School of Engineering and Computer Science
EG200: Statics
Course Syllabus
Semester/Term Dates:
Class Meeting Time:
Class Location:
Prerequisites:
Spring 2012
Tues./Thurs. 11:00 - 12:50
DW114
PH215 Physics I, MA201 Calculus I (MA203 Calculus III strongly
Co-requisites:
None
recommended)
Instructor Contact Information
Instructor:
Timothy D. Kostar
Office Location:
DWH 109 G
Office Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:00 – 12:00 noon
Email:
kostar_timothy@dwc.edu
Phone:
603-577-6064
Course Description (3.5 Credits)
This course explores the definitions and concepts of forces and moments, and their applicability to
the analysis of static, rigid mechanical systems. Specific topics include free body diagrams,
resultants and equivalent force systems, static equilibrium, shear and bending diagrams, static
analysis of trusses and frames, friction forces, and calculation of centroids and area moments of
inertia.
Course Textbook Information
Engineering Mechanics: Statics and Dynamics, R.C. Hibbeler, 12th Edition, Prentice Hall,
2009
Course Objectives
The objective of this course is to introduce students to engineering mechanics and to develop
problem-solving capabilities using the principles of statics.
Course Outcomes (measurements in parentheses)
The student will be able to:
1. perform force and moment vector operations such as addition, subtraction, dot product,
and cross product (Homework, Exams, Program #1, Final Exam);
2. draw free body diagrams of both complete and sectioned bodies (Homework, Exams, Final
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4.
5.
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Exam);
reduce a system of distributed forces to an equivalent system (Homework, Exams, Final
Exam);
perform equilibrium analysis (2D and 3D) on particles, rigid bodies, and sectioned bodies
(Homework, Exams, Program #2, Program #3, Final Exam);
include frictional forces in the static analysis of mechanical systems (HW #9, Final
Exam);
compute centroids and area moments of inertia (Homework, Final Exam);
implement static equilibrium analysis procedures in computer code (Program #1 - #3).
General Education Competencies
This course contributes to the DWC General Education Outcomes of Communication and Critical
Thinking.
Disabled Applicants and Students
Daniel Webster College is committed to compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973 and its regulations. The school does not discriminate on the basis of disability in
admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. The
school's student disability coordinator coordinates Section 504 compliance. Applicants or
students with a disability may request an accommodation by contacting Kathy Hipp, Associate
Dean of Arts and Sciences, at 603-577-6659 or hipp@dwc.edu; or by contacting the Office of
Academic Affairs: https://studentportal.dwc.edu/Pages/HelpCenter.aspx
Academic Honesty
Intellectual curiosity is at the heart of the academic enterprise. Students, faculty and
administration at Daniel Webster College consider such violations as cheating and plagiarism to
be so unethical as to call into question whether the violator should continue as a member of the
College community. Transcripts that misrepresent academic performance not only endanger
students’ chances for success in their careers but also damage the integrity and reputation of
the institution.
Student Honor Pledge
Daniel Webster College believes that all students have the right to learn in an academic
community that insures fair competition, and respects truth and honesty. Academic dishonesty
is not tolerated at Daniel Webster College. The Student Honor Pledge is intended to create a
community of fairness, respect and responsibility in the pursuit of academic enterprise. All
students are expected to abide by the Student Honor Pledge.
I pledge on my honor, as a student at Daniel Webster College, that I have neither given
nor received any unauthorized aid on this assignment/examination.
For more information regarding Daniel Webster College’s ethical standards, please refer to the
current college catalog.
Grading Scale
The following scale is based on the grading structure outlined in the Daniel Webster College
catalog and is used to assign letter grades:
A = 93+
C+= 76-79
A- = 90-92
C = 70-75
B+= 87-89
D = 65-69
B = 83-86
F = Below 65
B- = 80-82
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Expectations
Homework problems from the text will be assigned on a regular basis and are subject to
change. A limited number of other assignments not in the text might be given as supplemental
exercises. It is expected that the interested student will endeavor to solve these problems.
Remember that you cannot adequately learn this material without practicing the
methods. Talk to me in advance if you have reasonable reason(s) for not being able to turn in
your homework or any assignment on time. To be fair to all students, late homework or other
assignments are given a 33% reduction in points per day that the homework / assignment is
late. A “day” is defined as 24 hours, beginning at the start of class time.
In addition, there will be a series of three (3) analysis and programming projects
assigned which will utilize commercial software. In support of the student evaluation process,
there will be two (2) exams, and one (1) comprehensive final exam. No make-ups for
exams will be given unless satisfactory advanced notice and reason is supplied to the
instructor. The grades will not be curved. The grades will be assigned based on the absolute
grade scale shown above.
Active class participation is expected. In this course you will be expected to act in a
professional manner. Among other things, this includes showing up on time prepared for the
task at hand. This shall include not just being on time for class, but also for any and all
additional outside meetings you will have with group work. You will be expected to read
assigned chapters/tutorials before coming to class and be ready to actively participate.
Classroom activities such as chatting, use of computer, ipod, cell phone and other electronics
are not allowed. In addition, eating in class is not allowed.
Students may ask questions of one another when working on out-of-class assignments.
However, each student/team must do their own work. A first occurrence of academic
dishonesty will result in a zero for that assignment for all who are involved. A second
occurrence will result in an F for the course. Note that all such occurrences must be reported in
writing to the Chief Academic Officer who may prescribe additional penalties.
Course Evaluation
Homework .........………………………
Computer Program #1 ……………….
Computer Program #2 ……………….
Computer Program #3 ……………….
Exam #1 ……………………………………
Exam #2 …………………………………..
Final Exam...................................
Total.............................................
15%
5%
5%
5%
20%
20%
30%
100%
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Planned Schedule of Activities
Schedule may be modified, with announcements posted on-line.
Week
1
01/16 - 01/20
Classes begin
Wednesday,
01/18
2
01/23 – 01/27
3
01/30 – 02/03
4
02/06 – 02/10
5
02/13 – 02/17
6
02/20 – 02/24
Reading
Chap. 1
Chap. 2
Topics
Assignments
Course Overview: Syllabus walk-thru, administrative policies, course
expectations.
General Principles: Fundamental concepts of mechanics, units of
measure.
Force Vectors: Scalar and vector quantities. Vector operations.
Cartesian decomposition. Dot product.
Chap. 3
HW #1
Equilibrium of a Particle: Equilibrium conditions. Free Body Diagrams
(FBD). 2D and 3D Force systems.
Chap. 4
Chap. 4
Force System Resultants: Moment of a force. Cross product.
Principle of moments. Moment about a fixed axis.
Force System Resultants: Moment of a couple (pure moment).
Equivalent systems.
Review (Tuesday)
HW #2
HW #3
HW #4
Project #1
Exam #1 (Thursday): Covers Chapters 1 – 4.
7
02/27 – 03/02
8
03/05 – 03/09
9
03/12 – 03/16
10
11
12
13
14
15
03/19 – 03/23
03/26 – 03/30
Chap. 5
Chap. 6
Equilibrium of a Rigid Body: Equilibrium conditions. Free Body
HW #5
Structural Analysis: Simple trusses. Method of joints. Zero force
HW #6
Diagrams (FBD). 2D and 3D equilibrium equations. Two and three force
members. Constraints.
members.
Spring Break
Chap. 6
Chap. 7
Structural Analysis: Method of sections. Frames and machines.
HW #7
Internal Forces: Concepts. Shear and moment diagrams.
Project #2
HW #8
Review (Tuesday)
04/02 – 04/06
04/09 – 04/13
04/16 – 04/20
04/23 – 04/27
Exam #2 (Thursday): Covers Chapters 5 – 7.
Chap. 8
Chap. 9
Chap. 10
Friction: Dry friction. Friction on wedges, screws, belts, and bearings.
HW #9
Project #3
Center of Gravity (CG) and Centroid: Concepts. Calculation
methods. Composite bodies.
Moments of Inertia: Concepts. Direct integration. Parallel Axis
Theorem. Radius of gyration. Composite areas.
HW #10
HW #11
Review
16
04/30 – 05/04
Final
Exams
Week
05/07 – 05/11
Comprehensive
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Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes
Mechanical Engineering
(slight, moderate, substantial)
Outcome
Level of
contribution
Outcome
Level of
contribution
Outcome
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
l
m
a
b
c
d
substantial
h
e
f
substantial
i
j
g
moderate
k
l
m
moderate
slight
slight
Description of Outcome
an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints …
an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
an ability to communicate effectively
the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, etc., societal
context
a recognition of the need for, and the ability to engage in life-long learning
a knowledge of contemporary issues
an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools needed for engineering practice
an ability to apply principles of engineering, basic science, and mathematics (including multivariate
calculus and differential equations) to model, analyze, design, and realize physical systems, components
or processes.
an ability to work professionally in both thermal and mechanical systems areas.
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Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes
Aeronautical Engineering
(slight, moderate, substantial)
Outcome
Level of
contribution
Outcome
Level of
contribution
Outcome
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
l
m
n
a
b
c
d
substantial
h
e
f
substantial
i
j
k
l
moderate
slight
g
moderate
m
n
Description of Outcome
an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints …
an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
an ability to communicate effectively
the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, etc., societal
context
a recognition of the need for, and the ability to engage in life-long learning
a knowledge of contemporary issues
an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools needed for engineering practice
a knowledge of aerodynamics, aerospace materials, structures, propulsion, flight mechanics, and stability
and control
design competence that includes integration of aeronautical topics
an ability to develop flight test plans and conduct in-flight experiments, as well as to analyze, etc., the
resulting data
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Computer Program Assignment Assessment Rubric
The primary learning outcomes of this computer program exercise include:
-
Demonstrate
objectives.
Demonstrate
Demonstrate
Demonstrate
a general understanding of the topic assignment, including motivation and
the ability for logical thinking, including flow chart layout and program structuring.
the ability to properly encode software utilizing a standard computer language.
the ability to verify, test, and debug a computer program.
Assessment:
Performance
Indicator
Criteria
Beginning (1)
Developing (2)
Accomplished (3)
Exemplary (4)
Motivation
and
Objectives
Little to no
understanding of
topic details.
Showed some
understanding of topic
details.
Demonstrated an
understanding of the
topic details.
Demonstrated
understanding of
topic and related topic
details.
Flow chart of
program
structures
Did not show ability
to draw flow chart
Showed some ability to
draw flow chart
Demonstrated ability to
draw flow chart
Demonstrated ability
to draw flow chart
with much clarity and
content
Coding
Did not show ability
to do coding.
Showed some ability to
do coding.
Demonstrated ability to
do coding logically.
Demonstrated ability
to do coding with
good comments and
structure.
Debugging
Did not demonstrate
any testing and
debugging skills.
Demonstrated some
testing and debugging
skills.
Demonstrated ability to
test and debug nicely
Demonstrated ability
to test and debug
thoughtfully and
successfully
Evaluation
Total
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