Syllabus
Engineering Statics
EGR-2103- 201
EGR 2103 - Engineering Statics
Summer 2010
Tulsa Community College – Northeast Campus
Instructor: Bruce Merrill
Phone: 595-7519
Office: ET 116
Email: wmerrill@ tulsacc.edu
Division:
Science, Mathematics & Engineering Technology
Division Office: A-1130
Phone: 595-7542
Class Schedule:
Lecture: T R, 9:00 - 11:50 PM in Room ET - 110, Engineering Technology Building
Textbooks:
Engineering Mechanics Statics, 12e, Hibbeler, Pearson–Prentice Hall, 2009
Straightedge and engineering graph paper for use on homework and exam problems and
scientific calculator - Textbook and materials are available in the NE Campus bookstore
Prerequisites:
PHY 2034 Engineering Physics I
MTH 2114 Analytical Geometry and Calculus I
Next Course in Sequence
EGR 2143 Strength of Materials
Course Description:
Topics covered are: equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies in two and three dimensions,
vector algebra of forces and moments, friction, centroids, moments of inertia, distributed forces,
internal loads with loading diagrams, trusses, and frames. Lecture 3 hours. No laboratory.
Course Objectives
Engineering Statics is designed to accomplish these objectives:
1. Develop an understanding of static equilibrium and Newton’s laws of motion and how to apply
them to engineering systems. [ABET goals A2, A3]
2. Learn a systematic approach to problem solving. [A3]
3. Advance effective mathematical and graphical communication skills. [B3]
4. Promote a strong work ethic in students. [C2]
Computer Assisted Instruction
Optional programs in the computer center are available for your use. The programs are filed under
“Physics”.
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Teaching Methods
The basic approach to the course will be to present fundamental engineering concepts followed be
example problems. Questions and comments are welcome and expected for students current in
reading and assignments.
Homework problems are meant to be for practice prior to the examinations. The material and
homework problems in this course are cumulative.
Grading
There are variable points available from exams, quizzes and homework.
Typically the points are broken down as follows:
- Quizzes:
25 and 50 pts – 3 to 6 total
- Mid-Term and final exam:
100 and 150 pts respectively
- Homework and participation: varies – up to 100 pts credit given
Grading will be assigned based upon the following scale:
A = 90 - 100%; B = 80 - 89%; C = 70 - 79%; D = 60 - 69%; F = Below 60.0%
The grading scale may be adjusted at the discretion of the instructor. Adjustments to the grading
scale will be announced; but take place at the end of the semester.
Course Withdrawal:
The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed 3/4 the duration of any class. Contact the
Counseling Office at any TCC campus to initiate withdrawal from a course ('W' grade) or to change
from Credit to Audit. Check the TCC Academic Calendar for deadlines. Students who stop
participating in the course and fail to withdraw may receive a course grade of “F,” which may have
financial aid consequences for the student.
Communications:
a. Email communications: All TCC students receive a designated “MyTCC” email address (ex:
jane.doe@mail.tulsacc.edu). All communications to you about TCC and course
assignments will be sent to your MyTCC email address; and you must use MyTCC email to
send email to, and receive email from, the instructor regarding this course.
b. Inclement Weather: TCC rarely closes. If extreme weather conditions or emergency
situations arise, TCC always gives cancellation notices to radio and television stations. This
information is also posted on the TCC website (www.tulsacc.edu).
12. General Education Goals: General Education courses at TCC ensure that our graduates gain skills,
knowledge, and abilities that comprise a common foundation for their higher education and a
backdrop for their work and personal lives. TCC’s General Education goals are: Critical Thinking,
Effective Communication, Engaged Learning, and Technological Proficiency.
13. Classroom Etiquette: Open and mutually respectful communication of varied opinions, beliefs, and
perspectives during classroom or online discussion encourages the free exchange of ideas that is
essential to higher learning and to the ability to learn from each other. Use of any electronic device
is at the discretion of the instructor.
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14. Syllabus Changes: Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students will be
notified of any changes to the syllabus in writing.
15. Students with Disabilities: TCC provides accommodations for qualifying students in compliance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For information, students may contact the disabled
Student Resource Center, 918-595-7115, or the Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing,
918-595-7428V, 918-595-7434TTY.
16. Academic Dishonesty: Academic dishonesty (cheating) is defined as the deception of others about
one’s own work or about the work of another. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned
or tolerated at campuses within the Tulsa Community College system. Tulsa Community College
adopts a policy delegating certain forms of authority for disciplinary action to the faculty. Such
disciplinary actions delegated to the faculty include, but are not limited to, the dismissal of
disrespectful or disorderly students from classes. In the case of academic dishonesty a faculty
member may:
 require the student to redo an assignment or test, or require the student to complete a substitute
assignment or test;
 Record a "zero" for the assignment or test in question;
 Recommend to the student that the student withdraw from the class, or administratively
withdraw the student from the class;
 Record a grade of "F" for the student at the end of the semester.
Faculty may request that disciplinary action be taken against a student at the administrative level by
submitting such request to the Dean of Student Services.
17. Institutional Statement: Each student is responsible for being aware of the information contained
in the TCC Catalog, the TCC Student Policies & Resources Handbook, and semester information
listed in the class schedule. All information may be viewed on the TCC website: www.tulsacc.edu.
18. Tentative Schedule
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Classes
June 8 & 10
June 15 & 17
June 22 & 24
June 29 & July 1
July 6 & 7
July 13 & 15
July 20 & 22
July 27 & 29
Activity
Introduction, Chapter 1, Chapter 2,Vectors
Chapter 3
Chapter 4, 5
Chapter 5, Mid Term Exam
Chapter 6, 7
Chapter 7, 8
Chapter 9, 10
Final Exam
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Fundamentals (2 wks)
1. Newton’s Laws
2. Vector Algebra; Vector Components
3. Position, Unit and Force Vector
4. Dot Product, Cross Product
6. Moment of a Force about a Point
7. Moment of a Force about a Line
Static Equilibrium (5 wks)
1. Equilibrium of a Particle
2. Support Reactions and Free Body Diagrams
3. Static Indeterminacy and Partial Constraints
4. 2-D and 3-D Static Equilibrium
5. Trusses: Method of Joints, Method of Sections
6. Frames and Machines
7. Dry Friction: Coulomb’s Laws
- Systems with Friction: Sliding or Tipping
- Wedges, Belt Friction
Equivalent Systems (2 wks)
1. Determination of the Resultant of Concurrent Forces
2. Equivalent Force/Couple Systems
3. Centroid and Center of Mass: by Composite Parts, by Integration
4. Surface Loadings: Line Loads, Pressure Distributions
5. Fluid Statics: Rectangular Surfaces
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