Engineering Statics
This is a standard course for Mechanical and Civil Engineers. The course studies forces and moments 2 and 3D.
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Statics is the study of forces, particularly forces on bodies at rest. This course will give you the tools to analyze forces on objects such as bridges, dams and buildings as well as mechanical structures like frames, shafts and assemblies. Statics is likely one of the first engineering courses you have taken. As such, I will place emphasis on engineering problem solving. Engineers consider Statics to be the most fundamental of all engineering courses; the concepts developed in this course will be useful throughout your engineering career.
I believe these videos will be very helpful for ANY student currently taking Statics or ANY student looking to learn more about engineering. Statics is a great place to start!
Update for July 2020 – I have added more practice problems and solutions!
Working with Vectors
The Free Body Diagram and 2D/3D Statics
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Video 1: Vector Math part 1Learn how to add vectors and the basics of vector algebra that you will need for this course. You can download the notes below. Click on the link "Homework 1" for practice problems. I recommend you try ones that have the answers given.
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Video 1: Vector Math part 2
This is the 2nd video from Video 1.
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Video 2: Working with 3D Vectors part 1
This video will show you how to mathematically represent vectors in 2D and 3D. We will also begin to use vectors to represent forces in 3D.
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Video 2: Working with 3D Vectors part 2
This is the 2nd part of Video 2.
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Video 3: Adding 3D vectors and using the dot product
In this video you will learn to add forces in 3D as vectors. You will also learn two important applications of the dot product in engineering statics. You can practice problems in the "Homework 2" link below.
Moments (Torques) and Equivalent Forces
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Video 4:The Free Body Diagram
Learn to draw a proper Free Body Diagram. This is one of the most important concepts in Statics.
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Video 5:2D Statics Problems part 1
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Video 5: 2D Statics Problems part 2
This is part 2 of Video 5.
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Video 6: Beginning 3D Statics Problems
In this video you will learn how to handle simple 3D static analysis problems using only force (no moments/torque). Please see the "Homework 4" link for practice problems.
Solving 2D and 3D Statics Problems
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Video 7: Introduction to Moments
I this video you will learn what moments (torques) are and how they are calculated.
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Video 8: 3D Moments
This video will introduce you to 3D moments and how to calculate them. Homework 5 is provided for practice.
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Video 9: Equivalent Force/Moments part 1
In this video you will learn how to simplify force/moment systems. See Homework 6 for practice.
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Video 9: Equivalent Force/Moments part 2
This is a continuation of Video 9.
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Video 10: Distributed Loads
In this video you will learn how to handle distributed loads and represent them as point loads. The Homework 7 link contains practice problems.
Statics Applications
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Video 11: Using the Free Body Diagram in 2D Analysis
This video will introduce you to the basics of creating free body diagrams for 2D systems. You will learn about how to draw reaction forces with various constraints.
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Video 12: Solving 2D Statics Problems
Here you will see examples of solving 2D statics problems. Homework 8 is for practice.
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Video 13: Solving 3D Statics Problems
Here you will learn how to approach 3D statics problems.
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Video 14: More solving of 3D Statics Problems part 1
Here you will see examples of solving 3D statics problems. Look at Homework 9 for practice.
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Video 14: More solving of 3D Statics Problems part 2
This is the 2nd part of video 14.
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Video 15: Alternative Approach to 3D Statics Problems
Here I will discuss an alternative approach to solving 3D statics problems by breaking them up into 2D problems. Some will like this approach, others will prefer the approach of video 14. More practice problems in Homework 10 link.
How long do I have access to the course materials?
You can view and review the lecture materials indefinitely, like an on-demand channel.
Can I take my courses with me wherever I go?
Definitely! If you have an internet connection, courses on Udemy are available on any device at any time. If you don't have an internet connection, some instructors also let their students download course lectures. That's up to the instructor though, so make sure you get on their good side!
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