Vector Statics (ME 2141)
In this course, students learn how to analyze systems that are in equilibrium.
Note: The following lecture series was recorded when Cal Poly Pomona was on a quarter system and only covers topics from vector statics (formerly "ME 214: Vector Statics").
Zip file containing the course syllabus and other documents discussed in the videos.
Lecture 1 - Introduction: Forces in a plane, vectors | 2D components of vectors
Lecture 2 - Equilibrium of a particle (2D) | Free-body diagram (FBD)
Lecture 3 - Forces in space
Lecture 4 - Equilibrium of a particle (3D)
Lecture 5 - Vector product & applications | Moment about a point
Lecture 6 - Scalar product & applications | Moment about an axis
Lecture 7 - Couples
Lecture 8 - Equivalent systems
Lecture 9 - Rigid body equilibrium (2D)
Example by Dr. Izadi - Equilibrium of 2D rigid bodies
Lecture 10 - Two & three force members
Lecture 11 - Rigid body equilibrium (3D)
Example by Dr. Izadi - Equilibrium of 3D rigid bodies
Lecture 12 - Trusses, method of joints
Lecture 13 - Method of sections
Lecture 14 - Frames | Machines
Lecture 15 - Dry friction
Lecture 16 - Wedges, belts
Example by Dr. Izadi - Friction in wedges and belts
Lecture 17 - Centroids, composite plates | Direct integration
Lecture 18 - Distributed loads, centroid of a volume
Example by Dr. Izadi - Centroids and distributed loads
Lecture 19 - Moment of inertia
Lecture 20 - Parallel axis theorem
Example by Dr. Izadi - Moment of inertia
Introduction to Engineering Mechanics
What does statics deal with?
What is a particle?
All about forces
Particle equilibrium
What is a vector?
Vector operations
Moments
Couples
Support Reactions
2D Rigid Body Equilibrium
Center of Gravity
Centroid
Trusses
Simple Trusses
Zero force members
Method of joints
Method of Sections
Frames
Machines
Distributed Forces
Dry Friction
3D Particle Equilibrium - Introduction
3D Particle Equilibrium - Finding components using direction cosines
3D Particle Equilibrium - Finding components using two angles
3D Particle Equilibrium - Using unit vectors