AE 105Mechanics 2
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Engineering
- Subject
- Architectural Engineering
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
Distributed forces, centroids, and moment of inertia. Basic structural analysis (plane trusses, frames, machines). Three-dimensional force systems, moments, couples, and resultants. Three-dimensional equilibrium problems. Stress-strain-temperature relationships. Behaviour of members in tension, compression, and bending. Friction.
Prerequisites
- Complete all of the following
- Must have completed the following:
- AE104 - Mechanics 1 (0.25)
- Students must be in level 1B or higher
- Enrolled in H-Architectural Engineering, H-Civil Engineering, H-Environmental Engineering, or H-Geological Engineering
- Must have completed the following:
Antirequisites
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Tutorials can be overwhelming, but do a lot of practice. After midterms, content hikes up. Lacroix just rewrites his answers on the projector.
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