Mechanics is the physical science that deals with the effects of forces on objects found in nature. In this course, it examines the statics and dynamics of rigid-body mechanics. Specifically, the course basically examines vector representation of various forces and moments acting on particles and rigid bodies, its equivalent force and force-moment couple systems, as well as centroid and center of gravity. In doing so, it introduces concept of free body diagram and its equations of equilibrium based on Newton’s Law and energy methods especially in the two-dimensional system applications such as in trusses, pin-connected frames, and beams. Elementary concepts of friction and second-moment of an area (moment of inertia) are also covered. The course also introductorily examines dynamic equilibrium, which studies the kinematics and kinetics of particles using Newton’s Second Law and Work-Energy Theorem.
