Georgia Institute of Technology
Introduction to Engineering Mechanics
Georgia Institute of Technology

Introduction to Engineering Mechanics

Taught in English

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3 weeks at 5 hours a week
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There are 5 modules in this course

In this section, students will learn the definition of a force and how to represent a force as a vector in two (2D) and three (3D) dimensions. Students will learn the concept of particle equilibrium and equilibrium of systems of particles. Concepts will be reinforced with example problems.

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7 videos14 readings1 quiz

In this section, students will learn the definition of a moment. Students will calculate the moment of a force about a point, line or axis, and moment due to a couple.

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5 videos10 readings1 quiz

In this section, students will learn the equilibrium equations in two (2D) and three (3D) dimensions. Students will solve equivalent system problems. System force results will be defined and calculated.

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6 videos8 readings1 quiz

In this section, students will learn to analyze general equilibrium problems. Free Body Diagrams (FBD) will be defined. Concepts will be reinforced with example problems.

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6 videos9 readings1 quiz

In this section, students will apply the equilibrium equations to solve two (2D) and three (3D) real world engineering problems. There will be an extensive use of example problems to reinforce concepts from the course.

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6 videos11 readings1 quiz

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Dr. Wayne Whiteman, PE
Georgia Institute of Technology
12 Courses399,661 learners

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