MECH 215 — Statics

Static equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies. Beams, trusses, frames and machines. Concept of potential energy and virtual work. Static equilibrium and stability. Systems of forces, moments and couples. Static equilibrium and stability of particles and rigid bodies. Free body diagrams: 2D and 3D analysis. Structures: beams, trusses, joints, frames and machines. Concept of work and energy. Centers of mass, centroids, moments of inertia, and parallel-axis theorem. Static friction.

• Credits: 3
• Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
• Department: Mechanical Engineering
• Taught by: Larry Lessard
• Prerequisites: PHYS 101 or PHYS 131 or equivalent

Sections offered

• Section 002 (Lab-Tuto), Fri 4:35-5:25 pm — 26 seats open
• Section 001 (Lec), Wed Fri 2:35-3:55 pm — 26 seats open