- International Fees
International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course details
This course introduces the basics for the design and analysis of many types of structures and mechanical devices encountered in engineering. Topics include trigonometry, vector analysis, forces, moments, free body diagrams (FBD) and equilibrium, applied to the analysis of frames, trusses, machines, cable-pulley systems and systems with friction.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
4.0
Domestic fees
$709.63
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2024
Below is one offering of MECH 1141 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.
CRN 66962
Duration
Mon Jun 10 - Wed Aug 21 (11 weeks)
- 11 weeks
- CRN 66962
- Domestic fees $709.63International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10 - Aug 21 | Mon, Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Instructor
Mohammad Alemi
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Credits
4
Domestic fees
$709.63
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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No class on July 1 - Canada Day, and August 5 - B.C. Day Please note: This is an instructor-led online course. Upon registration, please visit the Learning Hub (learn.bcit.ca) for further information regarding course material(s). Please purchase any required course material such as textbooks prior to the first class - www.bcit.ca/bookstore/ Note: Please contact soepts@bcit.ca for additional information. BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Solve problems in engineering mechanics using Imperial and Metric Units. [1]
- Describe standard engineering practices as applied to engineering mechanics. [1]
- Add vectors by graphical, vector component, and trigonometric methods. [1]
- Construct free body diagrams. [1]
- Calculate reaction forces and moments on rigid bodies. [1, 2]
- Calculate forces on cable pulley systems. [1, 2]
- Calculate internal forces in trusses. [1, 2]
- Calculate internal forces in frames. [1, 2]
- Determine frictional forces. [1, 2]
- Calculate area properties (centroids and moments of inertia). [1]
Effective as of Fall 2018
Related Programs
Statics (MECH 1141) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Energy
- Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Full-time
- Mechanical Engineering Technology (Mechanical Design Option)
Diploma Full-time
- Mechanical Engineering Technology (Mechanical Manufacturing Option)
Diploma Full-time
- Mechanical Engineering Technology (Mechanical Systems Option)
Diploma Full-time
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