MCCCD Program Description

Engineering Mechanics-Statics

Course: ECE211

First Term: 2002 Spring

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: Mathematical treatment of the basic physical principles of statics. Methods of vector algebra and vector calculus

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Apply the basic ideas of dimensional analysis in the solution of problems of equilibrium. (I) 2. Use the methods of vector addition, vector subtraction, and the dot and cross products in the solution of problems of equilibrium. (II, III, V) 3. Compute the reaction forces in two and three dimensional equilibrium. (III, IV) 4. Develop a format for the solution of problems related to particle and riged body equilibrium. (III,IV,V) 5. Analyze problems of equilibrium in terms of equivalent force systems. (IV) 6. Analyze the internal forces of structures. (VI, VII) 7. Analyze the effect of friction in equilibrium situations. (VIII) 8. Calculate centroids of geometrical and composite figures in two and three dimensional space. (IX) 9. Calculate area and mass moments of inertia in two and three dimensional space. (X) 10. Apply the principles of virtual work in the solution of problems of equilibrium. (XI)
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. Introduction to basic principles A. Systems of measurement B. Dimensional analysis C. Newton`s four laws II. Force systems A. Vector and scalar quantities B. Vector addition and subtraction C. Vectro resolution and components III. Particle equilibrium A. Conditions of prticle equilibrium B. Equilibrium in two dimesions IV. Equivalent force systems involving moments A. Moment of a force, scalar and vector B. Moment of a couple C. Simplification of coplanar force systesm D. Simplification of three dimensional force systems V. Rigid body equilibrium A. Equations of equilibrium in two dimensions B. Equations of equilibrium in three dimensions C. Support reactions in equilibrium VI. Analysis of structures A. Analysis of trusses B. Frame analysis C. Machines VII. Internal forces A. Internal forces in structure members B. Shear and bending moment diagrams in beams C. Relation between load, shear, and bending moment VIII. Friction A. Characteristics of dry friction B. Friction on bearings and disks C. Friction of flat belts D. Rolling friction IX. Centroids and center of gravity A. System of particles B. Composite bodies C. Distributed forces X. Moments of inertia A. Area moment of inertia B. Mass moment of inertia XI. Virtual work A. Definition of virtual work B. Principle of virtual work for particle and rigid body equilibrium

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 12/11/2001

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