MAE 2103 Engineering Mechanics I - Spring 2012
TR 3:05pm-4:20pm UH #133
Course Syllabus
Instructor: Robert G. Gist
Office & Hours: OCSE A-418, (M 12:30-2, T 11-12)
UCCS e-mail: rgist@uccs.edu
Web Site: http://www.uccs.edu/~rgist
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: Math 1350 and PES 1110
Text: Engineering Mechanics: Statics & Dynamics,
12th ed., by Hibbeler
ISBN: 978-0136077909 or 978-0138149291
Course Description: (This is the first semester of
a two-semester course covering engineering statics and
dynamics.) Force vectors, moments of
force, equilibrium of a particle and
rigid bodies, structural analysis and
trusses, internal forces and sheer,
friction, center of gravity and mass,
moments of inertia, virtual work, and
kinematics of particles.
Attendance: Attendance will not be monitored. It is each student’s responsibility to cover any
material due to missed lectures. Call 255-3346 for school closures.
Homework: Homework will be due at the start of class. You will typically have at least one
week after homework is assigned. Study groups are acceptable and encouraged, but
homework should be based on individual effort. Equations used and intermediate calculations
must be shown. Homework turned in after it is due is subject to a 10% penalty per late class
period. If extreme circumstances should present themselves, consult with me as soon as
possible. Each homework set will consist of around 5-7 problems from the chapter. Each
problem will be assessed on a scale of 0 to 5, with partial credit given for correct procedures
and deductions taken for errors, missing units or improper format.
Format for Homework: Engineering work should be clear and easy to follow. Homework
should be arranged in numerical order, with pages stapled, numbered, and your name
included on each page. Homework and exam solutions should be organized, and answers
should be clearly marked (circled, boxed, or underlined, for example.) It is recommended
that each problem contain: (a) a brief problem statement, (b) diagrams, (c) given values, (d)
values to be found, (e) equations used, (f) solution steps, and (g) answer(s) with units. If
readability becomes a problem, feedback will be provided before any deductions are made.
Project: One of the at-home activities will be the design and testing of a bridge truss. This
project lets students analyze internal forces in a truss using a provided software program.
Participation is awarded at least 70%, with better performance receiving a better grade.
Details will be provided at a later date in class and on the website. Due date is May 1st.
Exams: Dates for exams are tentative, but at least a week’s notice will be given before the exam.
There will be no make-up exams. Exams are closed book, but calculators and a 3”x5” cue
card will be allowed. Exam 3 will be administered on the day
Homework
15%
of finals, and is not cumulative.
Grades: In summary, your grade will be weighted as shown.
Bridge project
10%
The letter grade ranges are posted on my website. Ranges
Exams (3)
75%
include +’s and –‘s.
Disabilities: Students with disabilities should provide their letters of certification and
accommodation within the first two weeks of class. Special accommodations for tests are
required a week prior to the scheduled exam date.
Calculators: Calculators will be allowed during exams. No particular calculator is required, but
suggested calculators that operate on vectors are the TI-89 and the HP-49 or HP-50.
Cell phones, classroom etiquette: Please show proper etiquette by turning cell phones to silent
mode and keeping conversation to a minimum during lecture. Please remain in the classroom
unless an emergency arises, since foot traffic in the class can be disruptive to other students.
R. Gist
http://www.uccs.edu/~rgist
1/17/2012
MAE 2103 Engineering Mechanics I - Spring 2012
TR 3:05pm-4:20pm UH #133
Significant Dates
Date
Mar 26 – Mar 30
May 10 (Thu)
Event
Spring Break
Final Exam
Note
No class
1:40pm to 4:10pm
Schedule (subject to change)
Particle Statics
Tue
Thu
Tue
Thu
Tue
Thu
Tue
Thu
Tue
Thu
Tue
Thu
Tue
Thu
Tue
Thu
Tue
Thu
Tue
Thu
Tue
Thu
Tue
Thu
Tue
Thu
Tue
Thu
Tue
Thu
Tue
Thu
Thu
Topic
Reading
Introduction, Units
1.1-1.6
Vectors-resultants, components & summing
2.1-2.8
Scalar Products, Projections, Vector Subtraction
Equilibrium of a particle (2-D)
Equilibrium of a particle (3-D); Forces in space
Vector Products, Moments
2.9
3.1-3.3
3.4
3.4
Couples
4.1-4.5
Equivalent systems
4.6-4.8
Equivalent systems
4.9
Unit 1 Review
Exam 1
Rigid Body Statics
17-Jan
19-Jan
24-Jan
26-Jan
31-Jan
2-Feb
7-Feb
9-Feb
14-Feb
16-Feb
21-Feb
23-Feb
28-Feb
1-Mar
6-Mar
8-Mar
13-Mar
15-Mar
20-Mar
22-Mar
27-Mar
29-Mar
3-Apr
5-Apr
10-Apr
12-Apr
17-Apr
19-Apr
24-Apr
26-Apr
1-May
3-May
10-May
Unit
Free-body diagrams & support reactions
5.1-5.2
Equilibrium of a rigid body (2-D)
5.3-5.4
Equilibrium of a rigid body (3-D)
5.6
Equilibrium of a rigid body (3-D)
5.6
Centroid & Mom. Of Inertia (by integration)
9.1, 10.1, 10.8
Centroid (composite shapes); Loading
9.2-9.4
Truss analysis
6.1-6.3
Truss analysis - method of joints
6.1-6.3
Truss analysis - method of sections
6.4-6.5
Spring Break
Spring Break
Unit 2 Review
Exam 2
Frames and machines
6.6
Friction
Particle Dynamics
Date
8.1-8.5
Position, velocity & acceleration
12.1
Rectilinear motion; Projectile motion
12.6
Curvilinear motion (2D) - cartesian, tangent/normal
12.5-12.8
Curvilinear motion (2D) - polar
12.5-12.8
Dependent motion
12.9
Bridge project due
Unit 3 Review / Bridge project review
Exam 3
1:40-4:10pm
* Subject to change; Any change to exam dates will be given at least 1 week notice; see website for homework due
dates.
R. Gist
http://www.uccs.edu/~rgist
1/17/2012