ENGR 115 (Statics/Strength of Materials) Syllabus, F15
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SYLLABUS:
8/25/2015
Engineering 115, Statics/Strength of Materials
4 Units, Fall 2015, Section # 31486
• Bring this syllabus to class every day!!!
• If you lose your syllabus, print your own copy from the Engineering
web site (listed below). Solutions to the Course Work (CW) are
posted on the web site.
• All your work must be written in pencil – notes & corrections
must be written in pen.
INSTRUCTOR:
Office:
Phone:
E-mail:
Web Site:
Office Hours:
Dr. Nick Arnold
PS 118
965-0581 x4253
arnold@sbcc.edu
http://science.sbcc.edu/physics/engineering/ (SOLUTIONS POSTED HERE)
CLASS MEETINGS:
TThF 11:10 AM - 12:20 PM in PS 128
TEXT(S):
Engineering Mechanics, 6th Ed, Statics, Meriam & Kraige, 2007, Wiley.
ENGR 115, Statics/Strength of Materials, Bookstore Packet, Nick Arnold.
Monday: 3:00-3:50 PM; Tues.: 12:20-12:45 PM & 1:45-2:10 PM; Wednesday: 3:00-3:50 PM;
Thurs.: 12:20-12:45 PM & 1:45-2:10 PM; Fri.: 2:05-2:55 PM.
SUGGESTIONS FOR STUDYING:
• This class is essentially an upper-division or university level class (i.e., more in-depth
study and more challenging problems). à If you are not ahead, then you are behind!
Note also that Physics 121 (Mechanics) is a Prerequisite.
• Attend class regularly – this is one of the highest indicators of student success!
• Read the book before it is covered in class (Reading Questions will be assigned).
• Spend time solving the assigned problems – work additional problems if needed.
• Work in STUDY GROUPS!!!
• If you miss a class, get the notes from a Study Group partner (make arrangements early in the
semester).
• See me during office hours for help or clarifications.
• Check your SBCC Pipeline account (you can set up a forwarding address) for updates.
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PREREQUISITES:
ADVISORIES:
Math 150 (Calculus I) and Physics 121 (Mechanics)
Concurrent enrollment in Math 160 (Calculus II) is recommended
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Study and analysis of force systems, statics of particles, rigid bodies, distributed forces, structures,
friction, centroids, moments of inertia, and internal forces in beams.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO’s) are results at the end of the semester that we want students to
know after finishing the course (with a grade of ‘C’ or better), and for faculty to measure, for the sole
purpose of improving student attainment of these desired competencies. SLO’s are to be overarching – i.e., general ideas that usually cover more than one specific course topic.
SLO's for ENGR 115
SLO # Description
1
Evaluate the constraining reactions needed to
maintain static equilibrium on two- and threedimensional rigid bodies acted on by forcecouple systems.
2
Develop analysis methods to examine and
evaluate force-couple systems acting on
engineering sructures (trusses, frames and
machines) in static equilibrium.
3
Analyze the internal distribution of shear forces
and bending moments of beams acted upon by
discrete and continuous loads.
4
Evaluate the mechanical strength properties of
materials from stress-strain data.
5
Develop teamwork and technical writing skills to
be successful on an engineering design team.
Measure
Reading Questions/Graded
Problems/Course Work
assignments, quizzes, Exams 1
and 2.
Reading Questions/Graded
Problems/Course Work
assignments, quizzes, Exam 3.
Reading Questions/Graded
Problems/Course Work
assignments, quizzes, Exam 4.
Reading Questions/Graded
Problems/Course Work
assignments, quizzes, Candy Lab.
“Bridge” design project.
SBCC students with verified disabilities who are requesting academic
accommodations should use the following procedure: (Please note that this
procedure also applies to student requests to bring personal service attendants
and/or service animals into class.)
Step 1: Obtain documentation of your disability from a licensed professional. You may use
the “Disability Verification Form” found at www.sbcc.edu/dsps.
Step 2: Make an appointment to meet with a DSPS Specialist to review your documentation
and discuss reasonable accommodations. To schedule a meeting, please call DSPS at
(805) 730-4164.
Step 3: Bring your disability documentation to your DSPS appointment. The DSPS office is
located in room 160 of the Student Services building.
Step 4: Each semester, reach written accommodation agreement with the DSPS Specialist
and your instructor.
Please complete this process in a timely manner to allow adequate time to provide
accommodation.”
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ENGR 115 (Statics/Strength of Materials) Syllabus, F15
GRADING:
Reading Questions/Graded Problem(s)/Course Work 1
10%
A: 90%
Quizzes2
10%
B: 80%
Exams3
75%
C: 70%
4
Team Project
5%
D: 60%
Total
100%
F: 0-59%
A-: 87%-89%;
B+: 83%-86%; B-: 77%-79%;
C+: 73%-76%
You are required to do all of your work in pencil (assignments, quizzes, and exams) – notes and
corrections must be done in pen.
1
Reading Questions (RQ), Graded Problems(GP) and Course Work (CW) will count 10 points max:
5 points for RQ (graded), and 5 points for GP & CW (not graded, just scanned for completeness).
• Reading Questions (RQ) will be assigned each day to help focus your reading of the textbook
concepts before the next class meeting. RQ’s are due at the start of class and will NOT be
accepted late.
• Graded Problems (GP): One or more problems will not have the solutions posted on the ENGR
web site, and (in general) will not have an answer in the text.
• Course Work (CW) will be not be corrected, but will be examined and scored as follows:
check+ Full Credit all problems completed, organized and neat
check
½ Credit
all problems completed
check– ¼ Credit
problems not completed
It is your responsibility to confirm that you have done the CW correctly (by checking solutions on the
ENGR website, by asking questions in class, comparing your work to other students, etc.)
All CW must conform to the following standards: Name, class, and assignment number in the upper
right corner of the page, and the problem assignment just above the top line of the page. For
example:
First & Last Name
ENGR 115
CW #1
Problems 1/ 1, 2, 4, 9.
1/1 Info Given: ….
The RQ/Graded Problem(s)/CW must be stapled in that order as a single assignment, using
standard 8.5”x11” paper, and not folded. I recommend that you purchase a small stapler and carry
it with you. Please write on only one side of each sheet.
2
The quizzes will be on recent material, and most or all of the quizzes will not be announced. You
will be allowed to view your class notes for taking quizzes.
3
One sheet of notes (one side) is allowed for exams (only formulas — solved problems are not
allowed). The sheet of notes must be stapled to the exam. The Final will count as one exam. All
calculations must begin with a defining equation for full credit.
4
If you miss the date of the "Team Project", you will have to make it up by doing a special report.
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ENGR 115 (Statics/Strength of Materials) Syllabus, F15
WEEKLY COMMITMENT:
4 hours in class plus at least 8 to 12 hours of reading, study, and Course Work.
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
The instructor may drop you after a total of 3 absences. If you decide to drop this class, it is your
responsibility to withdraw prior to the deadlines published in the schedule of classes.
POLICY ON CHEATING:
You are encouraged to work together in solving assigned problems, but you must generally write the
answers in your own words. NEW: ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY for cheating on exams,
quizzes, or computer assignments – you will receive an “F” in the class – don’t take any chances
– I will not waste my time and other student’s time.
CALCULATORS:
Students may use any calculator for Course Work (CW) assignments, quizzes, and exams – however,
you may not use any built-in or written programs to compute or check calculations.
POLICY ON MAKE-UPS:
Assignments (Graded Problem(s)/Course Work) will be accepted late, but only counted as 50%
maximum credit, and it will not be graded, just scanned for completeness. RQ’s are due at the start
of class and will NOT be accepted late. Some number (TBD – To Be Determined) of your lowest
scoring Course Works, Graded Problems and Reading Questions will not be counted.
No make-up quizzes allowed. However, some number (TBD) of your lowest scoring quizzes will not
be counted — therefore, if you miss a quiz, that quiz will not be used in determining your quiz total;
however, if you miss more than the number of quizzes not counted, zero scores will be counted for
the missed quizzes.
No make-up or early exams allowed. However, there may be opportunities to re-take a missed or
low-scoring exam, at the discretion of the instructor (if you miss an exam and/or re-take by verified
medical or other emergencies, then a make-up exam may be given at the discretion of the instructor).
The Final will be counted as one exam. The Final may be essentially a re-take of the last exam – if
that is the case, if you do well on the last exam, you may not have to take the final (however, you will
still be responsible for the all of the material covered up to the final, including CW/RQ/GP
assignments, computer assignments, and quizzes).
POLICY ON CELL PHONES:
The ringing of cell phones, pagers, etc., disrupts class and is discourteous to everyone. Please turn
them off before entering class, and do not use them while in class.
ADDITIONAL REFERENCES:
Engineering Mechanics, Statics, Riley & Sturges, Wiley.
Great Reference! Older editions are perfectly okay to use, and will cost less on Amazon.com
Engineering Mechanics, Statics, R.C. Hibbeler, Prentice Hall
Vector Mechanics for Engineers, Statics, Beer & Johnston, McGraw-Hill.
Schaum's Outline of Theory and Problems of Engineering Mechanics: Statics and Dynamics, E.W. Nelson, McGraw-Hill.
800 Solved Problems in Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics (Schaum's), Shelley, 1990, McGraw-Hill.
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ENGR 115 (Statics/Strength of Materials) Syllabus, F15
SCHEDULE (AT A GLANCE):
Wk.
1
Date
8/25
8/27
8/28
Material Covered (Approx.)
1.1-1.8, Equilibrium Demo.
2.1-2.3
2.7
2
9/1
9/3
9/4
9/8
9/10
9/11
9/15
9/17
9/18
9/22
9/24
9/25
9/29
10/1
10/2
10/6
10/8
10/9
10/13
10/15
10/16
10/20
10/22
10/23
10/27
10/29
10/30
11/3
11/5
11/6
11/10
11/12
11/13
11/17
11/19
11/20
11/24
11/26
11/27
12/1
12/3
12/4
12/8
12/10
12/11
2.4, Moments Demo (2-D) – meter stick with weights.
2.5
2.8, Moments Demo (3-D) – flat grid surface with weights.
2.6
2.9
3.1-3.2, Equilibrium Demo Revisited.
3.3
3.4
Exam 1: Chapters 1 & 2
4.1-4.3
4.3 (continued)
4.4
4.6
(In class work)
(In class work)
4.6 (continued)
5.1-5.3
Exam 2: Chapters 3 & 4
5.4, Bridge Design Project Begins.
5.5
5.6
5.7, Excel Example in class. Bridge Design Status Report #1 Due
(In class work)
(In class work)
5.7 (continued), Bridge Design Status Report #2 Due
5.9
6.1-6.3
6.3 (continued), Bridge Design Status Report #3 Due.
6.4
Exam 3: Chapter 5
6.4 (continued), Bridge Design Status Report #4 Due
6.8
(In class work)
Strength of Materials
Strength of Materials
Exam 4: Chapter 6
Bridge Design Project Testing.
Holiday
Holiday
Candy Lab
(In class work).
(In class work).
Final
-------------------
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
F
Final, Tuesday 12/8/2015, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
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SCHEDULE (DETAILED) WITH ASSIGNMENT DUE DATES:
TEXT: Engineering Mechanics, 6th Ed, Statics, Meriam & Kraige, 2007, Wiley
Week
#
1
Due
Date
8/25
8/27
8/28
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9/1
9/3
9/4
9/8
9/10
9/11
9/15
9/17
9/18
9/22
9/24
9/25
9/29
10/1
10/2
10/6
10/8
10/9
10/13
CW
#
Sect
Page
Assignment
Graded
Problem
Reading
Questions
First day, no assignments due; However, the
Reading Questions are due the First Day!
1 1.8
Ch 1
Today or
Thursday
21
1/ 1, 2, 4, 9
1/6
2.3
2.7
2.4
2.5
2.8
2.6
2.9
3.2
3.3
32
70
43
53
81
61
94
120
130
2/8
2/108
2/50
2/76
2/130
2/88
2/150
3C:5
3/30
11 3.4
153
3/72
4.1-4.3
12 4.3
13 4.4
182
192
4/14
4/40
4.4
4.6
14 4.6
15 4.6
210
214
4/74
4/100
5.1-5.3
16 5.3
248
2/ 1, 7, 14, 28**
2/ 100, 102, 105, 107
2/ 36, 40, 42
2/ 57, 58, 60, 65, 68
2/ 117, 120, 121, 125
2/ 80, 85, 87
2/ 144, 145, 156**
3C:1-4, 6-8
3/ 3, 6, 16, 22
Exam 1: Chapters 1 & 2
3/ 61, 69, 93
(In class work)
4/ 3, 5, 21
4/ 29, 31, 35(hint: use 2 different cuts)
(In class work)
(In class work)
4/ 67, 68, 70
4/ 87, 96
Exam 2: Chapters 3 & 4
(Note: Use Tables D/3 and D/4 for
problems 5/2,3,4) 5/ 2, 3, 4, 6
5/ 45, 46, 60, 64
5/ 73, 77, 90
Ch 1 &
2.1-2.3
2.7
2.4
2.5
2.8
2.6
2.9
3.1-3.2
3.3
3.4
5/32
5.4
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
10/15
260
5/66
5.5
17 5.4
10/16
269
5/88
5.6
18 5.5
**
Harder problems that will add to your understanding – do not have to be completed, but should at least be attempted.
SCHEDULE (DETAILED) WITH ASSIGNMENT DUE DATES (Continued on next page):
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ENGR 115 (Statics/Strength of Materials) Syllabus, F15
SCHEDULE (DETAILED) WITH ASSIGNMENT DUE DATES (Continued):
TEXT: Engineering Mechanics, 6th Ed, Statics, Meriam & Kraige, 2007, Wiley
Week
#
9
10
Due
Date
10/20
10/22
10/23
10/27
10/29
10/30
11
12
11/3
11/5
11/6
11/10
11/12
11/13
11/17
11/19
11/20
11/24
CW
#
Sect
Page
Assignment
Graded
Problem
Reading
Questions
19 5.6
277
5/102
5.7
20 5.7
288
21 5.7
22 5.9
289
319
25 6.3
350
26 6.5
(6.4)
27 6.8
368
5/ 95, 98, 113
(In class work)
(In class work)
5/ 117, 122 (note: couple is only applied
for x > 6 ft.)
5/ 127, 128, 129
5/ 176, 185, 189
(note: graded problem 5/188 requires
integration)
(In class work)
6/ 1,3, 11,37**
Exam 3: Chapter 5
(In class work)
6/ 51, 61
6/ 93, 94, 99
(In class work)
Strength of Materials (SOM): P 6.3, 5
23 SOM
Exam 4: Chapter 6
14
Bridge Design Project Testing and
Report due.
11/26
Holiday
11/27
Holiday
15
12/1
Strength of Materials (SOM): P 6.19, 24,
24 SOM
29.
Candy Lab (done in class).
12/3
(In class work)
12/4
(In class work)
F
12/8
Final Exam
12/10
--------12/11
--------Final, Tuesday 12/8/2015, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
13
**
384
5/120
5/136
5/188
5.9
6.1-6.3
6/22
6.4
6/58
6.8
6/98
SOM
SOM P 6.7
SOM P 6.27
Harder problems that will add to your understanding – do not have to be completed, but should at least be attempted.
Note: This syllabus is a guideline for how the course will be conducted. Changes to the syllabus
will be kept to a minimum. However, the instructor may make changes as necessary.
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