Engineering Mechanics I: Statics

Course Code:

CE231

Course Period:

Autumn

Course Type:

Core

Credits:

3

Theoric:

2

Practice:

2

Laboratory Hour:

0

ECTS:

7

Prerequisite Courses:

Physics I

Course Coordinator:

Eren Vuran

Courses given by:

Eren Vuran

Course Objectives:

The goal of this course is to develop the ability in students to evaluate fundamental engineering problems in a simple manner by creating free body diagrams and to calculate internal forces and support reactions of basic structural members by utilizing equilibrium principles under static loading conditions, as well as equilibrium equations based on these principles.

Course Content:

Introduction to Engineering Mechanics,

Definition of Rigid Body Mechanics and its principles,

Evaluation of equilibrium condition of a particle under static forces and calculation of their resultant,

Evaluation of equivalent systems of forces acting on rigid bodies,

Evaluation of equilibrium conditions of a rigid body under static forces, definition of support types and calculation of support reactions,

Definition of centroid and centers of gravity, calculation of the centroids of two dimensional rigid bodies and distributed loads,

Evaluation of structural systems, calculation of member forces in plane truss systems and reaction forces at the hinges of frames,

Calculation of internal forces of frame members and cable systems,

Definition of the concept of friction, evaluation of the balanced condition of rigid bodies under static loads and friction force.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture by instructor, 3: Problem solving by instructor, 5: Problem solving

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Written exam, B: Multiple-choice exam C: Take-home quiz, D: Experiment report, E: Pop-up quiz, F: Project, G: Presentation by student

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Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes	Detailed Program Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1) Ability to calculate the resultant of static forces	1a, 1b, 2a, 6c	1, 3, 5	A, E
2) Ability to form the equilibrium equations under static forces and to calculate the unknowns of the equations,	1a, 1b, 2a, 6c	1, 3, 5	A, E
3) Ability to calculate the support reactions of rigid bodies by utilizing the equilibrium equations under static forces,	1a, 1b, 2a, 6c	1, 3, 5	A, E
4) Ability to calculate the internal forces of plane truss systems and reaction forces at the hinge of frames by utilizing the equilibrium equations under static forces,	2a, 6c	1, 3, 5	A, E
5) Ability to calculate the internal forces of simply supported and continuous beams under static loading and to draw the corresponding bending moment, shear force and axial force diagrams,	2a, 6c	1, 3, 5	A, E
6) Ability to form the equilibrium equations for the rigid bodies under static loads as well as friction force, and to calculate the unknowns of the equations,	2a, 6c	1, 3, 5	A, E

Course Flow

COURSE SCHEDULE
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction to Engineering Mechanics	Lecture notes and textbook
2	Statics of Particles	Lecture notes and textbook
3	Exercise session	Lecture notes and textbook
4	Rigid Bodies: Equivalent Systems of Forces	Lecture notes and textbook
5	Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies + Exercise session	Lecture notes and textbook
6	Distributed Forces: Centroids and Centers of Gravity + Analysis of Structures	Lecture notes and textbook
7	Analysis of Structures + Exercise session	Lecture notes and textbook
8	Exercise session + Midterm – 1	Lecture notes and textbook
9	Forces in Beams and Cables	Lecture notes and textbook
10	Exercise session	Lecture notes and textbook
11	Friction + Exercise session	Lecture notes and textbook
12	Exercise session	Lecture notes and textbook
13	Exercise session + Midterm – 2	Lecture notes and textbook
14	Exercise session	Lecture notes and textbook

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Lecture Notes	Lecture notes prepared based on the textbook and exercises are provided in digital format.
Textbook	VECTOR MECHANICS for ENGINEERS; Statics and Dynamics (10th edition) Authors: BEER, JOHNSTON, MAZUREK, CORNWELL

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Lecture notes and exercises are provided.
Assignments	Solutions of theassignment questions are provided.
Exams	Solutions of the exam questions are shown if it is demanded by the student.

Assessment

ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION
In-Term Studies	Number	Percentage
Midterms	2	70
Pop-up Quizzes	5	30
Total		100
Contribution of final examination to overall grade		40
Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade		60
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES
No	Program Learning Outcomes	check √
1a	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline,	√
1b	Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.	√
2a	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems,	√
2b	Ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3a	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result,
3b	Ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4a	Ability to devise, select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice.
4b	Ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5a	Ability to design experiments for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions,
5b	Ability to conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6a	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary teams,
6b	Ability to work efficiently in multi-disciplinary teams,
6c	Ability to work individually.	√
7a	Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing,
7b	Knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language,
7c	Ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports,
7d	Ability to make effective presentations,
7e	Ability to give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8a	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning, ability to access information, ability to follow developments in science and technology,
8b	Ability to continue to educate him/herself.
9a	Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility.
9b	Knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.
10a	Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, change management.
10b	Awareness in entrepreneurship and innovation.
10c	Knowledge about sustainable development.
11a	Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety,
11b	Knowledge about contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering.
11c	Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
12	Knowledge about project award mechanisms and tendering procedures.
13	Knowledge about the interaction of designers and constructors.

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total workload (Hour)
Duration of lecture	11	4	44
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	12	8	96
Assignments	2	8	16
Midterms	2	2	4
Pop-up quizzes	5	2	10
Final	1	2	2
Total Work Load			172
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			6.88
ECTS Credit of the Course			7

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