Statics and Dynamics
General
Prefix
MME
Course Number
243
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Description
Principles of Newtonian mechanics, Forces, Moments, Equivalent force-couple systems, Resultants, Equilibrium, Structures, Distributed forces, Area and mass moment of inertia, Friction, Particle and rigid body kinematics, Force-mass-acceleration relations, Virtual work, Potential and Kinetic energy, Impulse and momentum. Lab.
Prerequisites
Credits
Min
4
Max
4
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Draw correct free body diagrams and write the related static and dynamic equations.
Outcome
Solve the equilibrium of rigid bodies and interconnected rigid bodies (trusses, frames and machines)
Outcome
Compute moment of inertia of areas and mass moment inertia of rigid bodies.
Outcome
Analyze the external and internal effects created by concentrated and distributed forces.
Outcome
Solve particle and rigid body kinematics problems.
Outcome
Apply work and potential and kinetic energy and momentum principles to particles and rigid bodies.
Outcome
Setup and solve rigid body static equilibrium, kinematic and dynamic problems by using engineering software tools.
Dependencies
Courses
MME243
is a
prerequisite
for:
Programs
MME243
is a
completion requirement
for: