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Course Description: Force systems; vector analysis of forces, moments, and couples in two and three dimensions. Equilibrium of force systems. Analysis of structures; plane trusses and frames. Distributed force system. Centroids and composite bodies. Moments of inertia of areas. Friction.
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: MATH106
Objectives of the course :

1. Introduce students to fundamental concepts such as vectors, units, and Newton's laws.
2. Teach students the procedures for analyzing force systems (including forces, couples, and resultants) in two and three dimensions.
3. Teaching students about equilibrium and analyzing structures in equilibrium (including bridges, frames, and machines).
4. Teaching students about distributed systems, including distributed forces, center of gravity, center of mass, and centroid, as well as the moment of inertia in the area.
5. Teach students to analyze frictional forces on an object.

Course outputs :

1.1 Definition of Concepts in Mechanics, Including: Measurements, Vectors, Forces, Moments, Couples, Resultants, and Equilibrium K.
2.1 Analysis of basic structures in equilibrium (including supports, frameworks, and machines).
2.2 Determination of the centroid, areas and volume, and the area and mass moment of inertia.
Analysis of frictional forces on the body.

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  • Last updated: 2026-05-17

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