DESN 221 - Statics

PREREQUISITES: MATH 137 - Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry 137
PROGRAM: Design Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2012

Studies applied mechanics dealing with bodies at rest without the use of calculus. Covers units, vectors, forces, equilibrium, moments and couples, planar force systems, distributed forces, analysis of structures, and friction.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

Determine the resultant of multiple force systems using vector analysis.
Determine the reactive forces for structures in equilibrium including those with distributed loads.
Analyze trusses and frame systems.
Determine friction forces and coefficients to analyze static systems.

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -

Unit systems
Vectors for analysis
Equilibrium
Newton’s Law
Moment
Resolve parallel forces, non-parallel forces, couples and distributed loads
Free-body diagrams
Forces in truss system
Use moment and forces to solve for unknowns in a system
Frame system
Friction forces

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DESN 221 - Statics