Gihyun Kim

Topic: Introduction to Engineering Mechanics

Date: January 31st, 2023

Concepts Covered:
W1 – Forces and Particle Equilibrium
W2 – Define and Calculate Moments
W3 – Equilibrium and Equivalence of Force Systems
W4 – Free Body Diagrams and Equilibrium Analysis Techniques
W5 – Application of Static Equilibrium Techniques

Summary:
By completing this course, I understood the various aspects of physics and how these are utilized in real life. I learned how to draw more complicated free-body diagrams (FBDs) of different objects in a question. I also learned different topics regarding physics that I didn’t know before. I studied physics before in middle school, and I am currently preparing for the AP Physics 1 exam. By completing this course, I was able to deepen my understanding of the topics covered in the AP Physics 1 course and learn about topics that I didn’t know before. For example, I was able to learn more about 3 Dimensional vectors and how to solve and approach questions regarding static equilibrium.
Furthermore, my understanding of forces, moments, and systems such as pulley systems or open and closed systems vastly improved as a result of taking this course.
I spent 5 weeks on this course – as I was supposed to – and I solvede the end-of-unit examinations with a score of 100% consistently for all 5 weeks. I took this course mainly because of my general interest in Engineering, Physics, and Mathematics, and as I have successfully completed this course, I will now read a few books and watch YouTube videos regarding physics to make sure that I have fully grasped the topics and concepts that I went over in this course. After I’ve done that, I will select another Coursera course that focuses on Engineering.