MECT 2335 - Engineering Statics
Academic Division: Business, Industry and Technology
Academic Discipline: Mechanical Engineering Technology
Course Coordinator: Dan Wager
Assistant Dean: Dr. Vincent Palombo
3 Credit(s)
A problem based course utilizing calculus in dealing with bodies at rest; it lays the necessary groundwork for further study in the design and analysis of structures and machines. Emphasis is placed upon the importance of the ability to draw free body diagrams used in solving problems.
3 Lecture Hour(s);
Required Prerequisite Course(s): MATH 1150
Required as Prerequisite or Concurrent Course(s): PHYS 1110
College Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Learning Outcomes |
Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met |
| Communication – Written |
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| Communication – Speech |
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| Intercultural Knowledge and Competence |
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| Critical Thinking |
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| Information Literacy |
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| Quantitative Literacy |
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Student Learning Outcomes for Course
| Outcomes |
Assessments – How it is met & When it is met |
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1. Solve for forces in all planar structures for machines at rest, or in constant motion, with due regard to friction.
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Problem based quizzes, homework and exams. |
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2. Solve for forces in selected space frames and trusses.
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Problem based quizzes, homework and exams. |
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3. Analyze and compute centroids and moment of inertia.
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Problem based quizzes, homework and exams. |
Topics:
Wk 1-2 Introduction
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Introduction, Forces, Internal & External, Scalar, Vectors
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Concurrent, Coplanar, Nonconcurrent Forces
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Newton’s Laws
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Units and Conversions & Numerical Calculation
Wk 3-4 Resultant of Coplanar Forces
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Rectangular Components, Addition, Resultant and Angle
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Moments, Summation, Varignon’s Theorem
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Couples, Force into a Couple System
Wk 5-7 Equilibrium of Coplanar Forces
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Summation of X and Y and Moments
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Free Body Diagrams, Supports,
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Types & reactions, Pulleys
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Concurrent Equilibrium (Force Triangle)
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Nonconcurrent systems (Summation method)
Wk 8-9 Analysis of Structures
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Methods of Joints
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Zero Force Members
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Method of Sections
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Frames and Machines
Wk 10-11 Static and Kinetic Friction
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Coefficient of Friction
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Static Friction
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Wedge and Screws
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Belt Friction and Rolling Resistance
Wk 12-13 Center of Gravity and Centroids
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Centroids
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Liquid Pressure
Wk 14-15 Moment of Inertia
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Moment of Inertia
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Transfer Theorem
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Composite Areas
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Built up Sections
Assignments:
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Written assignments
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Weekly quizzes
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Midterm
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Final Exam
Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A
90 - 92 A-
87- 89 B+
83 - 86 B
80 -82 B-
77- 79 C+
73 - 76 C
70 -72 C-
67- 69 D+
63 - 66 D
60 -62 D-
00- 59 F
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