MAE 2101 Engineering Statics - Fall, 2004
MW 4:30p-5:45p Columbine Hall #114
Instructor: Robert G. Gist
Office: ENG 244
Office Hours : M 9:30-10:30, 12:30-1:30, 3:30-4:00, or by appointment
Office Phone/Fax: 719-884-1300x2
Work e-mail: rgist@uccs.edu
Web Address: http://www.uccs.edu/~rgist
Prerequisites: Math 135 (Calculus I) and PES 111 (General Physics I)
Text: Engineering Mechanics: Statics & Dynamics, 10th Ed., by R. C. Hibbeler
Homework : The way you practice is the way you play the game. Homework is an important part
of cementing the information from the lectures into practical application that will fulfill the
objectives of this course. Homework will count as 30% of the course grade, and should be based
on INDIVIDUAL EFFORT. It will be due at the start of the class. To be graded, homework
must be neat, readable and must SHOW YOUR WORK in arriving at the answers with
intermediate calculations. Partial credit will be given for problems executed correctly but with
computation errors. Homework is due at the start of class. Homework turned in after class starts
but prior to the end of class is subject to a 10% late penalty. Late homework turned in by the
next class period after the due date will still be accepted, but will be subject to a 30% late penalty.
After this time, NO LATE HOMEWORK will be accepted. 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. Some additional
problems may be offered for extra credit. Each problem will be assessed according to the
following criteria:
Correct procedures and equations, correct answers
Correct equations identified; a few math errors
Several math errors and/or incorrect equations
Mostly incorrect equations or method of solution
Attempted (some work beyond just writing answer)
Did not attempt
5 pts
4 pts
3 pts
2 pts
1 pt
0 pts
Organization: Engineering work should be clear and easy to follow. Homework should be
arranged in numerical order, with pages numbered and name included on each page (or stapled
together). 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.
Exams : There will be two review exams given during the semester, each counting 25% of your
grade. I will give you at least a week’s notice as to the exact date of the exam as well as the
material you will be responsible for on each test. In addition to the two in-class exams there will
be a comprehensive final exam on Wednesday, Dec 15. The final exam will count for 20% of
your grade. Unless arrangements have been made PRIOR to any exam, THERE WILL BE NO
MAKE-UP EXAMS. MISSED EXAMS WILL RECEIVE A SCORE OF ZERO. For each
exam, you will be allowed to bring a 3x5 inch index card with formulas and constants written on
it. Calculators are also allowed to be used for the exams (no computers).
R. Gist
http://www.uccs.edu/~rgist
MAE 2101 Engineering Statics - Fall, 2004
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Grades: Your grade will be based on the following weighting:
Homework
Exam #1
Exam #2
Final Exam
30%
25%
25%
20%
The grading ranges are posted on my website. The ranges are: 4.0 (89.5 to 100), 3.x (79.5 to
89.4), 2.x (69.5 to 79.4), 1.x (59.5-69.4) and 0.x (0 to 59.4). Ranges include +’s and –‘s.
Students with disabilities should provide their letters of certification and accommodation within
the first two weeks of class. Special accommodations for tests are required one week prior to the
scheduled exam date.
Units : Keeping track and showing units (where they exist) is a critical aspect of computing and
reporting engineering results. Reminders will appear on homework problems with missing units
prior to the first exam. After that (including all exams) DEDUCTIONS WILL BE TAKEN FOR
MISSING UNITS.
Calculators : Calculators and computers are a part of the modern engineer’s tool set. They
provide an alternate means to check your answers and to reduce computation errors. If you can
program and apply calculators to assist you in your problem solving, you are increasing your skill
set. Calculators will be allowed during exams; HOWEVER, enough INTERMEDIATE STEPS
MUST BE SHOWN to convince me that you understand how to solve the problem. Computers,
PDAs, and cell phones may not be used during exams.
Syllabus *
Topic
Aug 23
Introduction
(1) General Principals
(2) Vectors
(2) Vectors
(3) Forces
Labor Day Holiday
(3) Forces
(4) Systems of Forces &
Momenta
(4) Systems of Forces &
Momenta
(5) Objects in Equilibrium
(5) Objects in Equilibrium
Review
Exam #1
Aug 25
Aug 30
Sep 1
Sep 6
Sep 8
Sep 13
Sep 15
Sep 20
Sep 22
Sep 27
Sep 29
* Subject to change; see website
R. Gist
Vectors, Forces and Equilibrium
Date
Homework Due *
Read Ahead
for Next Class
Chapters 1, 2
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 3
Chapter 5
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
(continued)
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Chapter 6
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Syllabus (continued)*
Oct 4
Oct 6
(6) Structures in Equilibrium
(6) Structures in Equilibrium
Oct 11
Oct 13
(6) Structures in Equilibrium
(7) Internal Forces &
Momenta (beams)
(7) Internal Forces &
Momenta (beams)
(7) Internal Forces &
Momenta (beams)
(7) Internal Forces (cables,
gases, liquids)
(8) Friction
(8) Friction
Review
Exam 2
(9) Centroids; Cent. of Mass
(9) Centroids; Cent. of Mass
(9) Centroids; Cent. of Mass
(10) Moments & Products of
Inertia
Thanksgiving Holiday
(10) Moments & Products of
Inertia
(10) Moments & Products of
Inertia
(11) Virtual Work
Review
Final
Oct 18
Oct 20
Oct 25
Oct 27
Nov 1
Nov 3
Nov 8
Nov 10
Nov 15
Nov 17
Nov 22
Nov 24
Nov 29
Dec 1
Dec 6
Dec 8
Dec 15
Homework Due *
Chapter 6
Chapter 8
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
* Subject to change; see website
R. Gist
Read Ahead
for Next Class
Chapter 7
Friction, Internal Forces,
Virtual Work
Topic
Rigid Bodies
Date
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Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 9
Chapter 11
Chapter 10
Chapter 11