ME205 STATICS
| Course Code: |
5690205 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): |
3(3-0) |
| ECTS Credit: |
5.0 |
| Department: |
Mechanical Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: |
English |
| Level of Study: |
Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: |
Prof.Dr. HALUK DARENDELÝLER |
| Offered Semester: |
Fall and Spring Semesters. |
| Prerequisite: |
Set 1: 2300105
, 2360120 |
| The course set above should be completed before taking
ME205 STATICS. |
Course Content
Idealizations and principles of mechanics. Important vector quantities, classification and equivalence of force systems. State of equilibrium. Elements of structures; trusses, beams, cables and chains. Friction. Elements of statics of fluids. Variational methods: principles of virtual work and minimum potential energy.
