GET 207
Applied Mechanics
3
Course Description
Students will acquire the ability to:
1. explain the fundamental principles of applied mechanics, particularly equilibrium analysis,
friction, kinematics and momentum.
2. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of
engineering, science, mathematics and applied mechanics.
3. synthesize Newtonian Physics with static analysis to determine the complete load impact
(net forces, shears, torques, and bending moments) on all components (members and
joints) of a given structure with a load.
4. apply engineering design principles to produce solutions that meet specified needs with
consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social,
environmental, and economic factors.
Course Outline
Forces, moments, couples. Equilibrium of simple structures and machine parts. Friction. First
and second moments of area; centroids. Kinematics of particles and rigid bodies in plane
motion. Newton's laws of motion. Kinetic energy and momentum analyse