Identification
Prerequisites
Language
Compulsory/Elective
Description
Required textbooks
and course materials
Course website
Engineering Mechanics
Subject
Civil Engineering
Department
Undergraduate
Program
Term
Instructor
Taher Chegini
tchegini@khazar.org
E-mail:
055 670 9514
Phone:
Classroom/hours 513O
Tuesday and Thursday 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Office hours
Mathematics
English
Compulsory
This is the first basic engineering-science course required in the mechanical
engineering curriculum. The course emphasizes the proper utilization of vector
algebra and free body diagrams to solve problems in engineering statics. Vectors
are used to describe the action of forces and moments acting on particles (point
masses) and rigid bodies, which are fixed in space or undergoing uniform motion.
“Vector Mechanics for Engineers Statics and Dynamics” by F.P.Beer,
E.R.Johnston.Jr..and E.R.Eisenberg, 10th, published by McGraw Hill.
“Engineering Mechanics: Statics”. 13th Edition, by R.C. Hibbeler, published by
Pearson 2013.
http://www.khazar.org/v7796/Engineering-Mechanics/en
Course outline
The classification of systems of forces and their resultants; geometrical and
analytical conditions for the equilibrium of force systems; frames and trusses;
friction; centers of gravity.
Course objectives
This is the first course where students are expected to apply engineering science
concepts to engineering problems. The objective is to present students with basic
skills for 2-D and 3-D vectors and concept of force, moment and equilibrium.
Emphasis is placed on the development of visualization, analytical and
independent thinking skills through problem solving. To introduce students to
engineering design by examples of trusses, frames, machines and beams.
• Use both conceptual and numerical techniques to solve engineering problems.
• Analyze and develop free-body diagrams for any system of forces in two and
three dimensions.
• Understand and use the general idea of equilibrium of a particle.
• Understand and use the general ideas of force system resultants.
• Determine the moment of a force about an arbitrary point and/or axis
• Analyze the equilibrium of rigid bodies under any system of forces.
• Analyze trusses, beams, frames, and machines.
• Understand and use the general ideas of internal forces and draw shear and
moment diagrams.
• Apply friction forces and analyze their different applications.
• Locate centroids and calculate moments of inertia.
• Understand kinematics of particles: path variables, cylindrical coordinates and
relative motion
x
Lecture
x
Experiential exercise
x
Assisted work
x
Assisted lab work
Others
Methods
Date/deadlines
Percentage (%)
30
Midterm Exam
10
Class Participationand
Attendance
Learning outcomes
Teaching methods
Evaluation
Policy
25
Quizzes
Lab Exercises
Project (3 phases)
35
Final Exam
100
Total
• NO CELL PHONES are allowed during lecture and lab sessions. PLEASE
turn them off before lecture! (Not silent or vibrating mode)
• No late assignments will be accepted without prior arrangement with the
instructor for acceptable excuses. Medical and family emergency will be
considered on case-by-case basis.
• No late homework will be accepted. Homework is to be completed on an
individual basis. Students may discuss homework with classmates, but
students are responsible for your own work. If students have consulted
classmates, please note the individuals name on the top of students’
assignment.
• Quizzes may be given unannounced throughout the term and will count as
one homework. There will be no make-up quizzes.
• No make-up exams. If students miss an exam, a zero score will be
assigned to the missed exam.
• If students should miss class due to personal emergency or medical
reasons, please notify the instructor by email immediately. A doctor’s note
will be required for make-up work.
• Students are responsible for completing the reading assigned from the
textbook related to the covered topics and for checking email regularly for
important information and announcements related to the course.
• University policy on academic honesty concerning exams and individual
work will be strictly enforced.
• BE ON TIME!
Date/Day
Week
Topics
Textbook/Assig
nments
Chapter 2
1
(Tentative)
15/9/1417/9/14
2
22/9/1424/9/14
Vectors & Force Vectors
3
29/9/141/10/14
Equilibrium of a Particle
4
6/10/148/10/14
Moment of force
5
13/10/1415/10/14
Force System Resultants
20/10/1422/10/14
Distributed Forces
Chapter 4 & 5
6
27/10/1429/10/14
Equilibrium of a Rigid Body
Chapter 6
7
3/11/145/11/14
Study Group No.1
Chapter 2-6
8
10/11/1412/11/14
Study Group No.1
Chapter 2-6
9
17/11/1419/11/14
Introduction to Analysis of Structures
Chapter 7
10
24/11/1426/11/14
Method of Joints and Method of Sections
Chapter 7
11
1/12/143/12/14
Internal Forces
Chapter 8
12
8/12/1410/12/14
Forces in cables
Chapter 8
13
15/12/1417/12/14
Study Group No.2
Chapter 7-8
14
22/12/1424/12/14
Study Group No.2
Chapter 7-8
15
Introduction and General Principles
Chapter 2
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter3
Final Exam
This syllabus is a guide for the course and any modifications to it will be announced in advance.