EM Course Description, Dept. Forces and force systems and their external effect on bodies, principally the condition of equilibrium. The techniques of vector mathematics are employed, and the rigor of physical analysis is emphasized. Continuation of EM 201.
Principal topics are kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies of finite size.
Techniques of vector mathematics are employed. Mechanics of Materials. The relationships between external loads on solid bodies or members and the resulting internal effects and dimension changes, including the derivation of rational formulas for stresses and deformations and the identification and use of important mechanical properties of engineering materials. Behavior of fluids at rest or in motion, including the study of fluid properties. Emphasis is on a rational, analytical approach from which are developed basic principles of broad applicability to all fields of engineering.