Method of Virtual Work - Engineering Mechanics (Undergraduate Advanced)

Analysis of equilibrium of rigid bodies by the method of virtual work.

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This course is also part of the following learning track. You may join the track to gain comprehensive knowledge across related courses.
MEE 205: Engineering Mechanics - Statics
MEE 205: Engineering Mechanics - Statics
Master the science of structural stability. This programme provides a complete education in engineering statics, covering the analysis of forces, moments, and equilibrium in rigid bodies. It delivers the non-negotiable principles required to design safe and reliable structures. This learning track is for first or second-year undergraduate students in Civil, Mechanical, Aerospace, and Structural Engineering. It is the foundational mechanics course upon which all subsequent design and analysis subjects are built. Analyse the forces within any static structure, from simple trusses to complex machines. You will master free-body diagrams, equilibrium equations, and structural analysis methods. This programme equips you with the core analytical skills for a career in structural, mechanical, or civil design.

Master the science of structural stability. This programme provides a complete education in engineering statics, covering the analysis of forces, moments, and equilibrium in rigid bodies. It delivers the non-negotiable principles required to design safe and reliable structures. This learning track is for first or second-year undergraduate students in Civil, Mechanical, Aerospace, and Structural Engineering. It is the foundational mechanics course upon which all subsequent design and analysis subjects are built. Analyse the forces within any static structure, from simple trusses to complex machines. You will master free-body diagrams, equilibrium equations, and structural analysis methods. This programme equips you with the core analytical skills for a career in structural, mechanical, or civil design.

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Course Chapters

1. Introduction
Welcome to the course and motivation for the method of virtual work for the analysis of the equilibrium of rigid bodies.
2. Work
Meaning and determination of the work of a force or couple and an introduction to virtual work.
3. Basic Principle
Introduction and application of the basic method of virtual work to problems of equilibrium of connected rigid bodies and mechanical efficiency of machines.
4. Conservative Forces and Potential Energy
Meaning of conservative forces; determining work of conservative forces and its relation to potential energy.
5. Potential Energy and Stability
Analysis of stability of rigid bodies or systems of rigid bodies under the action of conservative forces.