ES221 ENGINEERING MECHANICS I
| Course Code: | 5610221 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Engineering Sciences |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. ZEHRA ERTUĞRUL |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Apply vector algebra to engineering mechanics problems, Prepare free body diagrams of 2D and 3D rigid bodies, Apply Newton’s 1st law of motion to 2D and 3D rigid bodies, Explain the difference between truss and frame type structures, Distinguish statically determinate truss and frame type structures, Compute internal forces and support reactions in 2D and 3D statically determinate trusses, Compute internal forces and support reactions in statically determinate beams and frames, Determine properties of surfaces such as center of gravity, centroid of an area; moment of inertia, product and polar moment of inertia of an area.
Course Content
Principles of mechanics. Elements of statics in two and three dimensions, centroids, analysis of structures and machines, friction. Internal force diagrams. Moment of inertia.
Course Learning Outcomes
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an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
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an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
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an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.