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EASTERN ARIZONA COLLEGE Engineering Mechanics I Statics

Course Design 2010-2011 Course Information Division Course Number Title Credits Developed by Lecture/Lab Ratio Transfer Status Mathematics EGR 214 Engineering Mechanics I - Statics 3 Dr. John H. Bailey 2 Lecture/3 Lab ASU Elective Credit Activity Course CIP Code Assessment Mode Semester Taught GE Category Separate Lab Awareness Course Intensive Writing Course Prerequisites MAT 220 and PHY 211 with a grade of "C" or higher or concurrent enrollment in MAT 220 and PHY 211 Educational Value Target population is Sophomore Engineering students Description Students will learn to construct and solve mathematical models which describe the effect of force and motion on a variety of structures and machines that are of concern to engineers. Supplies None No 14.0101 Pre/Post Test (10 Questions/100 Points) Upon Request None No No No NAU CENE251 CE 214 UA

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Competencies and Performance Standards 1. Solve equilibrium problems using the concept of virtual work. Learning objectives What you will learn as you master the competency: a. b. c. d. e. Define work as a mathematical function. Mathematically describe a particle in equilibrium and a rigid body in equilibrium. Solve problems involving ideal systems and real systems. Calculate mechanical efficiencies. Use energy criterion to solve equilibrium problems.

Performance Standards You will demonstrate your competence: o o o o o o o o 2. On assigned activities On written exams On a two hour cumulative final exam You can understand the concept of work. You can understand equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies You can understand the assumptions of an ideal system and the complications of real systems You can calculate mechanical efficiency You can understand the concept of potential energy and the energy criterion for equilibrium

Your performance will be successful when:

Solve problems involving friction forces between contacting surfaces. Learning objectives What you will learn as you master the competency: a. b. c. Discuss effects of friction on the operation of common devices. Perform calculations, accounting for friction forces. Solve problems involving simple machines.

Performance Standards You will demonstrate your competence: o o o o o o 3. On assigned activities On written exams On a two hour cumulative final exam You can understand how friction influences machine function and design You can account for the effects of friction in problem solving You can solve problems involving wedges, screws, bearings, disks, and belts

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Solve problems relating to force distributions and their effects. Learning objectives What you will learn as you master the competency: a. Discuss force distributions using real-world examples.
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Perform calculations to determine centroid and center of mass. Show how the Theorems of Papus may be used. Draw beam diagrams showing applied loads and resultant force and moment distributions. Solve problems involving flexible cables in tension. Determine hydrostatic forces on a dam and discuss dam design.

Performance Standards You will demonstrate your competence: o o o o o o o o o 4. On assigned activities On written exams On a two hour cumulative final exam You can understand that forces may be distributed over lines, areas or volumes You can perform calculations to determine the centroid or center of mass You can understand and use the Theorems of Papas You can understand shear and moment distributions in beams You can calculate tensions in flexible cables You can understand the effects of hydrostatic pressure

Your performance will be successful when:

Solve problems relating to the distribution of forces on trusses and frames. Learning objectives What you will learn as you master the competency: a. b. c. d. e. f. Discuss truss design and materials of construction. Translate mechanical drawing into accurate free-body diagram. Demonstrate problem solving using method of joints. Demonstrate problem solving using Maxwell diagrams. Demonstrate problem solving using method of sections. Determine forces in various 3 dimensional trusses, frames, and machines.

Performance Standards You will demonstrate your competence: o o o o o o o o o On assigned activities On written exams On a two hour cumulative final exam You can understand that truss design involves determination of forces and selection of structural materials You can construct an accurate free body diagram for trusses You can use the method of joints to compute the forces in each member You can demonstrate the use of a Maxwell diagram for determining forces in a simple truss You can use the method of sections to determine forces in a simple truss You can solve problems involving three dimensional trusses, frames and machines

Your performance will be successful when:

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Solve problems relating to the concept of equilibrium in two and three dimensions. Learning objectives What you will learn as you master the competency: a. b. c. Show examples for which the sums of forces and moments are zero. Translate mechanical drawing into accurate free body diagrams. Become proficient at solving equilibrium problems in two and three dimensions.

Performance Standards You will demonstrate your competence: o o o o o o 6. On assigned activities On written exams On a two hour cumulative final exam You can understand that the concept of equilibrium is derived from a balance of forces You can construct accurate free body diagrams You can extend concepts learned in two dimensional systems to three dimensional systems

Your performance will be successful when:

Solve problems illustrating the properties of forces, moments, couples, and resultants. Learning objectives What you will learn as you master the competency: a. b. c. d. Demonstrate correct and complete description of forces. Perform calculations involving resolution of forces. Perform calculations involving couples and moments. Determine resultant forces for various coplanar and three dimensional force systems.

Performance Standards You will demonstrate your competence: o o o o o o o 7. On assigned activities On written exams On a two hour cumulative final exam You can describe forces in terms of magnitude, direction and point of application You can resolve a force into its rectangular components You can understand the concepts of couples and moments and use the "right hand rule" in problem solving You can determine the resultant of coplanar and three dimensional force systems

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Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of Mechanics and problem solving. Learning objectives What you will learn as you master the competency: a. b. c. Understand the basic concepts of Mechanics. Demonstrate an understanding of vectors by means of properly drawn diagrams. Understand Newton's laws and describe everyday situations in which they are demonstrated.

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Demonstrate dimensional analysis techniques. Demonstrate neat, methodical problem solving techniques.

Performance Standards You will demonstrate your competence: o o o o o o o On assigned activities On written exams On a two hour cumulative final exam You can understand the basic concepts of space, time, matter, inertia, mass, bodies (rigid and deformable) and particles You can understand the concepts of scalars and vectors, vector components and vector algebra You are able to state Newton's laws I-III verbally and mathematically You can understand and demonstrate a methodical way of solving problems

Your performance will be successful when:

Types of Instruction Classroom Presentation Grading Information Grading Rationale Evaluation Methods: Each instructor has the flexibility to develop evaluative procedures within the following parameters. 1. Written exams must represent at least 60% of the final course grade 2. Final exam must represent at least 20 % of the final course grade. 3. The Post Test is to be embedded in the final exam and must represent at least 10% of the final course grade (i.e., 50% of the Final Exam). 4. Other activities may represent at most 20% of the final course grade. Grading Scale A B C D F 90%-100% 80%-89% 70%-79% 60%-69% Below 60%

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