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ENGR – 2201 Engineering Statics Catalogue Description: In this course, the principles of statics (vector based) in two and three dimensions will be covered. Concept of force, moment, equilibrium principle, truss, center of gravity and friction will be taught by solving realistic problems. |
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Pre-requisite: Principles of Physics I (PHYS 2221K) Co-requisite: Calculus III (MATH 2213) Credit Hours: 3-0-3 Semester Offered: Fall, 2009 Periods per Week: 2 – 1:15 minutes lecture Outside Preparation: Two hours per each hour of lecture Text: “Engineering Mechanics - Statics“ 12th Edition by R.C. Hibbeler, Prentice-Hall, Pearson Education, 2010. ISBN: 13: 978-0-13-607790-9
Instructor: Atin K. Sinha, Ph.D., P.E. Office: ACAD Bldg., Room 212 Phone: 430-4820, 430-4811 (secretary) E-mail: atin.sinha@asurams.edu Class Meetings: Monday and Wednesday – 1:00 – 2:15 pm Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday - 11:00 – 12:00 noon Monday and Wednesday - 3:00 – 4:00 pm Tuesday - 2:00 – 4:00 pm (Any other time can be arranged with prior appointment) Detailed Outline: I. Introduction 1. Mechanics 2. Fundamental Concepts 3. Newton’s Laws of Motion 4. System of Units and Unit Conversion 5. Dimensional Homogeneity II. Force Vectors and Particle Equilibrium1. Vector Representation of Forces 2. Resultant of a System of Coplanar Forces 3. Resolution of Forces into Components 4. Addition and Subtraction of Vectors - Dot Product 5. Condition for equilibrium of a particle 2D and 3D 6. Free Body Diagram 7. Three Dimensional Force System III. Moment of A Force1. Cross Product 2. Moment – Scalar and Vector Formulation 3. Moment about an axis 4. Equivalent Force System 5. Resultant of a Force and Couple 6. Distributed Loading IV. Rigid Body Equilibrium1. Condition for rigid body equilibrium in 2D and 3D 2. Free Body Diagram 3. Equations of equilibrium and applications V. Structural Analysis1. Plane Trusses 2. Method of Joints 3. Method of Sections 4. Space Trusses VI. Friction1. Characteristics of Dry Friction 2. Problems in Dry Friction VII. Center of Gravity and Moment of Inertia1. Center of gravity of a system of particles 2. Centroids of Areas and Composite Bodies 3. Center of gravity of a body 4. Moment of Inertia and Radius of Gyration 5. Parallel Axis Theorem Grading Policy:: Home Work 20% Four Quizzes 10% Project 5% Three Tests 30% Comprehensive final examination 35% ___________________________________ Total 100%
Quizzes will be administered as often as needed without any prior notice. Grading will be done according to the usual A to F scale as following: 90 to 100% A, 80 to 89% B, 70 to 79% C, 60 to 69% D, 59% and below F No reference materials or books will be allowed in any tests or final exam Homework and projects will be due at the beginning of the next class period unless otherwise specified. Late submission is allowed with the following conditions: 30% penalty for submitting one day after the due date 60% penalty for submitting two days after the due date 80% penalty for submitting three days after the due date No credit for submitting more than three days after the due date No “make-up” or “extra credit” assignments will be given Class Cancellation Policy: If the class needs to be canceled, the instructor will notify students in advance and will assign numerical problems to be worked on or research reports to be prepared during the class period. Attendance Policy: Regular and punctual attendance in every class is mandatory. Albany State University attendance policy states that: “All students are expected to be in class on time for all class meetings. Attendance begins the first day of the class and all students are expected to remain in class for the entire class period unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor. Absenteeism cannot exceed the credit hours for the course. This means that, for this class, a student cannot miss class more than three times during the semester.” The penalty for more than 3 unexcused absences will result in 5 % reduction in the tabulated score for calculation of final grade. More than 4 unexcused absences will lead to dismissal from the course. Attendance will be taken at the start of each class session. If you are not present when attendance is taken, you will be counted absent for that day. For an absence or a tardiness to be excused, you must inform the instructor ahead of time. If you indeed have to miss a class due to unavoidable circumstances, you are responsible for all the announcements and materials presented in the class. Do not expect your instructor to repeat the topics that you have missed. All quizzes and tests are to be taken at the scheduled time. No makeup examination will be given unless extenuating circumstances exist. Absence from an examination will result in a grade of ‘0’ for that examination. Class Disruption Policy: 1. Cell phones must be turned off or put in the vibration mode during class or tests 2. You must leave the class room to answer the cell phone calls 3. Cell phones cannot be used during the class for text messaging 4. Cell phones cannot be used during the tests or final examination in lieu of calculator 5. Use of beepers, pagers, radio or earphones are not permitted during the class or tests 6. Unauthorized use of computers in the lab (such as web surfing, e-mail communication or watching/creating Facebook) will not be permitted 7. Violation of any of the above will result in a 10 point deduction from the tabulated score for calculation of final grade Eating or drinking is strictly not allowed in classroom or laboratory Academic Dishonesty Policy: It is illegal to falsify and/or otherwise misrepresent oral and/or written communications by the instructor. There are many items that fall under this category which may include but not limited to the following: i) Statements concerning dates assignments are due ii) Signature requirement iii) Bonus opportunities iv) Changes in course assignments v) Changes in grading protocol. The intentional and/or otherwise misrepresentation(s) or erroneous disclosure(s) of information presented in the classes, lectures, labs and /or other consultations for personal gain represents unethical behavior and/or academic dishonesty in an attempt for personal gain. Such behavior(s) may possibly represent slander, and/or libel, and/or defamation of character which may possibly have legal ramifications. Please refer to the student handbook for guidelines in reference to this issue. Students are encouraged to ask questions and consult each other while working on their assignments. However, sharing the work electronically or copying another student’s work by any method is strictly forbidden. If two or more students are found to share the same copy of a project, each will receive a grade of ‘0’ for that project. This penalty applies even if other students copied a student’s work without his/her permission. Therefore, it is very important that you safeguard your work, whether in printed or electronic form. Repeat offences will lead to dismissal from the course. Anyone caught cheating in a test will receive zero in that test. Second offense will be reported to the authorities and the student will be expelled from the course. University Writing Requirement: Writing is integral part of teaching and learning in all disciplines. Writing activities such as class project, lab report, test and quiz in this course may be evaluated for correct grammar and spelling. All handwritten statements have to be legible. Points may be taken off for grammatically incorrect statements or bad handwriting. Sexual Harassment, in any form, is not condoned by Albany State University or the University System of Georgia Make it a habit of visiting Engineering Website frequently for important information www.asurams.edu/coshp/naturalsciences/engineering
PowerPoint Presentation of Chapter 9.1 Chapter 9.3 PowerPoint Presentation of Chapter 10.1 Chapter 10.2 Chapter 10.9
Grade Distribution of Fall 2008 Current Grade Distribution of Fall 2009
Papers on Statics presented in American Society of Engineering Education annual conference 2009 Austin:
1. AC 2009-533: A WEB-BASED STATICS COURSE USED IN AN INVERTED CLASSROOM
2. AC 2009-579: NO NUMBERS: CONCEPTS-BASED TESTING IN ENGINEERING
3. AC 2009-807: PROBLEM SOLVING IN STATICS INVOLVES MENTAL SEARCH
4. AC 2009-1387: INTEL: PROMOTING LEARNING AND RETENTION IN A STATICS CLASS
5. AC 2009-1555: DEVELOPMENT OF AN ON-LINE SYSTEM TO HELP STUDENTS SUCCESSFULLY SOLVE STATICS PROBLEMS
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