AET 271Section: [Insert]
[Insert other course information (optional): blended, honors]
Credit Hours: 3.00
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Lab Hours: 2.00
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2.00
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Course Description:
Applied Statics covers the branch of mechanics concerned with bodies at rest and forces in equilibrium.
R eal force systems are studied by applying the principles of equilibrium to rigid bodies and simple structures. Distributed forces, determination of centroids, moments of inertia, analysis of structures, friction and related topics are presented. Applied methods including the use of software to evaluate static systems will be used.
Course Prerequisite: AET-171 or EGR 151with a grade of C or higher, and credit with a grade of C or higher or concurrent enrolment in MAT-158
Course Notes : This course requires basic Windows and file management skills. This course requires basic reading, basic writing, and basic math.
Section Notes:
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Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1.
List and explain Newton’s Three Laws of Motion.
2.
Define the basic quantities of length, time, mass and force.
3.
Define particle, rigid body and concentrated force.
4.
Use both metric and English standard units in calculations and convert between these systems.
5.
Use vector operations to calculate system forces in applied problems.
6.
Define equilibrium of a particle.
7.
Draw an accurate free-body diagram of a rigid body subjected to a system of forces, couples and support systems.
8.
Define types of force: contact, body, normal, frictional and gravitational.
9.
Define and use a two-force member system to solve problems.
10.
Define and use a three-force member system to solve problems.
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11.
Define a moment of force and moment arm.
12.
Determine the resultant force and the resultant axis for static systems.
13.
Describe the characteristics of a couple.
14.
Define and use the design process in applied problems.
15.
Calculate the moment of force about a point, axis or directed line.
16.
Write and solve equations of equilibrium for a rigid body subjected to a system of forces and couples.
17.
Recognize truss configurations used in roofs and bridges.
18.
Identify characteristics of an ideal truss.
19.
Draw a simple truss using basic elements.
20.
Identify zero-force members in a truss.
21.
Determine the mechanical advantage of a lever or system of levers.
22.
Determine the support reactions and member forces for a simple plane frame.
23.
Locate the center of gravity of a body.
24.
Locate the centroid of a line and a plane area.
25.
Find the surface area, volume and centroid of a body of revolution.
26.
Describe how fluid responds to stress.
27.
Describe the general characteristics of hydrostatic pressure.
28.
Describe the basic characteristics of the frictional force acting between bodies in contact.
29.
Solve problems that include friction between surfaces in contact.
30.
Analyze the behavior of simple machines that utilize the effects of friction.
31.
Describe the loads and support conditions for a beam and a shaft.
32.
Determine the reactions for a beam or shaft in response to axial forces, twisting moments, bending moments, concentrated forces, shear forces and couples.
Course Outline:
I.
Newton’s Law of Motion
II.
Forces and vector quantities
A.
Characteristics of forces
B.
Newton’s Third Law
C.
Force components
D.
Vector types and components
III.
Equilibrium of a particle
IV.
Two-dimensional forces, couples and rigid-body equilibrium
V.
Three-dimensional forces, couples and rigid-body equilibrium
VI.
Trusses
A.
Joints
B.
Sections
C.
Compound and complex
VII.
Simple structures and machines
A.
Levers
B.
Pulleys
C.
Simple plane frames
D.
Mechanisms
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E.
Parabolic cables and suspensions
VIII.
Center of gravity, centroids and distributive forces
A.
Gravity axis of a body
B.
Centroids of plane areas and lines
C.
Composite bodies
IX.
Fluid statics
A.
Stress, fluid and pressure
B.
Pressure variation with depth of fluid
X.
Friction
A.
Frictional force between bodies in contact
B.
Simple machines
XI.
Beams and shafts
A.
Concentrated forces and couples
B.
Shear forces and bending moments
C.
Axial forces and twisting moments
Assignments and Grading Criteria
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Policies
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Late work/make-up policy: [Insert]
Weekly Course Schedule
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Teaching Schedule
The scheduling of the activities and teaching strategies on this syllabus, but not the objectives or content, may be altered at any time at the discretion of the instructor.
Withdrawals: The last day to drop this course is [Insert date according to Important Class Dates for term https://catalog.mchenry.edu/syllabi/Pages/default.aspx]. Failure to attend class does not constitute official withdrawal. If students are considering a withdrawal, they should consult directly with the instructor and an academic advisor. Students may withdraw from a class through the Registration Office, either in person or by fax: (815) 455-3766. In their request, students should include their name, student ID number, course prefix, number and section, course title, instructor, reason for withdrawing, and their signature. Withdrawal from a course will not be accepted over the telephone.
Academic Support for Special Populations Students
Students with Disabilities:
It is the policy and practice of McHenry County College to create inclusive learning environments. If you are a student with a disability that qualifies under the American with Disabilities Act – Amended
(ADAA) and require accommodations, please contact the Access and Disability Services office for information on appropriate policies and procedures for receiving accommodations and support.
Disabilities covered by ADAA may include learning, psychiatric, and physical disabilities, or chronic health disorders. Students should contact the Access and Disability Services office if they are not certain whether a medical condition/disability qualifies. To receive accommodations, students must make a formal request and must supply documentation from a qualified professional to support that request.
However, you do not need to have your documentation in hand for our first meeting. Students who believe they qualify must contact the Access and Disability Services office to begin the accommodation process. All discussions remain confidential. The Access and Disability Services office is located in
Room A260 in A Building in the Atrium. To schedule an appointment to speak with the manager, please call (815) 455-8766. Information about disabilities services at MCC can be found at: www.mchenry.edu/access
Students in Career/Technical Programs
As a student enrolled in a career or technical education program at McHenry County College, you may be eligible for services and assistance under the Carl D. Perkins III Grant. Grant funds are used, in part, to assist students who are at risk of not succeeding in their educational pursuits. The traits that often prevent students from succeeding are: economic disadvantage, academic disadvantage, disability/disabilities, single parent, displaced homemaker, enrollment in a program in which their gender is under represented, and limited English proficiency (LEP). The definitions of each trait are available in the Access and
Disability Services office. Students with one or more of these traits are referred to as Perkins Special
Populations Students.
If you would like to know if you are eligible for services at any time during the semester, please do not hesitate to contact the Manager, Access and Disability Services. The office is Room A260, and phone number is (815) 455-8676.
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Additional syllabus information and resources can be found at www.mchenry.edu/syllabusinfo.
STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWING ALL SYLLABUS INFORMATION.
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