Mechanical Engineering Basics
Fifteen-chapter textbook on statics, dynamics, materials, thermodynamics, fluids, heat transfer, CAD, vibrations, and design.
Complete each chapter's 5-question quiz (instant feedback), then pass the 10-question course review, then the 20-question final exam (score at the end) to earn course completion on your profile.
ForgEd courses are for general education and logical foundations. They do not replace professional certification, licensure, or cert-level competence.
Skills you will gain
- Statics
- Materials
- Thermodynamics
- Design Process
Chapters
- 1
Chapter 1: Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
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- 2
Chapter 2: Statics and Equilibrium
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- 3
Chapter 3: Dynamics and Motion
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- 4
Chapter 4: Engineering Materials
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- 5
Chapter 5: Thermodynamics Essentials
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- 6
Chapter 6: Fluid Mechanics Basics
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- 7
Chapter 7: Heat Transfer
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- 8
Chapter 8: Machine Elements and Mechanisms
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- 9
Chapter 9: Manufacturing Processes
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- 10
Chapter 10: Engineering Design Process
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- 11
Chapter 11: CAD, FEA, and Simulation
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- 12
Chapter 12: Vibrations and Acoustics
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- 13
Chapter 13: Quality and Reliability
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- 14
Chapter 14: Sustainability in Mechanical Systems
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- 15
Chapter 15: Mechanical Engineering Careers
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