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Enroll in the free Statistics Engineering Mechanics course to master force vectors, equilibrium, moments, trusses, shear and bending diagrams, centroids, and friction in concise lessons.
If you're looking to dive into the world of engineering mechanics without the typical dry lectures, "Statistics Engineering Mechanics" is the course for you. This course, lasting 2 hours and 38 minutes, offers a brisk yet comprehensive exploration of engineering mechanics, making it perfectly suited for professionals seeking to expand their knowledge in this field.
Designed to be both informative and engaging, the course covers a wide array of essential topics, each presented in concise, digestible segments. You'll start with fundamental concepts like Force Vectors and Vector Components, delving into 11-minute lessons that strip away the complexity and get straight to the point.
Progressing further, the course takes you through the intricacies of 2D and 3D Vector Addition, DOT PRODUCT calculations, and 2D Unit Vector Notation, each explained in just a few minutes. These foundational topics are crucial for understanding more complex engineering mechanics, and our streamlined approach ensures you grasp them quickly and effectively.
One of the highlights of this course is the extensive coverage of Free Body Diagrams and Particle Equilibrium. In just 9 minutes, you'll master the concepts needed to analyze systems in equilibrium, complemented by quick examples like the Free Body Diagram of Joint Particle, pulley and cable systems, and scenarios involving extension springs and tension cables.
Building on these basics, the course shifts to more advanced topics, including the sum of moments and rigid body equilibrium. You'll explore 2D and 3D scenarios, learn about CROSS PRODUCT calculations, and get hands-on with practical examples, all within a few minutes each.
For those interested in structural analysis, the course offers a detailed examination of Trusses. Using methods like the Method of Joints and the Method of Sections, you’ll understand how to determine the forces within truss structures, both with and without reaction forces taken into account. Each method is broken down into concise, manageable lessons.
The course also provides a thorough overview of Shear and Bending Moment Diagrams, essential for analyzing the internal forces in beams. From finding reactions to dealing with distributed loads, every concept is covered in a clear and time-efficient manner.
Centroids and center of mass calculations are another focal point, with lessons on finding the centroid of composite areas and bodies, and the center of gravity for various objects. You'll even delve into hydrostatic pressure, learning to calculate fluid pressures in different contexts, including submerged gates and slanted surfaces.
The final section tackles the often challenging topic of friction. You'll learn about different friction scenarios, from poles and ladders against walls to the frictional forces required to keep books from dropping. Each concept is broken down in a matter of minutes, making it easy to understand and apply.
Without any reviews yet, this professional course in the subcategory of Engineering and Mechanics promises to offer a fresh, engaging take on complex topics. Whether you're a seasoned engineer or a newcomer, “Statistics Engineering Mechanics” provides a fast and effective way to enhance your understanding of engineering mechanics.
Video class: Force Vectors and VECTOR COMPONENTS in 11 Minutes! - STATICS
0h11m
Exercise: When determining the reaction forces and internal forces in a static structure subjected to external loads, which step is essential before performing operations like addition and subtraction of forces?
Video class: 2D Vector Addition in 2 Minutes! (Statics)
0h01m
Exercise: If three vectors F1, F2, and F3 are combined and the horizontal component of the resulting vector is zero, which of the following values of theta will satisfy this condition?
Video class: 3D Vector Addition in 3 Minutes! (Statics)
0h03m
Exercise: Given vectors F1 and F2, which statement correctly describes the x-component of the resultant vector R if R is the sum of these vectors?
Video class: 3D Vectors, DOT PRODUCT in 2 Minutes! (Statics)
0h02m
Exercise: If the tension forces Tb and Tc act on a flagpole with magnitudes of 560 N and 700 N respectively, what would be the x-component of the force Tb assuming the x distance is 2 meters and the overall cable length is 7 meters?
Video class: 2D Unit Vector Notation in 1 Minute! (Statics Example)
0h01m
Exercise: When using unit vector notation to find the resultant force from two given vectors, if the resultant makes an angle of 213.7 degrees with the positive x-axis, what is the most direct way to calculate this angle?
Video class: FREE BODY DIAGRAMS and Particle Equilibrium in 9 Minutes! (Statics)
0h09m
Video class: Free Body Diagram of Joint Particle in 1 Minute! (Statics)
0h01m
Exercise: In a pin-connected truss system with forces acting at a joint, which method is appropriate for determining the forces F1 and F2 required for equilibrium, considering known angles and given force magnitudes?
Video class: Pulley and Cables Free Body Diagram in 2 Minutes! (Example)
0h01m
Exercise: A block weighing 20 pounds is being pulled up at a uniform velocity. Given that the tension in the cable is the same throughout, what is the correct angle theta for equilibrium?
Video class: Extension Spring Particle Equilibrium in 2 Minutes!
0h01m
Exercise: A spring with an unstretched length of 2 meters is used to hold a 40-kilogram box in place. If the extension of the spring is known, how do we determine the stiffness (spring constant, k) required to maintain equilibrium?
Video class: Tension Cables in Particle Equilibrium in 90 Seconds!
0h01m
Exercise: Consider a system in equilibrium involving a 30 kg pipe supported by multiple chords at a joint. If a free body diagram shows that the force exerted by the chord FHA is equal to 294 Newtons, what assumption is made about the forces in the chords?
Video class: Sum of MOMENTS and Rigid Body Equilibrium in 13 Minutes! (Statics)
0h13m
Exercise: What is the key reason that a rigid body might not be in a state of equilibrium, even if the sum of forces on it is zero?
Video class: 2D Sum of Moments in 2 Minutes!
0h02m
Video class: CROSS PRODUCT, Sum of Moments in 3D in Under 3 Minutes!
0h02m
Video class: CROSS PRODUCT, 3D Sum of Moments Example in 90 Seconds!
0h01m
Exercise: Determine the cartesian components of the moment of a force about point P if the position vector from point P to point A is given by 5i + 6j - 3k meters and the force vector F is 10i + 0j + 4k Newtons.
Video class: REACTION Forces Calculations Using Moments, in 2 Minutes!
0h02m
Exercise: In analyzing a beam with supports at points A and B, which statement is true concerning the reactions at these supports?
Video class: TRUSSES - Method of Joints
0h12m
Video class: Trusses METHOD OF JOINTS, NO Reactions Needed, in 3 Minutes!
0h03m
Video class: TRUSSES Method of Joints, WITH Reactions Required, in 3 Minutes!
0h03m
Exercise: In a truss analysis problem, after calculating the reaction forces at the supports, which method is commonly used to find the forces in the members by isolating each joint and writing equilibrium equations?
Video class: Trusses METHOD OF SECTIONS, No Reactions Needed in 2 Minutes!
0h02m
Exercise: Using the method of sections for the truss, if F_dc is solved to be compressive, what are the states of internal forces in members F_hi and F_hc respectively?
Video class: TRUSSES Method of Sections, Reactions Required in 2 Minutes!
0h02m
Exercise: When analyzing a truss, what method would be more efficient for finding internal forces if you are only interested in specific members and why?
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