EGN 3311
STATICS
Summer A, 2006
Syllabus
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Wei-Yu Bao, room: EC 3234, phone: 305.348.6863, email:
baow@fiu.edu,
web: http://faculty.eng.fiu.edu/~wbao,
office hours: 2:00 4:00 p.m. T.R.
CLASSROOM: EC 2410 for section U01A, class #: 51156
Pines Center Room 113 for section:
R8XA, class #: 57226
SCHEDULE: 9:30 am 12:55 p.m. M.W.
TEXTBOOK: Engineering Mechanics - Statics, by W.F. Riley and L.D. Sturges,
2nd Edition, Wiley & Sons, 1995, ISBN: 0-471-05333-3
Recommended: Engineering Mechanics - Statics, by R.C.Hibbeler, 11th Edition, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2006,
ISBN: 0-13-221500-4
OBJECTIVES: To introduce
the concepts and methods for force and moment systems, to use statics methods solve engineering problems, including
trusses, frames, beam and other structural members.
TENTATIVE LECTURE SCHEDULE:
Week of Contents
May 8 Introduction
Concurrent
Force Systems
May 15 Equilibrium of a Particle
Equivalent Force/Moment Systems
May 22 Distributed
Forces, Centroids and Center of gravity
Equilibrium
of Rigid Bodies
May 29 Trusses and Frames
Jun. 5 Shear Forces and Bending Moments in Beams
Internal Forces in Structural Members
Jun. 12 Friction
Second Moments of Area and Moments of Inertia
Jun. 19 Method of Virtual Work
Final Exam
GRADING POLICY:
Homework 30%, All homework assignments have to be
submitted on time.
Quizzes 30%, Pop-up quizzes will be given in
the class without previous announcement, open books and open notes. There is no
make-up quiz.
Final Exam 40%, The final
exam will be given in the class at the end of the semester, open books and open
notes. Makeup exam will be given only under extremely unusual circumstances. A
written request for a makeup exam must be provided.
A = 95.0 100
A- = 90.0 94.9
B+ = 86.7 89.9
B = 83.3 86.6
B- = 80.0 83.2
C+ = 76.7 79.9
C = 73.3 76.6
C- = 70.0 73.2
D = 60.0 69.9
F = below 60.0
ME Program Educational Objectives:
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Broad and in-depth
knowledge of engineering science and principles in the major fields of
Mechanical Engineering for effective engineering practice, professional growth,
and as a base for life-long learning. |
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Hands-on experience with
available instruments and lab techniques to bridge classroom learning and
practical, real-life problems. |
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The ability to utilize
analytical and experimental methods and modern computer technology for
decision-making and engineering design and to solve realistic engineering
problems. |
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The ability to work
effectively with others in a team while simultaneously maintaining
independent and creative thought. |
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The ability to communicate
effectively and to articulate technical matters using verbal, written, and
graphic techniques. |
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An adequate background to
pursue graduate studies in engineering and other fields. |
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A sense of professional and
social responsibility, including a commitment to protect both occupational
and public health and safety, developed through consideration of moral,
social, and ethical paradigms related to the engineering profession and
practice. |
ME Program Outcomes:
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A. Ability to apply
knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering. |
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E. Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. |
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F. Understanding of
professional and ethical responsibility. |
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I. Recognition of the need for, and ability to
engage in life-long learning. |
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K. Ability to use the
techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering
practice. |
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M. Knowledge of mathematics
and of basic and engineering science necessary to carry out analysis and
design appropriate to Mechanical Engineering. |
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N. Ability to apply advanced mathematics
though multivariable calculus and differential equations. |