MAE 2103 Engineering Mechanics I - Summer 2012
TueThu 8:00am-10:40am OCSE B-215
Course Syllabus
Instructor: Robert G. Gist
Office & Hours: OCSE A-418, (MonWed Noon-1:00,
TueThu Noon-12:30)
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 July 26th.
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 of
Homework
15%
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
6/21/2012
MAE 2103 Engineering Mechanics I - Summer 2012
TueThu 8:00am-10:40am OCSE B-215
Significant Dates
Date
July 4
Jul 26 (Thur)
Aug 2 (Thur)
Event
Independence Day Holiday
Bridge project due
Final Exam
Note
No class
Email *.bdc file by 11:59pm
Schedule (subject to change)
Thu
19-Jun
Tue
21-Jun
Thu
26-Jun
Tue
28-Jun
Thu
3-Jul
Tue
5-Jul
Thu
10-Jul
Tue
12-Jul
Thu
17-Jul
Tue
19-Jul
Thu
24-Jul
Tue
26-Jul
Thu
31-Jul
Tue
2-Aug
Thu
Sections in Text
Introduction, Units
1.1-1.6
Scalar Products, Projections, Vector Subtraction
2.1-2.8
Scalar Products, Projections, Vector Subtraction
2.9
Equilibrium of a particle (2-D)
Equilibrium of a particle (3-D); Forces in space
Vector Products, Moments
Couples
Equivalent systems
3.1-3.3
3.4
3.4
4.1-4.5
4.6-4.8
Exam 1 Review
Exam 1
Distributed loads; Free-body diagrams & support reactions
Rigid Body Statics
14-Jun
4.9, 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)
Centroid & Mom. Of Inertia (by integration)
Centroid (composite shapes); Loading
Truss analysis
Truss analysis - method of joints
Truss analysis - method of sections
Truss analysis - space trusses
5.6
9.1, 10.1, 10.8
9.2-9.4
6.1-6.3
6.4-6.5
6.1-6.3
6.4-6.5
Exam 2 Review
Exam 2
Particle Kinematics
Tue
Particle Statics
Topic
Date
12-Jun
Frames and machines
Friction
Position, velocity & acceleration
Rectilinear motion; Projectile motion
Curvilinear motion (2D) - cartesian, tangent/normal
Curvilinear motion (2D) - polar
Dependent motion
Bridge project review
6.6
8.1-8.5
12.1
12.6
12.5-12.8
12.5-12.8
12.9
Exam 3 Review
Exam 3
* 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
6/21/2012