last modified 22/04/2005

Coursecode: wb1111wb
Coursename: Statics 1
 Course changed. See wb1114

ECTS creditpoints: 4

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Marine Technology
Lecturer(s): ir. I. Paraschiv Tel.: 015-2786510
Catalog data:
Statics		 Course year: BSc 1st year
Period: 1A
Hours p/w: 6
Other hours:
Assessment: Written
Assessm.period(s): 1A, 1B
(see academic calendar)
Prerequisites: VWO
Follow up:
Detailed description of topics:
Components and resultants of forces in R2 and R3. Equilibrium in R2 and R3. Statically determinate vs statically indeterminate structures. Plane trusses and frames. Centroids and moments of inertia of plane areas. Normal force, shear force and bending moments in beams.
Course material:
Statics, Volume 1, fourth edition, SI version. J.L. Meriam and L.G. Kraige, ISBN 0-471-24164-4.
References from literature:
Remarks (specific information about assesment, entry requirements, etc.):

Goals:
The basic goal is to develop students' skills in equilibrium analysis and force transmission in elementary structural/mechanical systems with emphasis on vector methods. The proficiency level and experience must be adequate to serve as a background for subsequent courses in dynamics, strength of materials, fluid mechanics and mechanical design.
Computer use: One weekly computertest of one hour
Laboratory project(s): No laboratory projects
Design content:
Percentage of design: