Monday July 12
Basic Statics
Video Links (9:30 AM - 10:15 AM)
Playlist Table of Contents
Basic Statics [2:34]
Vectors [15:24]
Movement and Supports [16:16]
Free Body Diagrams [9:47]
Equilibrium [12:51]
2021-07-12 Live Session_ Beginning Engineering Statics.pdfRest your eyes! Take a break from the computer 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM.
Log back onto the Zoom Homeroom at 10:30 AM.
Activity Instructions (1:00 PM - 1:45 PM)
Don't forget to eat and stay hydrated! Take a lunch break from the computer 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
Log back onto the Zoom Homeroom at 1:00 PM for the Topic of the Day Activity.
Introduction
A very important concept in Structural Analysis is Moment Forces. The magnitude of the moment of a force is directly proportional to the distance of the force from the point or axis. This distance is known as the moment arm or lever arm and is the perpendicular distance between the line of action of the force and the center of moments. The Center of Moments may be the actual point about which the force causes rotation, also known as the fulcrum (the joint) in our case. The formula for moments is provided below:
Moment = Force x Distance or M = (F)(d)
Moments play a huge part in structural analysis, specifically in determining the forces and reaction forces in a structure. In the following activity you will use the concept of moments to try and balance the structure you created in a variety of scenarios.
Learning Outcomes
In this activity you will:
Use hands on skills to construct a small structure
Solve problems involving moment forces
Relate real world situations to equations and material taught in the course
Identify how moments work and recognize their importance in designing and analyzing structures
You will need:
Cori Kit Box
Glue gun
2-3 glue sticks
Materials List:
Ruler
2 Cori Sheets
Pencil
Clamp
Cori miter box (orange)
Hand saw
Four Cori 90 degree angle brackets
Wooden dowel
Hot glue gun
Glue sticks
Coins for loading