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MechanicsLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: 4_EIA8020

Credits

5 op

Learning objectives

The students learn the basics of mechanics laws of statics. The students know how to calculate reaction forces of rigid body and how to determine the internal force diagram of a beam.

Content

The basic laws of statics
Static equilibrium of a particle
Static equilibrium of rigid body
Center of gravity
Internal force system of beams, shear force and moment
Loss factor of mechanical devices

Materials

R.C. Hibbeler: Statics and Mechanics of Materials. Materials in Moodle.

Enrollment

01.08.2024 - 15.09.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Simo Mäkinen
  • Tuukka Heiskanen
Student groups
  • IE23SP
    Mechanical Engineering

Teaching methods

The students learn the basics of mechanics laws of statics. The students know how to calculate reaction forces of rigid body and how to determine the internal force diagram of a beam.

The basic laws of statics
Static equilibrium of a particle
Static equilibrium of rigid body
Center of gravity
Internal force system of beams, shear force and moment
Loss factor of mechanical devices

Student workload

Statics:
Lectures, mandatory homework, mandatory exercise, two exams (mid-term and end-term) or alternatively one exam on the whole course contents.
Lectures 7x2h + 7x3h = 35h
Mandatory homework, exercises and preparing for exam(s): 46h

Materials

R.C. Hibbeler: Statics and Mechanics of Materials. Materials in Moodle.

Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 15.09.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 20.12.2023

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Teaching languages
  • English
Teachers
  • Tatu Westerholm
Student groups
  • EI22SP
    Mechanical Engineering

Materials

R.C. Hibbeler: Statics and Mechanics of Materials. Materials in Moodle.