Engr210 Engineering Statics Section 02 - Fall 2008

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CATALOG DESCRIPTION. Principles of statics with engineering applications; addition and resolution of forces, vector algebra, moments and couples, resultants and static equilibrium, equivalent force systems, centroids, center of gravity, free body method of analysis, two and three dimensional equilibrium, trusses, frames, and friction.

PREREQUISITES: Math 170

TIME AND PLACE: 12:30 AM - 1:20 PM MWF TLC 044

INSTRUCTOR: Ahmed Abdel-Rahim, Ph.D., P.E.,

Associate professor, Civil Engineering Department

Office: 115 B Engineering Physics Building

Phone: 885-2957 E-mail: ahmed@uidaho.edu

REQUIRED TEXT: R.C. HIBBELER, Engineering Mechanics - Statics (11th Ed)

COURSE OBJECTIVES, CONTENT, & STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: Engineering Statics is a problem-focused engineering science class that helps engineering students develop the ability to understand and analyze static forces on a diverse array of structures and engineering applications. Beyond the technical merits, I believe the class most importantly initiates and immerses engineering students into the fundamentals of critical thinking as it relates to analyzing and solving engineering problems.

The material content of Engineering Statics provides the basic concepts and skills that form the foundation for structural and mechanical systems design. The course begins with an introduction that covers the fundamental concepts and principles of Statics. The equilibrium of particles is then introduced along with the rules of adding and subtracting of force vectors. The course then proceeds to cover the equilibrium of rigid bodies in two and three dimensions and the analysis of different types of structures and machines. The final part of the course will cover frictional forces and the structural properties of areas and masses. By the end of this course you should be able to:

	Analyze and draw free-body diagrams for any system of forces acting on a rigid body in two and three dimensions.
	Analyze the equilibrium of rigid bodies under any system of forces.
	Analyze trusses, beams, frames, and machines.
	Apply friction forces and analyze their different applications.
	Calculate the moments of inertia for different two-dimensional shapes.

COURSE PROFILE: Three semester credits. Three 50-minute lectures per week.

Reading: Reading assignments will generally be assigned in advance of lecture. You are expected to review class handouts and read assigned textbook sections in advance of each lecture. Furthermore, not all material in the assigned reading will be covered in class; however, you are still responsible for said material.

Examinations: There are five examinations: four regular semester exams and a final exam. The regular semester exams are 50 minutes in length and will be given on the specified day (see course calendar) during the regular class period. While these exams will be cumulative in nature, the emphasis of the exams will be on the material since the previous examination. The final exam will be a comprehensive two-hour exam at the end of the semester.

Examination material will include any/all material covered in class, any/all material from the assigned readings, and material pertaining to the homework.

Homework: There will be a set of homework problems on each lecture. Homework assignments are dues at the beginning of the next lecture. Homework solutions will be made available on the class web page.

Group Project: Instructor-selected project teams will prepare a group project that will evolve and advance over the semester as we proceed through the class material. More details will be provided later.

Class Attendance and Participation: Some of the material covered during lectures will not be in your text or readings, although you will be responsible for it whether you choose to come to class or not. Class attendance and participation should be one of your higher priorities this term.

Grading: Your earned grade will be based on the following distribution:

	15% Exam 1
	15% Exam 2
	15% Exam 3
	15% Exam 4
	15% Homework/Quizzes and Class Participation
	5% Group Design Project
	20% Final Exam (35% if one of the regular exams #1-#4 is dropped)
	The penalty for cheating is failure of the course.
	Penalty for missing an exam without prior approval of excuse - 0.0 - unless there are (serious) mitigating circumstances.

GRADING SCALE:

	90% £ A
	80% £ B < 90%
	70% £ C < 80%
	60% £ D < 70%
	F < 60%

ELECTRONIC OFFICE HOURS: In addition to regular office hours, there will also be "electronic office hours" to assist you with homework-related questions. It will work as follows:

	Any time you have a question about class-related activities, send the question to the class TA,
	All questions submitted via e-mail will be answered during the designated electronic office hours 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM (Su, Tu, Thus).
	Please be advised that all questions and the responses will be forwarded to everyone in the class e-mail group, although the identity of the person asking the question will not be shared with the group.
	All questions and responses over e-mail are fair game for quizzes and examinations. It is also fair to assume that once a question has been responded to, it will not be answered again.

DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT: Reasonable accommodations are available for students who have a documented disability. Please notify the instructor during the first week of class of any accommodation(s) needed for the course. Late notification may mean that requested accommodations might not be available. All accommodations must be approved through Disability Support Services located in the Idaho Commons Building, Room 333.

DSS can be reached at: 885-7200 or by e-mail at: dss@uidaho.edu

Website at: http://www.access.uidaho.edu or http://www.webs.uidaho.edu/aap