Engineering Statics

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Course
ENGR 1160
Discontinued
Yes
Course code
ENGR 1160
Descriptive
Engineering Statics
Department
Engineering
Faculty
Science & Technology
Credits
3.00
Start date
End term
202110
PLAR
No
Semester length
15
Max class size
36
Contact hours
4 hours
Method(s) of instruction
Lecture
Learning activities

Lectures with an emphasis on problem solving sessions and small group work.

Course description
This course is intended for students proceeding to studies in Applied Science and Engineering. This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of engineering problem solving, with focus on problem identification, formulation and solution. Topics such as equilibrium of coplanar force systems, analysis of frames and trusses, non-coplanar force systems, distributed loads and friction will be covered.
Course content
  1.  Basic operations with force systems, including two and three dimensional force systems
  2.  Equilbrium analysis in both two and three dimensions
  3.  Structrual analysis inlcuding plane trusses, method of joint and sections, space trusses, and frames and machines
  4.  Centroids and distributed loads
  5.  Beams and Cables
  6.  Types of Friction and applicatin of friction in machines
Learning outcomes

 Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Apply the concepts of basic principles of equilibrium
  2. Analyze systems of forces and moments using free-body diagrams
  3. Solve problems involving rigid bodies in equilibrium, including basic structural members (e.g., trusses, frames and beams)
  4. Write a paper to evaluate techniques, skills and engineering tools used in modern engineering problem analysis
Means of assessment

Term paper                                  5 - 20%

Assignments

(including on-line as an option)      5 - 20%       

Term exams                               30 - 60%

Final Exam                                 30 - 40%

Textbook materials

Textbooks and course materials will be selected by the instructor at the time.

Such as Meriam, J.L. and Kriage, L.G., Engineering Mechanics Statics (latest edition), John Wiley & Sons or

Hibbeler, R.C., Structural Analysis (latest edition), Prentice Hall or

Pytel, A. and Kiusalaas, J. Engineering Mechanics Statics (latest edition), Cenage Learning.

Prerequisites

BC Pre-Calculus 12 and BC Physics 12  or Douglas College PHYS 1107 or PHYS 1110 or equivalent.

Corequisites

MATH 1120 must proceed or be taken concurrently.

Equivalencies

None.

Which prerequisite

None.