MCCCD Program Description

Engineering Mechanics-Statics

Course: ECE211

First Term: 2023 Spring

Lecture 3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: T - Lab Load

Description: Modeling of static equilibrium in particles and rigid bodies through analysis of forces and mechanical properties.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Apply appropriate mathematical operations in the analysis of static equilibrium. (I, II) 2. Model forces in static equilibrium on particles and rigid bodies in 2- and 3-dimensions. (I, II, III, IV) 3. Analyze external forces and moments on particles and rigid bodies (including trusses, frames, and machines) in static equilibrium. (III) 4. Analyze internal forces and moments on rigid bodies in static equilibrium. (IV) 5. Calculate mechanical properties of bodies and composite bodies. (V) 6. Solve and present solutions to broadly defined static equilibrium problems through application of the modeling and analysis competencies above. (I, II, III, IV, V)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Review of foundational principles A. Systems of measurement B. Dimensional analysis C. Newton`s laws of motion D. Utilization of modeling tools (e.g. diagrams, equations, computer simulations, physical models) II. Applicable mathematical operations A. Vector vs. scalar quantities B. Vector addition and subtraction C. Vector resolution and components D. Dot product E. Cross product F. Systems of equations III. Modeling external forces in 2- and 3-dimensions A. Equations of equilibrium B. Statical determinacy C. Free-body diagrams D. Types of forces (weight, contact, static friction, spring) E. Types of connections and their reactions F. Distributed and point loads G. Moments and linear forces H. Simplification of forces and moments into equivalent systems I. 2D analysis of trusses, frames, and machines IV. Modeling internal forces A. Normal force (compression and tension) B. Shear force and bending moment equations and diagrams C. Relations between normal force, shear force, bending moment, and external load V. Mechanical properties in 2- and 3-dimensions A. Bodies, composite bodies, and systems of particles B. Centroid, center of mass, and center of gravity C. Area moment of inertia and mass moment of inertia

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 28, 2022

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