

Dive into a comprehensive 17-hour Statics course covering fundamental concepts and practical applications. Learn about force vectors, equilibrium, moments, free body diagrams, and more through lecture videos and examples. Explore topics such as the Method of Joints, Frames and Machines, Shear and Moment Diagrams, Friction, Center of Gravity, and Moments of Inertia. Gain hands-on experience with unit conversions, vector calculations, and problem-solving techniques. Access downloadable notes to supplement your learning and enhance your understanding of mechanical engineering principles.

Getting Started with Statics.
Statics Syllabus Fall 2020.
Introduction to Statics (Statics 1).
Significant Figures and Rounding Examples.
Unit Conversion Examples.
Scalars, Vectors, Vector Addition (Statics 2.1-2.3).
Force Vectors - Example 1 (Statics 2.1-2.3).
Force Vectors - Example 2 (Statics 2.1-2.3).
Cartesian Vectors (Statics 2.4-2.6).
Cartesian Force Vector Example.
Cartesian Vectors - Examples (Statics 2.4-2.6).
Position Vectors, Force along a Line, Dot Product (Statics 2.7-2.9).
Position Vectors Example 1.
Force Vector Along a Line Example.
Force Vector Along a Line & Dot Product - Examples.
Equilibrium of a Particle (Statics 3).
Moments: Scalar and Cross Product (Statics 4.1-4.2).
Moments: Vectors and About a Specified Axis (Statics 4.3-4.5).
Moment about a Specific Axis - Example (Statics 4.5).
Moments: Couple and Simplification (Statics 4.6-4.7).
Moments: Further Simplification, Distributed Loads (Statics 4.8-4.9).
Equilibrium: 2D Equations and Free Body Diagrams (Statics 5.1-5.2).
Equilibrium: 3D Equations and Two/Three Force Members (Statics 5.3-5.4).
Equilibrium: 3D Free Body Diagrams and Equations (Statics 5.5-5.6).
Equilibrium: Constraints and Statical Determinacy (Statics 5.7).
Method of Joints (Statics 6.1-6.2).
Method of Joints - Example 1 (Statics 6.1-6.2).
Method of Joints - Example 2 (Statics 6.1-6.2).
Method of Joints - Example 3 (Statics 6.1-6.2).
Zero-Force Members and the Method of Sections (Statics 6.3-6.4).
Zero Force Members Example.
Method of Sections Example 1.
Method of Sections Example 2.
Frames and Machines (Statics 6.6).
Frames and Machines Example 1.
Frames and Machines - Example 2.
Frames and Machines Example 3.
Frames and Machines - Examples (Statics 6.6).
Shear and Moment Diagrams (Statics 7.1-7.2).
Shear and Moment Diagrams Example 1.
Shear and Moment Diagrams Example 2.
Shear and Moment Diagrams Example 3.
Shear and Moment Diagrams Example 4.
Shear and Moment Diagrams - Example (Statics 7.1-7.2).
Distributed Load, Shear, and Moment Relationship (Statics 7.3).
Shear and Moment Diagrams using Integration Example 1.
Shear and Moment Diagrams using Integration Example 2.
Shear and Moment Diagrams using Integration Example 3.
Friction (Statics 8.1-8.2).
Friction Example 1.
Friction Example 2.
Friction Example 3.
Friction Example 4.
Center of Gravity and Centroid (Statics 9.1-9.2).
Centroid Example 1.
Centroid Example 2.
Centroid Example 3.
Moments of Inertia (Statics 10.1-10.4).
Moment of Inertia Example 1.
Moment of Inertia Example 2.
Moment of Inertia Example 3.
Exam 3 Study Guide.
Writing Equations in Microsoft Word.
Drawing a Free Body Diagram in Powerpoint.
FALL 2014 - Spaghetti Bridge Prototype Testing.
Fall 2014 - Spaghetti Bridge Final Testing.