Statics Syllabus ET-224
Engineering Mechanics
3 Semester Credit Hours
20012-13
Course Descriptions: An introductory study of statics including: equilibrium, free body diagrams, moments, shear and moment diagrams, and friction.
Prerequisite: ET-129
Text: Fa-Hwa Cheng; Statics and Strength of Materials; 2nd edition; McGraw-Hill Co.; 1997
Learning Outcomes: As a result of instruction in this course, students will be able to:
Given a statically determinate problem involving known and
Unknown geometry and forces,
1. Correctly construct the associated free body diagram
2. Determine all associated force
3. Determine the geometry.
Course Topics:
|
Curricular Components |
Lecture Hours |
| Introduction and course syllabus |
1 |
| Fundamental Concepts and Principles |
7 |
| Review of Composition and Resolution of Forces |
8 |
| Equilibrium and Free-Body Diagrams |
9 |
| Moments and couples |
7 |
| Concurrent and Non-Current Forces Systems |
8 |
| Analysis of Structures (Trusses) |
5 |
Class/Laboratory Schedule: Lecture: 3 sessions/week – 50 minutes each
Course contribution in meeting ABET Criterion 5:
This course provides a prerequisite foundation of knowledge necessary for the technical specialties.
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes:
1-3 Apply mathematical and physics formulae
4-1 Write organized and accurate lab reports
6-2 Demonstrate personal responsibility
