CE 233 Mechanics-Statics Spring Semester 1994

1993-94 Catalog Data:CE 233. Mechanics-Statics. Engineering mechanics using vector methods. Prerequisites: MATH 192 and cumulative GPA of 2.0. Corequisite: PHYS 215.

Textbook: R. C. Hibbeler, Engineering Mechanics - Statics, 6th edition, Macmillan Publishing Company, 1993.

Coordinator: W. C. McCarthy, Associate Professor, Civil Engineering

Goals: Define natural laws governing the behavior of structural and mechanical systems with emphasis on the physical properties of sections and equilibrium of rigid bodies. Develop student's ability to analyze engineering problems in a simple and logical manner.

Prerequisites by Topic:

• 1. Algebra
• 2. Trigonometry
• 3. Vector Algebra
• 4. Integral Calculus

Topics:

• 1. Newton's Laws (1 class)
• 2.Scalar and vector operations: 2-D forces, moments, couples, and resultants (6 classes)
• 3.3-D forces, moments, couples and resultants (6 classes)
• 4. 2-D and 3-D equilibrium (7 classes)
• 5.Trusses, frames and machines (5 classes)
• 6.Centroids, first moments and Theorems of Pappus (4 classes)
• 7.Distributed line loading (1 class)
• 8.Friction, wedges, belts and screws (4 classes)
• 9.Second moment, parallel axis theorem, and composite areas (5 classes)
• 10.Mohr's circle (2 classes)
• 11.Reviews (4 classes)
• 12.Exams (3 - 1 1/2 hour departmental exam plus a 2 hour comprehensive final)

Computer Usage: A 5 1/4 floppy disk containing statics software is included with the textbook. The students may use the software to verify homework solutions (optional).

Laboratory Projects: None

ABET Category Content: Engineering Science: 3 credits or 100%

Prepared by: W. C. McCarthy Date: 3/9/94

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