CE 201

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Statics

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(3 - 0:3)

Description: Force vectors and resultant. Free-body diagram of forces and equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies. Moment of a force about a point and about an axis. Equilibrium of rigid body. Analysis of trusses and frames. Shear forces diagrams and bending moment diagrams. Center of area and moment of inertia of an area.

Pre-requisite: General physics 1

Student Assessment and Grading: Assignments (10%), Exams @ 25% each (50%), Final Exam (40%)

Learning outcomes, delivery and assessment methods- Cross Reference Table:

Student Learning Outcome
/ Method of Delivery / Assessment Methods / Program objectives
1.  Solve equilibrium of a particle in 2D and 3D problems. / Examples and problems / Assignments and exams / a, b, e
2.  Determine moments about point and axis and reduced a system of forces to a force-couple system and to a single force. / Examples and problems / Assignments and exams / a, b, c,d ,e
3.  Analysis of a rigid body in 2D. Determine the reactions of the rigid body. / Examples and problems / Assignments and exams / a, b, c,d ,e
4.  Analysis of trusses and frames. / Examples and problems / Assignments and exams / a, b, c, e
5. Analysis of beams. Drawing the force shear and bending moment diagrams. / Examples and problems / Assignments and exams / a, b, c,d ,e
6.  Determine the centroid and moment of inertia of composite area. / Examples and problems / Assignments and exams / a, b, c,d ,e

ABET a-k Engineering and Technology program objectives

(a)  An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
(b)  An ability to design and conduct experiments, to analyze and interpret data
(c)  An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
(d)  An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams / (e)  An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
(f)  An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
(g)  An ability to communicate effectively
(h)  The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context / (i)  A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
(j)  A knowledge of contemporary issues
(k)  An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

CE201

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Statics

Catalog Data
/ CE 201 Statics / (3 – 0 : 3)
Force vectors and resultant. Free-body diagram of forces and equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies. Moment of a force about a point and about an axis. Analysis of trusses and frames. Shear forces diagrams and bending moment diagrams. Center of area and moment of inertia of an area.
Textbook
/ Beer and Johnston, Vector Mechanics for Engineers, STATICS (6th Ed.) McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Reference
/ 1. Vectors Mechanics for engineers, Statics by Hibbler.
2. Handout Materials
3. Statics by Mariam
Coordinator
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Dr. Nabil Al-Akhras
Goals
/ Furnish the student with basic understanding of the force vectors, resultant and resolution of a force; Determine the moments of a force about a point and axis; Determine the reactions of a rigid body; Analysis of trusses and frames; Drawing shear force and bending moment diagrams of a beam; Determine the centroid and moment of inertia of a composite area.
Learning Outcomes:
/ After successfully completing this course, the students should be able to:
1.  Understand force vectors and resultants
2.  Determine the moment of a force about a point and an axis.
3.  Determine the reactions of a rigid body.
4.  Perform analysis of trusses and frames.
5.  Drawing shear and moment diagrams of a beam.
6.  Determine the centroid and moment of inertia of a composite area.
Pre-Requisites
/ 1.  General physics / 2.  Mathematics and Calculus
by Topic
Topics
/ 1. Equilibrium of a particle / 6 / Lecture (50 min. each)
/ 2. Moments and couples / 10 / Lecture
/ 3.  Equilibrium of a rigid body / 10 / Lectures
/ 4.  Analysis of trusses and frames / 8 / Lectures
/ 5.  Shear and moment diagrams / 5 / Lectures
/ 6. Centroid and moment of area / 4 / Lectures
/ 7. Exams / 2 / Lectures
Computer Usage
/ None
Assessment and Grading
/ Assignments.………. 10% / 2 exams @ 25% each ………… 50%
Final Exam ……………………. 40%
Estimated Content / Engineering Science / 1 Credit
Engineering Analysis / 2 Credit
Prepared by / Dr. Nabil Al-Akhras / Date: / May 2006