Unit Code: MCD521

Unit Name: Applied Mechanics : Statics

Description: The unit is designed to provide the basics of engineering mechanics (statics). This unit deals with the fundamental knowledge of statics of engineering mechanics. The unit covers scalars and vectors, two-dimensional force systems, forces, moments, couples, resultants, free-body diagrams, equilibrium of forces, trusses, frames, beams, centroids, a moment of area, friction and torsion of shafts.

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Prerequisite: MER

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 12

Offered In: Semester 2