PHYS 215 Statics and
Engineering Design

A study of basic mechanics as it relates to the static \stability of structures and other objects using methods of multidimensional vector analysis and virtual work. Topics to be covered include the equilibrium of a particle and a rigid body, structural analysis, friction, center of gravity and moment of inertia.

 Prerequisite: PHYS 151

Homework Assignments


Problem Set #1
 Problem Set #2
 Problem Set #3
Problem Set #4
Problem Set #5
 Problem Set #6
Problem Set #7
Problem Set #8
Problem Set #9
Problem Set #10

Laboratory Assignments


Lab #1  MATLAB/OCTAVE
Lab #2  Simple Truss Construction
 Lab #3  Tension/compression
Lab #4  MATLAB analysis
Lab #5 Visual Analysis simulation
Lab #6  Bridge Design Project
Lab #7  Presentations

Useful Information


Class Time
MWF 8:00-8:50 AM
Location
P-118
Lab Time
W 2:00-4:50 PM
Location
P-117

Instructor
Dr. Yuly 
Office Hours
MTWRF 1:00-2:00 PM

Course Information


Information
Course Schedule
Grades

Other Materials

Engineering Videos
Engineering Career Info
HO #1  Intro to MATLAB
HO #2 Model  Truss Bridge
HO #3 Gallery of  Bridges
HO #4  Strength of Members
HO #5 Visual Analysis




 






File:Below Auckland Harbour Bridge Hossen27.jpg

The Auckland Harbour Bridge is an eight-lane box truss motorway bridge over the Waitemata Harbour, joining St Marys Bay in Auckland with Northcote in North Shore City, New Zealand.  Shown here is the support structure under the bridge.

The engineers who designed this bridge calculated the forces in all the structural elements.

 Released into the public domain
(by the author).