MECE 102: Engineering Mechanics Lab
A First Year Course in
Newtonian Mechanics, Experimentation,
and Computer Tools
Created by the Faculty of the Mechanical Engineering
Department in the Kate Gleason College of Engineering at RIT
The Course Design and
Delivery Team
Faculty Members
And their roles in the course
Professor Tim Landschoot
Lead for Lectures and Recitation
Senior Lecturer of Mechanical Engineering
Professor John Wellin
Lead for Lab
Senior Lecturer of Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Risa Robinson
Lead for Studio
Professor and Associate Dept. Head of Mech. Eng.
Dr. Edward Hensel, PE
Lead for Textbook
Professor and Department Head of Mech. Eng.
The Course Design and
Delivery Team
Staff Members
And their roles in the course
Mr. David Hathaway
Lead for Facilities Renovations
Operations Manager for Mechanical Engineering
Mr. Jan Maneti
Lead for Lab Apparatus Fabrication
Senior Mechanical Technician for Mechanical Engineering
Mr. Rob Kraynick
Support for Lab Apparatus Fabrication
Senior Mechanical Technician for Mechanical Engineering
Mr. William Finch
Lead for Computer System Support
Computer System Administration for Mechanical Engineering
Goals for MECE 102
Students will
• be engaged in mechanical engineering on their first day of class
• make connections with multiple ME faculty
• become excited about learning Newtonian Mechanics
• develop the study habits needed to succeed in ME
• learn modern engineering tools at a technically appropriate level
Q1. What is the RIT mascot?
• Select your Answer:
A. Bear
B. Wolf
C. Tiger
D. Orange
E. Badger
Q1. What is the RIT mascot?
• Select your Answer:
A. Bear
B. Wolf
C. Tiger
D. Orange
E. Badger
“Spirit” -- The Bengal Tiger!
In 1963-1964, a Bengal tiger named SPIRIT prowled the halls of RIT. In
his short life, the cat had a profound influence on the Institute and on
the students who cared for him.
Punctuality and Preparation
• Students are expected to come to class every day, well
prepared, and to have studied the materials assigned. The
faculty don’t want to read to you … we would rather create an
engaged learning environment.
• You need to be ON TIME and paying attention in every class
session.
• Quizzes will routinely be conducted during LECTURE periods
using CLICKERS
• Online Quizzes will routinely by conducted before LECTURE
and LAB using myCOURSES
• PC Studio pre-class work will routinely by assigned before
Studio on myCOURSES
Q2. Which one of the following
is required to be successful in
this class?
• Select your Answer:
A. Attending every class throughout the
quarter.
B. Reading the assigned online electronic textbook
sections prior to class.
C. Solving all assigned Home Work problems.
D. Utilizing the EXCEL spreadsheet program to analyze
lab experiment data.
E. All of the above.
Q2. Which one of the following
is required to be successful in
this class?
• Select your Answer:
A. Attending every class throughout the
quarter.
B. Reading the assigned online electronic textbook
sections prior to class.
C. Solving all assigned Home Work problems.
D. Utilizing the EXCEL spreadsheet program to analyze
lab experiment data.
E. All of the above.
All of the Above!
• As outlined in the textbook, the grading policy for this course
promotes successful behavior, and assessment of learning.
Letter Grades
Course Format
Spring 2131 Semester:
15 weeks, 6 - 8 hrs/week
• Lecture
1 hr
Introduce Theory
• Lab
1.25 hrs
Conduct Experiments
• Studio
1.25 hrs
Analyze Data
• Recitation
1 hr
Solve Problems
• 11 or 12 Experiments during the term
• 2 Mid-Terms and a Final Exam
Section
1st Meeting
2nd Meeting
3rd Meeting
4th Meeting
MECE102
Lecture
Lab
Studio
Recitation
We expect students to spend between 12 to 16 hours of effort per week on each
three semester-credit engineering course in mechanical engineering.
More than half of this time will be independent work on your own, outside of
class meeting times.
Q3. Which choice summarizes the
Engineering Science Core Principles
that you will use throughout your
Mechanical Engineering curriculum?
• Select your Answer:
A. Newton’s 1st Law
B. Newton’s 1st Law, Newton’s 2nd Law
C. Newton’s 1st Law, Newton’s 2nd Law, Newton’s 3rd Law
D. Newton’s 1st Law, Newton’s 2nd Law, Newton’s 3rd Law,
Newton’s Law of Gravity
E. Newton’s 1st Law, Newton’s 2nd Law, Newton’s 3rd Law,
Newton’s Law of Gravity, The Conservation of Energy
Q3. Which choice summarizes the
Engineering Science Core Principles
that you will use throughout your
Mechanical Engineering curriculum?
• Select your Answer:
A. Newton’s 1st Law
B. Newton’s 1st Law, Newton’s 2nd Law
C. Newton’s 1st Law, Newton’s 2nd Law, Newton’s 3rd Law
D. Newton’s 1st Law, Newton’s 2nd Law, Newton’s 3rd Law,
Newton’s Law of Gravity
E. Newton’s 1st Law, Newton’s 2nd Law, Newton’s 3rd Law,
Newton’s Law of Gravity, The Conservation of Energy
Five Core Principles
• These core principles will be built upon throughout our mechanical
engineering curriculum
Newton’s 1st Law
Newton’s 2nd Law
Newton’s 3rd Law
Newton’s Law of Gravity
The Conservation of Energy
Q4. Which one of the following is NOT a
Lab Group role that you will be expected
to perform this quarter?
• Select your Answer:
A. Experiment Manager
B. Lead Technologist
C. Assistant Technologist
D. Inventory Manager
E. Scribe
Q4. Which one of the following is NOT a
Lab Group role that you will be expected
to perform this quarter?
• Select your Answer:
A. Experiment Manager
B. Lead Technologist
C. Assistant Technologist
D. Inventory Manager
E. Scribe
Each person will have a unique
role each week, assigned on a
rotating basis.
• The Experiment Manager is expected to coordinate the team
activities for the week. The manager is responsible for all
communication between among the group members.
• The Lead Technologist is responsible for setting up the
apparatus and operating the software during each lab trial. The
technologist should assist each team member with their
individual trial.
• The Assistant Technologist will operate the software during the
Lead’s trial, and is responsible for covering the roles of any
absent team member.
• The Scribe is responsible for submitting ONE lab report for the
entire team to the myCourses DROPBOX.
Example Lab Topics
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Sensor Calibration
Gravity Free Fall
Inclined Ramp w/friction
Two bodies kinematically constrained
Work and Energy – Curvilinear Motion
Impulse and Momentum – Impact and Collision
Hooke’s Law – Linear Elastic Materials
Simple Harmonic Motion – Mass Oscillation
Oscillatory Pendulum
Waves
Examples of
Experimental Apparatus
Ball Drop
Mass on Spring
Pendulum
Q5. “Conducting experiments in a controlled
setting in order to better understand the core
principles upon which the Mechanical
Engineering curriculum is based” best describes
which Core Concept?
• Select your Answer:
A. Measurement
B. Modeling
C. Simulation
D. Fabrication
E. None of the Above
Q5. “Conducting experiments in a controlled
setting in order to better understand the core
principles upon which the Mechanical
Engineering curriculum is based” best describes
which Core Concept?
• Select your Answer:
A. Measurement
B. Modeling
C. Simulation
D. Fabrication
E. None of the Above
• We use the term “Modeling” to describe experiments that focus
on understanding physical phenomena.
• We use the term “Measurement” to describe the process of
acquiring data.
• We use the term “Simulation” to describe computer
representations of the real world.
Week 1
Lab
• Lecture
• Introduce the course
• Lab
• Acquire Voltage vs. Distance Data
• Studio
• Create a Calibration Curve
• Recitation
• Learn a formal problem solving
method
Studio
Recitation
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Formulate
Assume
Chart
Execute
Test
iterate
Typical Weekly Assignments
• Read section week.1 of the textbook .
Be prepared to respond to clicker questions each week in Lecture.
Record notes in your logbook.
Make sure you have REGISTERED your iClicker.
• Read section week.2 of the textbook prior to every LAB.
Complete the on-line quiz in myCourses before lab.
• During LAB, record data and notes in your logbook.
• After LAB, upload your data files to myCourses as required.
• Read section week.3 of the textbook prior to every STUDIO.
Complete the on-line assignment posted in myCourses before STUDIO.
• During STUDIO, record notes in your logbook.
• After STUDIO, upload your data files to myCourses as required.
• Read section week.4 of the textbook prior to every RECITATION.
Solve all assigned Homework problems in your Logbook prior to
Recitation.
Homework
• Attempt to solve all assigned chapter problems in your logbook before
RECITATION.
• WEEK 1 Homework Problem Set from Section 1.5:
2, 12, 16, 26, 27, 31, 38 (Complete #38 with Excel), 42, 54, 60
• Note that the Scribe must upload the LAB REPORT no later than MONDAY
at 6:00pm of the week following the completion of the Lab Experiment.
Questions ???