In this course, students are introduced to the relationship between applied loads and the resultant support reactions, and the internal forces developed in statically determinate members and structures.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Define types of forces and force systems.
- Graphically and Mathematically solve force systems.
- Calculate moment of a force system.
- Produce Shear and Moment Diagrams.
- List the conditions of static equilibrium.
- Construct the Free Body Diagram.
- Solve unknown forces in to produce static equilibrium.
- Analyze truss, pulley systems, machines and frames, built-up members.
- Determine Moment of Inertia and Centroid of a Shape.
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
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Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.