Applications in Engineering Mechanics

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About this course: This course applies principles learned in my course “Introduction to Engineering Mechanics” to analyze real world engineering structures. You will need to have mastered the engineering fundamentals from that class in order to be successful in this course offering. This course addresses the modeling and analysis of static equilibrium problems with an emphasis on real world engineering systems and problem solving. --------------------------- Recommended Background: You will need to have successfully completed my earlier course “Introduction to Engineering Mechanics” in order to be successful in this course. --------------------------- The copyright of all content and ma…

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About this course: This course applies principles learned in my course “Introduction to Engineering Mechanics” to analyze real world engineering structures. You will need to have mastered the engineering fundamentals from that class in order to be successful in this course offering. This course addresses the modeling and analysis of static equilibrium problems with an emphasis on real world engineering systems and problem solving. --------------------------- Recommended Background: You will need to have successfully completed my earlier course “Introduction to Engineering Mechanics” in order to be successful in this course. --------------------------- The copyright of all content and materials in this course are owned by either the Georgia Tech Research Corporation or Dr. Wayne Whiteman. By participating in the course or using the content or materials, whether in whole or in part, you agree that you may download and use any content and/or material in this course for your own personal, non-commercial use only in a manner consistent with a student of any academic course. Any other use of the content and materials, including use by other academic universities or entities, is prohibited without express written permission of the Georgia Tech Research Corporation. Interested parties may contact Dr. Wayne Whiteman directly for information regarding the procedure to obtain a non-exclusive license.

Created by:  Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Taught by:  Dr. Wayne Whiteman, PE, Senior Academic Professional

    Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering
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Syllabus


WEEK 1


Applications of the Equations of Static Equilibrium to Interacting Bodies or Parts of a Structure; Systems Containing Multi-force Members; Frames and Machines
In this section, students will learn the applications of the equations of static equilibrium to interacting bodies or parts of a structure. Students will learn about systems containing multi-force members, frames, and machines.


5 videos, 13 readings expand


  1. Lecture: Syllabus
  2. Lecture: Consent Form
  3. Video: Course Introduction and Topics
  4. Lecture: Pdf Version of Course Introduction and Topics
  5. Video: Module 2: Equilibrium Equations – Review from the course “Introduction to Engineering Mechanics”
  6. Lecture: Get from Georgia Tech
  7. Lecture: Pdf Version of Module 2: Equilibrium Equations – Review from the course “Introduction to Engineering Mechanics” Lecture
  8. Video: Module 3: 2-Force Members and Multi-force Members; Introduction to Frames and Machines
  9. Lecture: Pdf Version of Module 3: 2-Force Members and Multi-force Members; Introduction to Frames and Machines Lecture
  10. Lecture: Worksheet Solutions: 2-Force Members and Multi-force Members; Introduction to Frames and Machines
  11. Video: Module 4: Frame Structures
  12. Lecture: Pdf Version of Module 4: Frame Structures Lecture
  13. Lecture: Worksheet Solutions: Frame Structures
  14. Video: Module 5: Machine Structures
  15. Lecture: Pdf Version of Module 5: Machine Structures Lecture
  16. Lecture: Worksheet Solutions: Machine Structures
  17. Lecture: Practice Problems
  18. Lecture: Solution of Quiz 1

Graded: Applications of the Equations of Static Equilibrium to Interacting Bodies or Parts of a Structure; Systems Containing Multi-force Members; Frames and Machines

WEEK 2


Plane Trusses
In the section students will learn about Truss structures, specifically method of joints, method of sections, and zero force members.


5 videos, 11 readings expand


  1. Video: Module 6: Introduction - Truss Structures
  2. Lecture: Pdf Version of Module 6: Introduction - Truss Structures Lecture
  3. Video: Module 7: Truss Structures - Method of Joints
  4. Lecture: Pdf Version of Module 7: Truss Structures - Method of Joints Lecture
  5. Lecture: Worksheet Solutions: Truss Structures - Method of Joints
  6. Video: Module 8: Truss Structures - Method of Sections
  7. Lecture: Pdf Version of Module 8: Truss Structures - Method of Sections Lecture
  8. Video: Module 9: Truss Structures - Method of Sections (cont.)
  9. Lecture: Pdf Version of Module 9: Truss Structures - Method of Sections (cont.) Lecture
  10. Lecture: Worksheet Solutions: Truss Structures - Method of Sections
  11. Video: Module 10: Truss Structures - Zero Force Members
  12. Lecture: Pdf Version of Module 10: Truss Structures - Zero Force Members Lecture
  13. Lecture: Worksheet Solutions: Truss Structures - Zero Force Members
  14. Lecture: Earn a Georgia Tech Badge/Certificate/CEUs
  15. Lecture: Practice Problems
  16. Lecture: Solution of Quiz 2

Graded: Plane Trusses

WEEK 3


Space Trusses; Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams
In this section students will learn about space trusses and will be introduced to shear force and bending moment diagrams.


7 videos, 11 readings expand


  1. Video: Module 11: Space Trusses
  2. Lecture: Pdf Version of Module 11: Space Trusses Lecture
  3. Video: Module 12: Space Trusses (cont.)
  4. Lecture: Pdf Version of Module 12: Space Trusses (cont.) Lecture
  5. Video: Module 13: Space Trusses (cont.)
  6. Lecture: Pdf Version of Module 13: Space Trusses (cont.) Lecture
  7. Lecture: Worksheet Solutions: Space Trusses
  8. Video: Module 14: Introduction – Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams
  9. Lecture: Pdf Version of Module 14: Introduction – Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams Lecture
  10. Video: Module 15: Shear Force Diagrams
  11. Lecture: Pdf Version of Module 15: Shear Force Diagrams Lecture
  12. Video: Module 16: Bending Moment Diagrams
  13. Lecture: Pdf Version of Module 16: Bending Moment Diagrams Lecture
  14. Video: Module 17: Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams – Examples
  15. Lecture: Pdf Version of Module 17: Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams – Examples Lecture
  16. Lecture: Worksheet Solutions: Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams - Examples
  17. Lecture: Practice Problems
  18. Lecture: Solution of Quiz 3

Graded: Space Trusses; Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams

WEEK 4


Cable Support Systems
In this section, students will learn about cable support systems, specifically concentrated loads and suspension loads.


5 videos, 8 readings expand


  1. Video: Module 18: Introduction – Cable Support Systems
  2. Lecture: Pdf Version of Module 18: Introduction – Cable Support Systems Lecture
  3. Video: Module 19: Cable Support Systems - Concentrated Loads
  4. Lecture: Pdf Vresion of Module 19: Cable Support Systems - Concentrated Loads Lecture
  5. Video: Module 20: Cable Support Systems - Concentrated Loads (cont.)
  6. Lecture: Pdf Version of Module 20: Cable Support Systems - Concentrated Loads (cont.) Lecture
  7. Video: Module 21: Cable Support Systems - Concentrated Loads (cont.)
  8. Lecture: Pdf Version of Module 21: Cable Support Systems - Concentrated Loads (cont.) Lecture
  9. Lecture: Worksheet Solutions: Cable Support Systems - Suspension Loads
  10. Video: Module 22: Cable Support Systems – Suspension Loads
  11. Lecture: Pdf Version of Module 22: Cable Support Systems – Suspension Loads Lecture
  12. Lecture: Practice Problems
  13. Lecture: Solution of Quiz 4

Graded: Cable Support Systems

WEEK 5


Coulomb Friction and Belt Friction
In this section students will learn about coulomb friction and belt friction.


8 videos, 12 readings expand


  1. Video: Module 23: Introduction – Coulomb Friction
  2. Lecture: Pdf Version of Module 23: Introduction – Coulomb Friction Lecture
  3. Video: Module 24: Coulomb Friction (cont.)
  4. Lecture: Pdf Version of Module 24: Coulomb Friction (cont.) Lecture
  5. Lecture: Worksheet Solutions: Coulomb Friction
  6. Video: Module 25: Coulomb Friction (cont.)
  7. Lecture: Pdf Version of Module 25: Coulomb Friction (cont.) Lecture
  8. Video: Module 26: Coulomb Friction (cont.)
  9. Lecture: Pdf Version of Module 26: Coulomb Friction (cont.) Lecture
  10. Video: Module 27: Coulomb Friction (cont.)
  11. Lecture: Pdf Version of Module 27: Coulomb Friction (cont.) Lecture
  12. Video: Module 28: Belt Friction
  13. Lecture: Pdf Version of Module 28: Belt Friction Lecture
  14. Video: Module 29: Belt Friction - Examples
  15. Lecture: Pdf Version of Module 29: Belt Friction - Examples Lecture
  16. Lecture: Where to go from here?
  17. Video: Module 30: Course Wrap-up
  18. Lecture: Pdf Version of Module 30: Course Wrap-up Lecture
  19. Lecture: Practice Problems
  20. Lecture: Solution of Quiz 5

Graded: Coulomb Friction and Belt Friction
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