MECH 2200 - Statics

Institution:

Pennsylvania Western University

Subject:

Mechatronics Engr Tech

Description:

This course will emphasize the study of forces acting on rigid bodies at rest. Concepts of force, moment, couple, force components, force resultants, concentrated and distributed loads, basics of static equilibrium of machines and structures, friction, centroids and moments of inertia will be covered. Emphasis will be placed on the concept of developing free body diagrams for simple mechanical structures and their resultant force equilibrium solutions. Three hours of lecture.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pennwest.edu/

Phone Number:

(724) 938-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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