MAE 2101 Engineering Statics - Fall, 2007
MW 4:30p-5:45p ENGR #103
Course Syllabus
Instructor: Robert G. Gist
Office and Hours: ENGR 244, (TW 11a-12)
UCCS e-mail: rgist@uccs.edu
Web Site: http://www.uccs.edu/~rgist
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: Math 135 and PES 111
Text: Engineering Mechanics: Statics & Dynamics,
11th Ed., by R. C. Hibbeler
Course Description: Force vectors,
moments of force, equilibrium of a
particle and rigid bodies,
structural analysis and trusses,
internal forces and shear,
friction, center of gravity and
mass, moments of inertia, and
virtual work.
Attendance: Attendance will not be monitored. It is each student’s responsibility to cover any
material due to missed lectures. Call the Snow Line (262-3346) 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 and work 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 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: Dates for exams are tentative, and may occur a week before or after the date indicated
below. At least a week’s notice will be given before the exam. There will be no make-up
exams. Any missed exam will result in a grade of zero. Excuses for illness or family
emergencies must be communicated to the instructor prior to the missed exam. Exams are
closed book, but calculators and a 3”x5” cue card will be allowed. Exam 3 will be
administered on the day of finals, and is not cumulative.
Homework
15%
Grades: In summary, your grade will be weighted as shown.
The letter grade ranges are posted on my website. Ranges
Bridge project
10%
include +’s and –‘s.
Exams (3)
75%
Disabilities: Students with a disability who require
accommodations should provide a letter of accommodation from Student Enrichment
Services (MH 105, x3354) within the first two weeks of the semester. Special
accommodations for tests are required a week prior to the scheduled exam.
Calculators: Calculators will be allowed during exams.
Questions, comments: It is my hope that you will feel comfortable asking questions in class.
Chances are that if you are unsure about some topic, there are others who have a similar
question. If you have relevant experience with a subject, please feel free to share comments
with the class.
Cell phones, classroom: 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
8/16/2007
MAE 2101 Engineering Statics - Fall, 2007
MW 4:30p-5:45p ENGR #103
Significant Dates
Date
Sept 3, 4
Nov 21 – Nov 25
Dec 12 (Wed)
Event
Labor Day Holiday
Thanksgiving Break
Final Exam
Note
No class
No class
4:30pm to 7:00
Schedule (subject to change)
R. Gist
Structures, Internal Forces, Friction
Mon
Wed
Mon
Wed
Mon
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Wed
Mon
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Mon
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Mon
Wed
Mon
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Mon
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Mon
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Mon
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Mon
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Mon
Wed
Mon
Wed
Wed
Vectors,Forces & Equilibrium
Unit
Centroids,Moments; Virtual Work
Date
20-Aug
22-Aug
27-Aug
29-Aug
3-Sep
5-Sep
10-Sep
12-Sep
17-Sep
19-Sep
24-Sep
26-Sep
1-Oct
3-Oct
8-Oct
10-Oct
15-Oct
17-Oct
22-Oct
24-Oct
29-Oct
31-Oct
5-Nov
7-Nov
12-Nov
14-Nov
19-Nov
21-Nov
26-Nov
28-Nov
3-Dec
5-Dec
12-Dec
Topic
(1) General Principles
(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
Unit 1 Review
Exam 1
(6) Structures in Equilibrium
(6) Structures in Equilibrium
(6) Structures in Equilibrium
(7) Intermal Forces & Momenta
(7) Intermal Forces & Momenta
(7) Intermal Forces & Momenta
(7) Intermal Forces & Momenta
(8) Friction
(8) Friction
Unit 2 Review
Exam 2
(9) Centroids; Centers of Mass
(9) Centroids; Centers of Mass
(9) Centroids; Centers of Mass
(10) Moments & Products of Inertia
Thanksgiving Holiday
(10) Moments & Products of Inertia
(10) Moments & Products of Inertia
(11) Virtual Work
Unit 3 Review
Exam 3
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Notes
Ch 1&2 HW due
Ch 3 HW due
Ch 4 HW due
Ch 5 HW due
Ch 6 HW due
Ch 7 HW due
Ch 8 HW due
Ch 9 HW due
Ch 10 HW due
Ch 11 HW due
4:30p to 7:00
8/16/2007