ME205Undergraduate
Statics
Printed in the catalogue as STATICS
Course content
Idealizations and principles of mechanics. Important vector quantities, classification and equivalence of force systems. State of equilibrium. Elements of structures; trusses, beams, cables and chains. Friction. Elements of statics of fluids. Variational methods: principles of virtual work and minimum potential energy.
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- Mechanical EngineeringYear 2, Fall semester
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