Courses
Introduction to Mechanics
Course #: 286007
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Practical Geometry and Trigonometry (5567); Basic Industrial Math (Block X21); Practical Measurements (Block X22);
What Students Learn: Matter and Energy; Scope of Mechanics; Forms of Matter; Forms of Energy; Physical Properties of Bodies; Motion of Bodies; Velocity; Acceleration and Retardation; Weight and Mass; Work and Energy; Coordinate Systems; Precision in Computations; Newton's Laws of Motion; Uniform Motion; Variable Motion.
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Course #: 286008
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Practical Geometry and Trigonometry (5567); Basic Industrial Math (Block X21); Practical Measurements (Block X22);
What Students Learn: Friction; Nature of Friction; Sliding Friction; Rolling Friction; Machine Elements; Levers; Inclined Plane; Wedges and Screw Threads; Wheel and Axle; Tackle; Pulleys; Gearing; Belts and Chains; Simple Harmonic Motion Centrifugal Force.
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Course #: 286010
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Plane Trigonometry (2309A-B); Logarithms (5254); Introduction to Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry (Block X02);
What Students Learn: Physical Properties of Fluids; Intensity of Pressure; Water Pressures on Simple Immersed Surfaces; Buoyancy; Specific Gravity of Solids; Flow of Liquids Through Pipes; Losses of Head in Pipes; Bernoulli's Theorem; Venturi Meters.
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Course #: 286011
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Plane Trigonometry (2309A-B); Logarithms (5254); Introduction to Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry (Block X02);
What Students Learn: Resultant Forces Due to Liquid Pressure; Forces on Complex Surfaces; Graphic Representation of Pressures; Location of Center of Pressure; Uniform Flow of Water Through Pipes; Hydraulic Grade Line; Use of Chezy-Darcy Formula; Use of Hazen-Williams Formula; Design of Pipes; Discharge Through Orifices and Fittings.
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Course #: 286012
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Plane Trigonometry (2309A-B); Logarithms (5254); Introduction to Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry (Block X02);
What Students Learn: Nonuniform Flow of Water in Pipes with Nozzles; Compound Pipes in Series and in Parallel; Flow of Fluids Other Than Water; Reynolds Number; Flow of Water in Open Channels; Design of Channels; Rate of Discharge Through Weirs.
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