Solid kinematics and statics

This Solid Mechanics course focuses on the study of articulated systems consisting of rigid solids through their movements and equilibrium positions. The concepts covered include velocity fields in solids, the classification of connections, and forces. Graphical kinematic and static methods are also used.

• Be able to determine the kinematic fields for a rigid solid
• Use the concepts of force tensor, connection tensor, and kinematic tensor.
• Be able to apply the Fundamental Principle of Statics to simple or multi-body systems.
• Use graphical methods to solve kinematic and static problems.

Basic calculation rules, trigonometry, vectors, vector product, derivation of composite functions.

Recommended prerequisites*: Calculus course

2 Continuous Assessments (CC1 and CC2) and 1 final exam (ET).

The final grade is given by:

max(0.3(CC1+CC2)/2 + 0.7ET; ET)