Statics
ENGR 01271- 2 – Fall 2010
Section
02
Place
Meeting Times
202 Rowan Hall TRF 10:50 –
12:05 PM
Instructor
Dr. von Lockette
Room 138
vonlockette@rowan.edu
Office Hours
TBA
Course Goal
The goal of this course is for students to gain mastery of the theory and applications of engineering
mechanics (Statics). Material covered in this course is crucial to subsequent courses in both the civil,
and mechanical engineering curricula.
Objectives
Upon completing this course, you will be able to do the following:
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Work with scalar and vector quantities
Analyze and determine the resultant of system of forces
Understand and apply the concept of equilibrium to particles and rigid bodies
Determine the centroid of areas
Determine forces in beams, frames, and machines
Catalog Description
This course deals with the study of engineering statics, which includes the statics of structural systems.
The study of structural systems includes equilibrium, structural analysis, and geometric properties of
structural members. Prerequisites - Physics I and Calculus II required.
Text
Engineering Mechanics: Statics (latest ed.) – Bedford and Fowler, Prentice Hall, ISBN 9780136142256
Attendance Policy
In keeping with published policy (see Rowan Undergraduate Catalog), attendance is required because
substantial in-class material is presented.
Homework
Homework is a major part of this course because the principles and concepts covered in class can only
be learned by practicing their applications. Assignments should be neatly written in a clear and logical
fashion on engineering paper in the format specified by the instructor (Schematic, Given, Find,
Analysis). Final answers should be boxed and have appropriate units. Assignments are due at the
beginning of the class announced by the instructor. Late assignments will not be collected and you will
receive a zero for the assignment. The grade for the assignment will be determined by a subset of the
problems assigned.
You are encouraged to consult with others on homework, but attempt each problem individually before
working out the details together. Only by attempting the problem individually first will you find out
which concepts you need to review and practice. The homework will be submitted from two-student
teams.
Quizzes
Quizzes will be given that cover the homework that is due. This is to ensure that you are learning the
material along the way, so that we can correct problems before exams. You must be present to take the
quiz on the day that it is given or you will receive a zero for that quiz. NO QUIZ CAN BE MADE UP
OR TAKEN IN ADVANCE (no exceptions, so please don’t ask). The lowest quiz score will be
dropped, no questions asked, when calculating your final grade.
Exams
There will be one midterm exam during the term and one final exam at the end of the term. A one page
8-1/211 inch formula sheet (prepared by the student) is permitted. NO additional materials (class
notes, old exams, old quizzes, homework sets and other worked out problems) will be allowed during
the exams. The sheet may have equations but no text or figures. You may use variable names but no
other contractions.
Grading
This course is only offered for grade credit. The grade is determined by evaluating work performed in
the listed areas:
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Homework
Quizzes
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
5%
30%
25%
40%
Policies:
1. Regular attendance is expected; regardless of attendance, you are responsible for all notes and assignments.
2. There will be no make-up exams. Where 24 hours notice and documentation of illness or emergency are presented,
arrangements will be made to replace the missing grade with a suitable existing or upcoming assignment. Call my office
and leave a message or send email.
3. Homework is due at the beginning of class on the date specified. Late work will not be accepted.
4. Any grading questions must be brought within one class period after the assignment has been returned and must be
accompanied by a detailed written explanation of the suspected error. Type written pages only.
5. All exams must be done independently.
6. All homework must be done neatly, preferably on engineering paper, and must be well organized. The problem must be
restated and, if applicable, free body diagrams must be drawn. As a format, label the following : "Given: x Find: y” or
some appropriate variant for all questions. All homework must be turned in with a cover sheet that lists your
name, assignment number, and the final answers to all problems with correct units. The first page of your
solutions must have the assignment number of list of problems. All pages must have your name. You still must show all
work, box all answers, and show units on the pages where solutions are worked out. Failure to do any of the above will
result in a 20 point penalty.