Engineering Mechanics: Statics (Udemy.com)

The Study of Objects in Equilibrium

( 57 Reviews )

Created by: Cherish Qualls, PhD

Produced in 2021

What you will learn

Solve 2-D and 3-D rigid body equilibrium problems
Calculate moments and couple moments using scalars and vectors in 2-D and 3-D
Find equivalent systems using forces and moments
Analyze trusses and structures using Method of Sections and Method of Joints
Understand the difference between static and kinetic friction
Calculate an object's center of gravity / centroid using the integration and composite body methods
Determine a body's moment of inertia using integration and composite body methods
Understand applications of the cross product and the dot product

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Course Description

What is Statics and how will it help me? Statics is typically the first engineering mechanics course taught in university-level engineering programs. It is the study of objects that are either at rest, or moving with a constant velocity. Statics is important in the development of problem solving skills. It teaches you to think about how forces and bodies act and react to one another. You learn how to analyze word problems, pull out the important information and then solve. One of the most important aspects of this course is the use of free body diagrams. Free body diagrams (FBDs) are used endlessly in many engineering courses and this course is where you will perfect your FBD drawing skills. The material and thought processes learned in this class will be of great benefit to you in any other application where you are analyzing relationships between objects and applying math concepts. Why is this course better than the others? Have you ever been in a class and been frustrated by the lack of fully-worked examples? This will not be that class. I understand the frustration - I used to feel the same way. Because of that, I teach my classes in a way that I would've preferred as a student. Handwritten notes, simple explanations, and plenty of examples in a variety of difficulty levels. You will not find PowerPoint slides here. To test your knowledge there are exams. In case you get stuck, video solutions are provided. I also don't assume you know more than you do - we'll start with the basics and work our way up to more complex material. What will I learn in this course? Some of the topics we will cover: - Vector and scalar operations - Cartesian vectors - Projection of a force along a line - Free body diagrams - 2-D and 3-D equilibrium for particles and rigid bodies - Moments of forces - Couple moments - Methods of joints and sections - Centroids - Moments of inertia - and more! What do I need to know before starting? The typical prerequisites for this class are Physics 1 and Calculus. We will be using a few derivatives and integrals so you should be familiar with those concepts. We will cover everything else you need. Is there a recommended textbook? I, along with most students I've taught, really like the Engineering Mechanics - Statics text by Hibbeler. If you don't already have a textbook this one would be a great resource, although it is not required for this course. Why wait? There's no better time than now! Enroll today!
Who this course is for:
First and second year engineering studentsIndividuals preparing for the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam who need a review of StaticsAnyone interested in learning about basic mechanics

Time: 22.5h

Instructor Details

Cherish Qualls, PhD

4.7 Rating
57 Reviews

Hi!
I graduated from Auburn University with a M.S. and PhD in Aerospace Engineering. After graduation I began worked as a Systems Engineer at Lockheed Martin. After working in industry for 8 years I decided to focus on teaching full time.
I have 18+ years of teaching experience and have helped 1000's of students transform from freshmen to successful engineers. Some of the courses I teach include: Statics, Dynamics, Thermodynamics, MATLAB, Numerical Analysis, Controls, Fluid Mechanics and Solid Mechanics. I have taught at Auburn University, University of North Texas and Texas Christian University.
I believe in teaching my courses in a way that I wanted to be taught when I was in school...plenty of examples, not a lot of theory. Many instructors don't understand the learning needs of their students. They give complicated lectures full of theory but then hardly ever work out examples. The examples they do work tend to be simple or the examples already presented in the course textbook.
This is why I recently founded STEM Course Prep. STEM Course Prep is meant to help struggling students succeed before they have to drop or fail a class.
My courses have plenty of detailed examples with only the theory and derivations you really need. My current Udemy course offerings are MATLAB Parts 1 and 2, Numerical Analysis, Thermodynamics, Statics, Dynamics Parts 1 and 2, Fluid Mechanics Parts 1, 2 and 3, Controls, Orbital Me

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By Daniella Strat on 12/27/2020

I like the way the instructor is explaining the course. It is not too fast pacesed and she is talking very clearly.

By brahim Cem Arslan on 12/13/2020

She is the best lecturer in my life, I can understand what she does. She explains everything. Thank you, ma'am.

By Emerald Padgett on 11/2/2020

A super great course! I was taking it concurrently with my college Statics/ Strength of Materials class but felt I didn't have a strong enough foundation. This teacher explains EVERYTHING, CLEARLY AND CONCISELY with a lovely set of notes. My physics and trig/calc background was weak but I was more than able to fill in the gaps with this course. I couldn't recommend it more and can't emphasize enough how thankful I am for Ms. Qualls for helping me set a strong foundation for the rest of my engineering career! THANK YOU!!!

By Mohammad Abdelrahim on 10/15/2020

I had to take this in college class during COVID-19 where the class instructor only uploaded PDFs of the class with no descriptions. As a result, I took this class on Udemy and it was a lot better than I expected. The instructor provides an extremely clear description of the material in the class. I received A+ in my college class just by taking this course on Udemy. I highly recommend it.

By Chris Washburn on 10/10/2020

Dr Qualls has a soothing presentation. She performs everything using pen and paper adding to the idea that a student can do the activities if they print out and follow along using the notes. The course also follow's Hibbeler's text closely but not slavishly, so one can seek further answers there. Dr. Qualls also answers questions nicely and even responds to Internet cranks and odd commenters who thinks they have been insulted quite gracefully.

By Cyril on 10/9/2020

The prof take her time to explain difficult concept. so far so Good.

By Harold Murff on 8/21/2020

Very good overall, I'm getting more of the Professors classes. I feel the course definitely gave me feel of what to look for in the classroom. The professor had really good examples, the only issues is maybe more in depth examples but the course was awesome!!!!!

By Thirushan Pather on 8/13/2020

This course has been absolutely brilliant so far! I am a first year engineering student and have relied solely on this course to get a distinction in my mechanics module! The lecturer is extremely detailed and speaks fluently. Highly recommend this course!

By Cristiane Barbosa Costa on 7/22/2020

s vezes, o material fica desfocado e outras vezes, existem interferncias enquanto a professora est explicando. Fora isso, at aqui, as aulas so timas! Parabns!!

By Gaurav Kumar on 7/18/2020

Great content and it helps me to boost up my basics. I like moment of inertia and centroid chapters. I am really thankful to her.

By Ms. Charuta S. Waghmare on 7/15/2020

yes

By Gilberto Estevo Bastos on 7/15/2020

An excellent course, with very good explanation about the theory of static with great examples and resolutions. The teacher has an excellent pedagogy and a lot of knowledge of the discipline. I have learnet a lot about mechanics static.