Mechanics I Course Information Course Instructor Edu Temeko Author Free FREE Introduction to Mechanics Fundamental concepts of mechanics Units, numerical calculations, procedure for analysis Scalars and vectors Vector operations and introduction to force vectors Force vectors Dot product and the cross product Moment of a force (scalar & vector formulation) Moment of a couple (scalar & vector formulation) A free-body diagram Equivalent system and the resultants of the system of forces and couple moments Reduction of distributed loading Statics Equilibrium of a particle Equilibrium of a rigid body Constraints and redundancy Internal Loadings Normal and shear equations and diagrams Bending moment equations and diagram Relations between distributed load, shear, and moment Simple trusses: method of joints Simple trusses: method of sections, zero-force members Frames and machines
