Mechanics of the rigid body
Course Description:
Principles of mechanics and their application for solving problems regarding loaded bodies in two and three dimensions
- Semester 1
- Teaching hours 3
- Website http://mycourses.ntua.gr/
- Instructors H. G. Georgiadis (Coordinator) A. Zisis
Course Units
| # | Title | Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic concepts. | 4 | |
| 2 | Elements of Vector Calculus. | 4 | |
| 3 | Systems of forces and moments in two and three dimensions. | 4 | |
| 4 | Equations of static equilibrium. | 4 | |
| 5 | Types of loads. Basic structural systems. | 4 | |
| 6 | Supports, reactions, plane statically determinate systems. | 4 | |
| 7 | Plane statically determinate trusses. | 4 | |
| 8 | Plane statically determinate trusses. | 4 | |
| 9 | Beams (internal forces). | 4 | |
| 10 | Statically determinate frames (internal forces). | 4 | |
| 11 | Area moments of inertia. Centroid. Flexible cables. Catenary. | 4 | |
| 12 | Work and energy. Principle of virtual work. | 4 | |
| 13 | Potential energy and stability. Friction and applications. | 4 |
Learning Objectives
With the successful completion of the course, the students will have obtained a solid background with respect to the fundamentals of mechanics of non-deformable bodies and will be able to successfully attend the following scheduled courses, which are the mechanics of the deformable bodies and the strength of the materials.
Teaching Methods
| Teaching methods | Lectures are carried out on the board. |
|---|---|
| Problems - Applications | The students will have to solve and hand in 10 sets of exercises (homeworks). These homeworks will be marked and will be returned to the students with the appropriate comments. |
Student Assessment
- Final written exam: 70%
- Mid-term exam: 20%
- Problems - Applications: 10%
Textbooks - Bibliography
- Ι. Βαρδουλάκης και Α. Γιαννακόπουλος, ‘Τεχνική Μηχανική Ι’, εκδόσεις Συμμετρία.
- J.L. Meriam and L.G. Kraige, ‘Τεχνική Μηχανική’ (‘Engineering Mechanics – Statics’), σε μετάφραση, εκδόσεις Φούντας.
- R.C. Hibbeler, ‘Τεχνική Μηχανική – Στατική’ (‘Engineering Mechanics – Statics’), σε μετάφραση, εκδόσεις Φούντας.
- Ε.Γ. Μαρκέτος, ‘Τεχνική Μηχανική’, τόμος Ι, εκδόσεις Συμμετρία.
- F.P. Beer and E.R. Johnston, ‘Στατική’ (‘Vector Mechanics for Engineers’), σε μετάφραση, εκδόσεις Τζιόλα.
- Χ. Γεωργιάδης και Α. Ζήσης, 'Μηχανική του Στερεού Σώματος', Εκδόσεις Τσότρας
Lecture Time - Place:
- Wednesday, 12:45 – 14:30,
Rooms:- ΖΑμφ. Αντ. Υλ. 201
- ΖΑμφ. Αντ. Υλ. 202
- Friday, 12:45 – 14:30,
Rooms:- ΖΑμφ. Αντ. Υλ. 201
- ΖΑμφ. Αντ. Υλ. 202