ENES 120 Statics
Students will study the equilibrium of stationary bodies under the influence of various kinds of forces. Topics studied include: forces, moments, couples, equilibrium, frames and machines, centroids, moment of inertia, and friction. Vector and scalar methods are used to solve problems.
Hours Weekly
2 hours lecture, 2 hours recitation weekly
Course Objectives
- Use scalar and vector operations to compute forces, positions, and moments in two or three dimensions.
- Sketch free-body diagrams of particles and rigid bodies in equilibrium.
- Apply equations of static equilibrium to solve for unknown forces acting on a particle or rigid body in equilibrium.
- Simplify loading systems, including distributed loads.
- Apply structural analysis methods to determine the forces in members of a frame, mechanism, or planar truss.
- Determine the internal forces within a member and sketch basic shear and moment diagrams of beams.
- Solve equilibrium problems involving dry friction, including screws, bearings, and impending motion problems.
- Compute mass properties and section properties of rigid bodies.
Course Objectives
- Use scalar and vector operations to compute forces, positions, and moments in two or three dimensions.
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Engineering - A.A. Degree (Transfer)
1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and technology to identify and solve engineering problems, both individually and in groups.
- Sketch free-body diagrams of particles and rigid bodies in equilibrium.
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Engineering - A.A. Degree (Transfer)
3. Communicate effectively via oral, hand-written, and electronic modes, including technical presentations.
- Apply equations of static equilibrium to solve for unknown forces acting on a particle or rigid body in equilibrium.
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Engineering - A.A. Degree (Transfer)
1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and technology to identify and solve engineering problems, both individually and in groups.
- Simplify loading systems, including distributed loads.
This objective is a course Goal Only
- Apply structural analysis methods to determine the forces in members of a frame, mechanism, or planar truss.
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Engineering - A.A. Degree (Transfer)
1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and technology to identify and solve engineering problems, both individually and in groups.
- Determine the internal forces within a member and sketch basic shear and moment diagrams of beams.
This objective is a course Goal Only
- Solve equilibrium problems involving dry friction, including screws, bearings, and impending motion problems.
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Engineering - A.A. Degree (Transfer)
1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and technology to identify and solve engineering problems, both individually and in groups.
- Compute mass properties and section properties of rigid bodies.
This objective is a course Goal Only