Statics

ENGR 01.271 Fall 2006 Section Place Meeting Times 01 304 Rowan Hall MWF 9:25 10:40 am Instructor Dr. Chen Room 215 jchen@rowan.edu Office Hours Drop in at my office when you need help, or by appointment (please email me)

Course website http://users.rowan.edu/~jchen/Statics Course Goal The goal of this course is for students to gain mastery of the theory and applications of engineering mechanics (Statics). Material covered in this course is crucial to subsequent courses in both the civil, and mechanical engineering curricula. Objectives Upon completing this course, you will be able to do the following: Work with scalar and vector quantities Analyze and determine the resultant of system of forces Understand and apply the concept of equilibrium to particles and rigid bodies Determine the center of mass of bodies Determine forces in beams, frames, and machines

Catalog Description This course deals with the study of engineering statics, which includes the statics of structural systems. The study of structural systems includes equilibrium, structural analysis, and geometric properties of structural members. Prerequisites - Physics I and Calculus II required. Text
Engineering Mechanics Statics, 4th Edition Bedford and Fowler, Prentice Hall

Attendance Policy In keeping with published policy (see Rowan Undergraduate Catalog), attendance is required because substantial in-class material is presented. Homework Homework is a major part of this course because the principles and concepts covered in class can only be learned by practicing their applications. Assignments should be neatly written in a clear and logical fashion on engineering paper in the format specified by the instructor (Schematic, Given, Find, Analysis). Final answers should be boxed and have appropriate units. Assignments are due at the beginning of the class announced by the instructor. Late assignments will not be collected and you will receive a zero for the assignment. You are encouraged to consult with others on homework, but attempt each problem individually before working out the details together. Only by attempting the problem individually first will you find out which concepts you need to review and practice. The homework will be submitted from two-student teams.

Quizzes Quizzes will be given that cover the homework that is due. This is to ensure that you are learning the material along the way, so that we can correct problems before exams. You must be present to take the quiz on the day that it is given or you will receive a zero for that quiz. NO QUIZ CAN BE MADE UP OR TAKEN IN ADVANCE (no exceptions, so please dont ask). The lowest quiz score will be dropped when calculating your final grade. Exams There will be one midterm exam during the term and one final exam at the end of the term. A one page 8-1/211 inch formula sheet (prepared by the student) is permitted. NO additional materials (class notes, old exams, old quizzes, homework sets and other worked out problems) will be allowed during the exams. Grading This course is only offered for grade credit. The grade is determined by evaluating work performed in the listed areas:

Attendance and professionalism Homework Quizzes Midterm Exam Final Exam

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