In this course, students are introduced to the relationship between applied loads and the resultant support reactions, and the internal forces developed in statically determinate members and structures.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Define types of forces and force systems.
- Graphically and Mathematically solve force systems.
- Calculate moment of a force system.
- Produce Shear and Moment Diagrams.
- List the conditions of static equilibrium.
- Construct the Free Body Diagram.
- Solve unknown forces in to produce static equilibrium.
- Analyze truss, pulley systems, machines and frames, built-up members.
- Determine Moment of Inertia and Centroid of a Shape.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40782 |
April 14, 2027 to April 27, 2027 |
Lecture Online |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.