DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

 

4024

Applied Mechanics - Statics

 

ME 211, 3 CH

 

PREREQUISITES

 

SC 121 Physics I

 

COREQUISITES

 

None

 

TIME AND LOCATION

 

Sunday

11:00 – 11:50

B301

 

Tuesday

11:00 – 11:50

B301

 

Thursday

11:00 – 11:50

B301

 

INSTRUCTOR

 

Name, Title:

Momen Sughayyer, PhD

 

Office address:

B309

 

Office hours:

Sunday

09:00 – 11:00

 

 

Monday

09:30 – 12:15

 

 

Tuesday

09:00 – 10:00

 

 

Wednesday

09:30 – 12:15

 

 

Thursday

09:00 – 10:00 & 12:00 – 12:50

 

Phone:

02 2230068 OR 02 2233050 – Ext 238

 

E-mail:

sughayyer@ppu.edu

 

Website URL:

 

 

E-Learning:

http://elearning.ppu.edu/moodle/course/category.php?id=37

 

TEXT BOOK

 

R. C. Hibbeler, “Engineering Mechanics – STATICS”, Prentice-Hall, Inc., SI Version, Third Edition, 2004.

 

REFERENCES

 

·           J. L. Meriam, and L. G. Kraige, “Engineering Mechanics – STATICS”, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., SI Version, Fourth SI Edition, 1998.

·           Ferdinand P. Beer, and E. Russell Johnston, “Vector Mechanics for Engineers – STATICS”, McGraw-Hill Book Company, Second SI Metric Edition, 1990.

 

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR THE COURSE

 

Digital Calculator, PC, Matlab, MS-Office.

 

SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS

 

·        Hints for Studying: In addition to class notes and presentations it is a good studying practice to read topics and review the resources available on the course website.

·        University Resources: Students are expected to make use of the resources available in the library.

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

 

Principles and application of statics, vector algebra, force systems, equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies, trusses analysis, frames analysis, machines analysis, distributed forces, centroids, center of gravity, center of mass, moments of inertia, shear force and bending moment diagrams for loaded beams.

 

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

After completing this course students should be able to:

 

·           Draw free body diagrams of particles.

·           Analyze forces using vectors in two/three dimensions.

·           Express forces in three dimension space.

·           Apply equilibrium conditions to particles.

·           Draw free body diagrams of rigid bodies.

·           Apply vector algebra to rigid bodies.

·           Analyze rigid bodies for moments, couples, etc.

·           Apply equilibrium conditions to rigid bodies.

·           Analyze structures-trusses, frames and machines.

·           Determine centroids of lines, areas, and volumes.

·           Determine center of gravity, center of mass.

·           Calculate moments and product of inertia.

·           Analyze beams loaded with a system of forces.

·           Draw shear-force and bending-moment diagrams.

 

COURSE OUTLINE AND CALENDER

 

 

TOPICS

WEEKS

 

 

Introduction to statics, various systems of units.

1

 

 

Vectors, forces, equilibrium of a particle in two/three dimensions.

2, 3

 

 

Equivalent systems of forces, concept of moment of a force.

4

 

 

Equilibrium of rigid bodies under the action of forces.

5, 6

 

 

First Exam - Closed Book

Week 6

 

 

Equilibrium of rigid bodies, and determination of reactions.

7, 8

 

 

Analysis of structures such as trusses, frames, and machines.

9, 10, 11

 

 

Second Exam - Closed Book

Week 12

 

 

Distributed forces, concept of centroids and center of mass.

12

 

 

Distributed forces, moment of inertia of an area, a volume.

13

 

 

Shear force and bending moment diagrams for loaded beams.

14, 15

 

 

Final Exam - Closed Book

Week 16

 

 

 

DUE DATES

 

·        Assignments should be submitted within one week after being assigned.

·        The last day students course withdrawal without penalty is before the end of tenth week.

 

COURSE POLICIES

 

·        Class Attendance: Students are expected to attend class on a regular basis. Formal attendance records will be maintained. Unexcused absence is not accepted.

 

·        Unexcused Absence: Students exceeding the allowed limit of absence according to the university regulations will be prevented from entering the final exam. 

 

·        Reporting Illnesses: Excused absence like illness or another personal or family condition should be reported to the Head of Department or the academic supervisor.

 

·        Missing Due Dates: Late assignments are not allowed, a zero score will be given for the assignment in this case.

 

·        Make-Up Policy:  Missing exams is not allowed, there will be no make-up for the first and second for any circumstances. Any student with accepted excuse will be given the grade of the final transferred to the appropriate weight. Make-up of the final exam will follow the university regulations.

 

·        Extra Credit: Students are encouraged to use computers and Matlab software in solving special problems and study cases for up to five extra credits.

 

·        Academic Dishonesty - Cheating and Plagiarism: Students are expected to conform to a high standard of honesty and integrity in this course. Copying the work of someone else and other forms of cheating and plagiarism are strictly prohibited. The minimum penalty for any fault is a zero score on that assignment. The cause may be subject to additional restrictions.

 

TEACHING METHODS

 

·        Lectures

·        Assignments

·        Problem Solving Sessions

·        Online Activities

 

ASSESSMENT MEASURES

 

·        Written Exams

·        Quizzes

·        Assignments

·        Online Activities

 

GRADING SYSTEM

 

·        First Exam

20 %

 

·        Second Exam

20 %

 

·        Final Exam

40 %

 

·        Quizzes

05 %

 

·        Online Activities

05 %

 

·        Assignments

10 %

 

IMPORTANT NOTE

 

Students with special needs or conditions or missing class meeting with accepted excuse are welcomed to contact me during office hours.