Mechanics I and the Strong Light Works of Artists and Engineers

4 Credits

The equilibrium of stationary bodies under the influence of various kinds of forces. Forces, moments, couples, equilibrium, trusses, frames and machines, centroids, moment of inertia, beams, friction, stress/strain, material properties. Vector and scalar methods are used to solve problems. Beyond mechanics, the course explores engineering as both a technical and creative discipline, examining how history's greatest engineering achievements balance engineering analysis, constraints, aesthetic aspirations, and cultural considerations.