MchT 111 - Course Objectives


In order to assure the continued success and improvement of the Behrend Mechanical Technology Program, we are instituting a plan to provide a concise list of course objectives at the beginning of the semester, which will be followed up with student feedback at the end of the course. Here is a list of the course objectives for MchT 111 - Statics.


After completing this course, a student should be able to:

  • Determine resultants of 2D concurrent force systems using both force triangle and component methods.

  • Apply equilibrium conditions to 2D concurrent force systems.

  • Determine resultants of 2D non-concurrent force systems, including both parallel and non-parallel systems.

  • Apply equilibrium conditions to 2D non-concurrent force systems.

  • Construct free body diagrams of particles, rigid bodies, and structures, and identify all external forces and moments acting on them.

  • Use principles of equilibrium to determine forces and moments acting on individual members of trusses, and other structures.

  • Apply concepts of friction to a variety of problems including ramps, sliding vs. tipping, wedges, and belts.

  • Determine the centroid and moment of inertia of cross-sectional areas, including structural shapes.



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