ENGR 0130. Statics
Units: 3
Formerly known as ENGR 35
Prerequisite: Completion of PHYS 205, PHYS 205L, and MATH 31 with grades of "C" or better
Advisory: Completion of ENGR 151 with grade of "C" or better
Hours: 54 lecture
A first course in engineering mechanics: properties of forces, moments, couples and resultants; two- and three-dimensional force systems acting on engineering structures in equilibrium; analysis of trusses, and beams; distributed forces, shear and bending moment diagrams, center of gravity, centroids, friction, and area and mass moments of inertia. Optional additional topics include fluid statics, cables, Mohr's circle and virtual work. (C-ID ENGR 130) (CSU, UC)
ENGR 0130 - Statics
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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Formerly known as ENGR 35 Prerequisite: Completion of PHYS 205, PHYS 205L, and MATH 31 with grades of "C" or better Advisory: Completion of ENGR 151 with grade of "C" or better Hours: 54 lecture Description: A first course in engineering mechanics: properties of forces, moments, couples and resultants; two- and three-dimensional force systems acting on engineering structures in equilibrium; analysis of trusses, and beams; distributed forces, shear and bending moment diagrams, center of gravity, centroids, friction, and area and mass moments of inertia. Optional additional topics include fluid statics, cables, Mohr's circle and virtual work. (C-ID ENGR 130) (CSU, UC) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion 54 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Write and relate the concepts of engineering mechanics to model, analyze, and solve force and body systems that are in both 2D and 3D equilibrium. Create a model and mathematically analyze free body diagrams. Analyze and solve geometric bodies for their centroid by the methods of calculus and the methods of composite bodies. Analyze and solve geometric bodies for their moment of inertia by the methods of calculus and the methods of composite bodies. Course Content Outline I. Principles of Mechanics a. Introduction to mechanics vocabulary, units, and calculation conventions II. Force Vectors a. Parallelogram law of vector addition b. Vector forces into rectangular units to compute resultant force c. Vector dot product III. Equilibrium a. Conditions of equilibrium to particles b. Conditions of equilibrium to force systems c. Free body diagram that represents force systems in 2D and 3D. IV. Force System Resultants a. Moment of a force by scalar model b. Vector cross product c. Applications of a moment couple d. Equivalent system of moment and forces for a given force and moment system e. Equivalent system of moment and forces due to a simple distributed load V. Structures - Truss Analysis By Various Methods a. Calculation of tension and compression forces in members using the method of joints b. Calculation of tension and compression forces in members using the method of sections c. Zero force members VI. Beams a. Analysis of internal forces of a loaded beam b. Shear and moment diagrams for a loaded beam - point loads, distributed loads and moments VII. Friction a. Introduction to dry friction b. Effects of dry friction on flat belts VIII. Center of Gravity and Centroid a. Center of gravity and center of mass for a system of particles b. Introduction to finding center of gravity for a body using calculus methods c. Introduction to finding center of gravity for a body using tables d. Application above methods to composite bodies IV. Moment of Inertia a. Definition of moment of inertia b. Method for finding moment of inertia using calculus c. Introduce method for finding moment of inertia using tables d. Application of above methods for finding moment of inertia for composite bodies Course Objectives Course Objectives 1. Describe the basic principles of engineering mechanics. 2. Solve problems using the fundamental properties of force systems in equilibrium using vectors. 3. Draw complete free-body diagrams of whole and/or partial mechanisms in 2D and 3D. 4. Apply equations of equilibrium, Sum of Forces = 0, Sum of Moments = 0, to 2D and 3D systems. 5. Apply principles of equilibrium in the analysis of structures, both frames to support loads and machines to transmit loads. 6. Apply the friction law for dry surfaces to both flat surfaces and flat belts and determine if motion is impending. 7. Locate centroids of simple and composite bodies, using calculus and center of gravity/centroid methods. 8. Determine the moment of inertia of simple and composite bodies. 9. Determine the reasonableness (in terms of units, magnitude, direction) of solutions to problems. 10. Determine the internal forces in the members of a truss or frame. 11. Use appropriate written and oral communication skills to display knowledge of Engineering material. Methods of Evaluation Problem Solving Examinations Reading Assignments 1. Read through the theory and examples regarding the solution of problems to find forces in cables while suspending bodies in equilibrium. 2. Read the textbook explanation regarding the importance of the three internal loads of a member; shear force, bending moment and normal force. 3. Read through chapter 10 in the text; the theory and procedure for determining the moment of inertia by integration. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Complete a homework problem set from the textbook on the principles of bodies subject to forces that are in equilibrium. Create a free body diagram to declare and analyze the system (this is the model). Perform mathematical analysis to accompany the model created above and solve the system. 2. Given a body with several known forces and two unknown forces, create and use a vector diagram to solve for the unknown forces. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course. Calculator, ruler, notebook
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