Statics – 704241
First Semester 2013/2014
Syllabus
This course is an introduction to engineering mechanic concepts. Subject areas include force
systems; static equilibrium; centroids and center of gravity; shear and moment concepts;
friction; and moments of inertia
INSTRUCTORs:
Dr. Yaser Jaradat
Dr. Saad AlAyyash
Dr. Omar Al-Khaldy
TIME/LOCATION:
Section 3: Monday, and Wednesday, 9:30 am. to 11:00 pm
Section 4: Monday, and Wednesday, 11:00 am. to 12:30 pm
Section 5: Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 am to 11:00 am
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To introduce students to basic concepts of forces, couples and moments in two and
three dimensions.
2. To develop analytical skills relevant to forces and momentum calculations.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate ability in the following
areas:
3. Determine the resultant of force systems.
4. Determine the centroid and centre of mass of areas and volumes.
5. Distinguish between various force systems
6. Analyze the reactions and pin forces using equilibrium equations and free body
diagrams.
7. Determine friction forces and their effect on the equilibrium of a system.
8. Apply sound analytical techniques and logical procedures in solving engineering
problems.
TOPICS TO BE COVERED:
 General Principles
 Force Vectors
 Equilibrium of a Particle
 Force System Resultants
 Equilibrium of a Rigid Body
 Structural Analysis
 Internal Forces,
 Center of Gravity and Centroid
 Moments of Inertia
Statics – 704241, First Semester 2013/2014
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
Class room lectures and discussion,
Homework and in-class quizzes
TEXTBOOK:
Engineering Mechanics: Statics, 12th edition, R. C. Hibbler, Prentice-Hall, 2007
Extra Readings:
Vector Mechanics for Engineers (Statics), 4th edition, Beer, F.P. and Johnston, E.R.
McGraw-Hill, 2004.
GRADING:
First Exam
Second Exam
Quizzes and Homework
Final Exam
25%
25%
10%
40%
ATTENDANCE:
University rules will be strictly applied.
CLASS SCHEDULE
WEEK
DATES
TOPIC
Week 1 15-Sep 19-Sep Introduction
General Principles
Week 2 22-Sep 26-Sep
Force Vectors
Week 3 29-Sep 3-Oct Equilibrium of Particles
CHAPTER
Ch 1
Ch 2
Ch 3
Week 4
6-Oct
10-Oct
Force System and Resultants
Ch 4
Week 5
13-Oct
17-Oct
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Week 6
20-Oct
24-Oct
Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies
Ch 5
Week 7
27-Oct
31-Oct
Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies
Ch 5
Week 8
3-Nov
7-Nov
Structural Analysis
Ch 6
Week 9
10-Nov 14-Nov Structural Analysis
Ch 6
Week 10 17-Nov 21-Nov Internal Forces
Ch 7
Week 11 24-Nov 28-Nov Internal Forces
Ch 7
Week 12
1-Dec
5-Dec
Center of Gravity and Centroid
Ch 9
Week 13
8-Dec
12-Dec Center of Gravity and Centroid
Ch 9
Week 14 15-Dec 19-Dec Moment of Inertia
Ch 10
Week 15 22-Dec 26-Dec Moment of Inertia
Ch 10
Week 16 29-Dec
2-Jan
Week 17
9-Jan
5-Jan
First Exam
Second Exam
Final Exam Period
the week of 20 Oct 2013
the week of 24 Nov 2013