Chabot College
Fall 2002
Course Outline for Engineering 35
STATICS
Catalog Description:
35 - Statics
3 units
Force systems under equilibrium conditions; rigid body structures; vector; graphical and algebraic
solutions of problems; principles of virtual work. Prerequisites: Physics 4A, Mathematics 2 and
Engineering 21 (all completed with a grade of C or higher) 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.
Prerequisite Skills:
Before entering the course the student should be able to:
1. analyze and solve a variety of problems often using calculus in topics such as:
a. addition, subtraction, dot product and cross product of vectors
b. linear and rotational kinematics
c. dynamics
d. momentum
e. work, kinetic energy, and potential energy
f. rotational kinematics and dynamics
g. statics
h. gravitation
i. fluids
j. waves;
2. operate standard laboratory equipment;
3. analyze laboratory data;
4. write comprehensive laboratory reports;
5. understand the natural logarithmic function and its definition in terms of a Riemann integral;
6. define and differentiate inverse functions;
7. apply inverse function theory to define and derive properties of the exponential function from
the natural logarithm;
8. apply inverse function theory to the trigonometric functions obtaining their derivatives;
9. understand and use the hyperbolic functions and their inverses in differentiation and
integration environments;
10. use standard techniques of integration such as integration by parts, trigonometric integrals,
11. trigonometric substitution;' partial fractions, rational functions of sine and cosine;
12. graph polar equations and find area of regions enclosed by the graphs of polar equations;
13. evaluate limits using L'Hopital's Rule;
14. evaluate improper integrals;
15. understand and use parametric representations of plane curves;
16. perform basic vector algebra in R3 and R3 an interpret the results geometrically;
17. find equations of lines and planes in R3;
18. construct polynomial approximation (Taylor polynomials) for various functions and estimate
their accuracy using an appropriate form of the remainder term in Taylor's formula;
19. determine whether a series converges absolutely, converges conditionally or diverges;
20. construct (directly or indirectly) power series representations (Taylor series) for various
functions, determine their radii of convergence, and use them to approximate function values;
21. analyze spatial visualization;
22. develop habits of accuracy, neatness, and orderliness;
23. solve applications, which illustrate fundamental spatial problems in the field of engineering.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
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apply an understanding of mechanics as applied to static structures;
analyze the effects of vertical and horizontal forces on rigid structures;
evaluate tangential forces generated between contacting surfaces;
draw uniform beam shear and moment diagrams;
Chabot College
Course Outline for Engineering 35
Effective Fall Semester 2001
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Expected Outcomes for Students: continued
5. calculate summation of moments;
6. sum the effects of distributed force over a region or surface;
7. graphically and mathematically determine the resultant of force systems.
Course Content:
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Principles of statics
Force system
Equilibrium
Structures
Distributed forces
Friction
Virtual work
Moments of inertia - area and mass
Methods of Presentation:
1. Lecture
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments:
a. Read textbook
b. Work problems in textbook
c. Complete lab work
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
a. Quizzes
b. Midterm exams
c. Final exam
d. Textbook problems
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Engineering Mechanics - Statics, Meriam and Krage, Wiley Publishing, 2000
Special Student Materials:
1. Scientific Calculator
2. Engineer Scale
3. Straight edge
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ENGR 35 Outline Fall 2002