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Engr 2401: Engineering
Mechanics I: Statics
Fall 2010
Objectives
Basic theory of engineering mechanics, using
calculus, involving the description of forces, moments, and couples acting on
stationary engineering structures; equilibrium in two and three dimensions;
free-body diagrams; friction; centroids; centers of gravity; and moments of
inertia. Semester hours 4 (4 lec)
Upon successful completion of
this course, the student will be able to demonstrate the following learning
outcomes:
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State the fundamental
principles used in the study of mechanics.
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Define magnitude and
directions of forces and moments and identify associated scalar and vector
products.
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Draw free body diagrams
for two- and three-dimensional force systems.
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Solve problems using the
equations of static equilibrium.
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Compute the moment of
force about a specified point or line.
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Replace a system of forces
by an equivalent simplified system.
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Analyze the forces and
couples acting on a variety of objects.
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Determine unknown forces
and couples acting on objects in equilibrium.
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Analyze simple trusses
using the method of joints or the method of sections.
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Determine the location of
the centroid and the center of mass for a system of discrete particles and
for objects of arbitrary shape.
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Analyze structures with a
distributed load.
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Calculate moments of
inertia for lines, areas, and volumes.
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Apply the parallel axis
theorem to compute moments of inertia for composite regions.
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Solve problems involving
equilibrium of rigid bodies subjected to a system of forces and moments that
include friction.
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Solve problems involving
dry sliding friction, including problems with wedges and belts.
Prerequisites
Students must have completed PHYS 2425 – Principles
of Physics I. Also concurrent enrollment in or previous completion of MATH 2414
– Calculus II.
Required Textbook and Materials
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Engineering Mechanics: Statics & Dynamics,
12e by Hibbeler
w/ MasteringEngineering Access Code
ISBN: 0132135167
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Schaum's Outline of Mathematical Handbook
of Formulas and Tables, 3ed
McGraw-Hill
ISBN: 978-0071548557 or 0071548556
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