Electrical and Computer Engineering

ECE9 Introduction to Statics, Dynamics, and Biomechanics

Theory and application of statics and mechanics of materials for mechanical and biomechanical systems. Covers statics of particles; equilibrium of rigid bodies; free-body diagrams; analysis of structure; friction; concepts of stress and strain; axial loading; torsion and bending; and failure criteria. (Formerly CMPE 9.)

Requirements

Prerequisite(s): MATH 19A; and PHYS 5A and PHYS 5L or PHYS 6A and PHYS 6L; and AM 10 or MATH 21.

Credits

5

Quarter offered

Winter

Instructor

Mircea Teodorescu, Michael Wehner