Engineering MECHANICS (I) – Statics: Fall 2009
(GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION)
(Taught in English/Chinese)
INSTRUCTOR:
Mei-Ling Wu
Dept. Bldg. of Mechanical Eng. Rm. 91501
Phone (O): 06-2757575 Ext.62124
TA:
OFFICE HOURS:
by appointment
SUPPLIES:
Textbook:
Engineering Mechanics: Statics 11th Edition by
Hibbeler
Calculator:
TI – 30XA or equivalent (No programmable calculators
allowed during tests)
Engineering Paper / Pencil / Eraser / Straight Edge /Compass / Protractor
ATTENDANCE:
Regular attendance is suggested since attendance will be taken daily and
quizzes will be given unannounced.
No make-up work will be given
without prior arrangements having been made.
Anyone missing a
regularly scheduled test will have to take the make-up exam at the end of
the semester.
GRADE DISTRIBUTION:
Quiz
=
15
First Major Exam
=
25
Second Major Exam
=
25
Final Exam
=
35
_____________
Total
OBJECTIVE:
100%
To develop in the engineering student a basic understanding of the
principles of engineering mechanics with an emphasis on statics.
The
student will be given the tools to develop an understanding of the
equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies and the application of those
concepts to structural analysis. Additionally, centroids and moments of
inertia for simple and composite shapes will be presented.
will cover all or part of chapters 1 through 11.
The course
Reading and homework
problem assignments are provided in class and will be posted on the
course web page.
Changes to the tentative assignment sheet will be
posted on the web page and announced in class.
How to study statics:

The most effective way of learning the principals of statics is to
solve problems.

After the method of the section is applied to solve a problem you
must review the solution.
Then, think about any different
methodologies and concepts you may have learned before to solve
the same type of problem.
This will help you remember the old
concepts and it will enhance your problem-solving ability.

All your work should be done neatly.
Being neat generally
stimulates clear and orderly thinking, and vice versa.
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It helps to study or do homework assignments with a partner.
Remember that teaching others is an excellent way to learn a
subject matter.
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It is not wise to spend a lot of time on one question.
When you
get stuck on a problem or a concept don't be frustrated; email me
(meiling@mail.ncku.edu.tw ).or TA

If you solve a problem incorrectly do not erase it; instead, explain
where you were wrong and have the correct solution next to the
wrong one.

The most effective way to fail statics is to fall behind; please don't
do that.
Week
Subject
Section
09/14~09/18
Introduction, Scalars & Vectors
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6
09/21~09/25
Vector Addition of Forces, Addition of a System of Coplanar
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
Forces
09/28~10/02
Cartesian Vectors, Position Vectors, Force along a Line, Dot
2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9
Product
10/05~10/09
Equilibrium of a Particle & Free-Body Diagrams, Coplanar
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.4(cont’.)
Force Systems, Three-Dimensional Force Systems
10/12~10/16
Cross Product, Moment of a force, Principle of Moments
4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5
Moment about an axis
10/19~10/23
Moment about an axis, Moment of a couple, Force and Couple
4.5(cont’.), 4.6, 4.7, 4.9
Systems
10/26~10/30
11/02~11/06
Distributed Loading, Equilibrium of a Rigid Body, Equilibrium
4.10
of a Rigid Body (2-D)
5.1, 5.2, 5.3
Equilibrium of a Rigid Body (2-D), Two and Three-force
5.3 (cont’.), 5.4, 5.5, 5.6
Members, Equilibrium of a Rigid Body (3-D), Equilibrium of a
5.7
Rigid Body (3-D), Constraints for a Rigid Body
11/09~11/13
Simple Trusses, The Method of Joints, The Method of Joints
6.1, 6.2
11/16~11/20
Zero Force Members, The Method of Sections, Frames and
6.3, 6.4, 6.6
Machines
11/23~11/27
Frames and Machines, Frames and Machines
6.6 (cont’.)
Internal Forces (2-D)
7.1
Internal Forces (3-D)
7.1 (cont’.)
Shear and Moment Equations & Diagrams
7.2
Shear and Moment Equations & Diagrams
7.2 (cont’.)
Shear and Moment Equations & Diagrams
7.2 (cont’.)
Shear and Moment Equations & Diagrams
7.2 (cont’.)
Dry Friction
8.1
12/14~12/18
Problems Involving Dry Friction, Wedges
8.2, 8.3
12/21~12/25
Center of Gravity & Centroid (No applications)
9.1, 9.2, 9.3
11/30~12/04
12/07~12/11
Center of Gravity for Composite Bodies
Center for Gravity for Composite Bodies
12/28~01/01
Moment of Inertia for Areas, Parallel-Axis Theorem, Moment
10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5
of Inertia for Composite Areas
01/04~01/08
Final Exam