Introduction to Mechanics

1.8.2026 - 31.7.2027

3 cr

Face-to-faceOnline

Core studies

Equivalent Systems of Forces, Moment of a Static Force and a Force Couple, Equilibrium of Particles and Rigid Bodies in 2-D, internal forces and moments in structures, Kinematics of Particles, Force and Acceleration, Work and Energy, Impulse and Momentum Methods for Particles. In general: Differential equations and vector algebra.

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Engineering and technology

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3 cr

Code

BK80A3201

Students who successfully complete the course will demonstrate the following outcomes:

An ability to make difference between a particle and a rigid body
An ability to construct free-body diagrams and to calculate the reactions necessary to ensure static equilibrium in 2D.
An ability to understand the internal forces and moments in structures
An ability to calculate kinematics and kinetics for particles

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LUT University

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Introduction to Mechanics

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