Statics and Mechanics of Materials

3 units

Principles of statics, solid mechanics, force systems and equilibrium. Equivalent systems of forces and distributed forces. Applications to trusses, frames, machines, beams, and cables. Mechanics of deformable solids and indeterminate problems. Stress, strain, deflection, yield and failure in beams, columns, and torsion members. * MEMS 2510 has mandatory evening exams; the specific days and times will be listed under assessments on the course section once confirmed.