Statics
Objectives
This course introduces the fundamental concepts that allow evaluating static equilibrium and calculating support reactions and internal forces/moments in statically determinated reticulated structures.
General characterization
Code
9369
Credits
6.0
Responsible teacher
Rodrigo de Moura Gonçalves
Hours
Weekly - 4
Total - 68
Teaching language
Português
Prerequisites
Available soon
Bibliography
- Powerpoint presentations + exercises + exams (available from this Clip webpage)
- F. Beer, E. Johnston, D. Mazurek, Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics, Mc Graw-Hill, 2018.
- I. Cismasiu, Elementos de estudo, 2008 (available from this Clip webpage)
Teaching method
Theoretical-practical classes combining lectures, using powerpoint presentations, the discussion of reference problems and the guided/autonomous resolution of practical exercises. Critical thinking, reflection and interpretation of the results are stimulated.
Evaluation method
There is no "frequency" evaluation.
Theoretical-practical component (CTP): exam or 2 tests (20 points)
"Sumativa" component 1 (S1): solving problems during class (20 points)
"Sumativa" component 2 (S2): support to classes (0,5 points)
Final grade: NF = 0,9CTP + 0.1S1 + S2
Students pass the course if NF>=9.5 and CTP>=8.0 points. If NF>16 the student is invited to an oral exam to defend the grade. If he/she does not undergo the oral exam then NF=16.
Subject matter
1. Statics of particles and rigid bodies
1.1. Statics of particles (2D and 3D)
1.2. Equivalent systems of forces
1.3. Distributed forces: centroids and centers of mass
1.4. Equilibrium of rigid bodies (2D and 3D)
2. Statics of reticulated structures
2.1. Equilibrium and static indeterminacy
2.2. Statically determinate trusses
2.3. Internal forces and moments in statically determinate plane frames