AEE261Undergraduate
Statics
Printed in the catalogue as STATICS
Course content
Fundamental concepts and principles of mechanics. Introductory vector analysis. Statics of particles. Statics and equilibrium of rigid bodies in 2-D and 3-D. Equivalent system of forces and couples. Centroids and centers of gravity. Analysis of simple structures; trusses, frames and machines. Analysis of simple beams. Friction. Moments of Inertia. Method of virtual work.
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- Aerospace EngineeringYear 2, Fall semester
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