Description

Theory
1

Laboratory
3

Instructors

Jorge Fonseca Justo

Contents

CP1-General Principles (7.5%)- Review of trigonometry and physics concepts.
CP2-Equilibrium of a Particle (7.5%)
CP3-Moments and Reduction Elements (15%) - Scalar and vector formulation.
Couple Moment.
CP4-Equilibrium of a Rigid Body (20%) -Types of supports and the reactions
calculation.
CP5-Equilibrium of Rigid Body Systems (20%) - Trusses and mixed systems.
Mechanisms.
CP6-Dry Friction (15%) - Friction on flat and round surfaces.
CP7-Geometry of Masses (15%) - Center of gravity and moments of inertia.

Learning Outcomes

QB1: Apply the principles of static equilibrium to analyse bodies and engineering structures.

QB2: Determine support reactions in bodies and isostatic structures.

QB3: Analyse isostatic trusses and calculate the axial forces in their members.

QB4: Solve engineering problems involving dry friction.

QB5: Calculate centres of mass and geometric properties of plane and three-dimensional elements.