Description

Theory
2

Theory/Practice
2

Instructors

Hernâni Miguel Lopes

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

The students should be able to:
OB1-establish the equations that govern the condition of rest of a body or a structure, the so-called static equilibrium condition.
OB2-Determine the reactions at the supports of bodies and isostatic structures;
OB3-Determine the axial forces developed in isostatic trusses.
OB4-Solve problems involving dry friction;
OB5-Calculate the center of mass and the geometric properties of plane and three dimensional elements.