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Apply general Physics concepts
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Criteria
Convert between the SI units and imperial units
Analyze equations for dimensional homogeneity
Mathematically analyze gravitational forces
Distinguish between mass, weight, specific weight and density
Produce reports with a computational framework
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Mathematically analyze vectors in two and three dimensions
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Draw force and position vectors in figures
Express vectors in terms of Cartesian unit vectors
Add and subtract vectors graphically and analytically
Calculate the vector dot product
Use the vector dot product to find vector components and direction cosines
Calculate the vector cross product
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Analyze particle equilibrium
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Analyze a free body diagram in 2D and 3D
Draw a free body diagram given a physical description in 2D and 3D
Mathematically describe forces from cables, bars, pulleys and springs
Add forces in non-Cartesian directions
Analyze particle equilibrium design problems
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Analyze the moment of a force
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Apply the scalar and vector approaches to adding moments
Analyze the moment of a force about an axis
Analyze the moment of a couple
Identify and analyze equivalent force systems
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Analyze rigid body equilibrium
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Draw a free body diagram of a given rigid body in 2D and 3D
Analyze mechanical elements including cables, pulleys, and springs
Analyze problems that involve static indeterminacy
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Analyze assemblies of rigid bodies
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Draw a free body diagram of a given structure in 2D and 3D
Analyze 2D trusses using the method of joints
Analyze 2D trusses using the method of sections
Analyze 3D (Space) trusses
Analyze frames and simple machines
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Analyze centroids
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Identify and distinguish between center of mass and center of gravity
Compute the centroid of a given area, line, or volume
Analyze situations with distributed forces, including constant and linearly-varying pressure.
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Analyze internal forces
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Analyze internal forces in structural members
Analyze internal forces in straight beams
Analyze the relations between force, shear, and bending moment: w(x), V(x), and M(x)
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Analyze frictional forces
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Analyze frictional forces at single and multiple contact surfaces
Analyze frictional forces from belts and cables
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Analyze moments of inertia (MoI)
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Criteria
Compute the area moment of inertia for a given shape
Compute the mass moment of inertia for a given structure
Apply the parallel axis theorem with area and mass moments of inertia