MEC1301 - Engineering Mechanics - Statics

Credits:   4 
Lectures/Tut.:   2 hrs/wk 
Labs:  3 sessions 
Prerequisite: ENR 1108  
Leads to:    MEC 2401 

• Basic principles of Mechanics
• Axioms of Statics
• Force System
• Equivalence and Equilibrium in Statics
• Centroid of Area and the Centre of Gravity
• Joints and their characteristics
• Single Body Equilibrium
• System of coupled Bodies
• Trusses
• Friction and its application to mechanisms

Assessment
Coursework - 10% 
Exam - 90% 

      Reference Texts
        Meriam J.L., Kraig L.G., Engineering Mechanics - Statics