603 Graphical Statics. [Thornton.]
Lectures 11-12, Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
The necessary preparation is such knowledge of experimental
mechanics as is given in Physics, 200. The theory and use of graphical
methods in mechanics are carefully taught and illustrated by
means of problems in the composition and resolution of velocities
and accelerations, and of forces and moments. Applications follow
to the determination by graphical methods of centers of gravity and
moments of inertia, to the construction of stress sheets for the
simpler forms of roof trusses and bridges, to the study of the stability
of reservoir dams and retaining walls, and to the calculation
of internal stress in girders and shafts.
[Required, Fall, in Courses I, II, III, IV, V (2).]
