Drexel

University
Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics
MEM 202 ENGINEERING MECHANICS STATICS
SPRING TERM 2009-10

Instructor and Teaching Assistant Information

Instructor
Teaching Assistants

Name

Dr. Andrei G. Jablokow

Cameron Douglas

Jimmy Hoac

Ali Sajwani

Office

Randell 116-C

Email

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

By appt, via email

By appt, via email

[email protected]

By appt, via email

Office
By appointment, via email
Hours

Designation: Required

Catalog Description:
Covers intermediate static mechanics, an extension of the fundamental concepts and methods of static mechanics
introduced in the freshman courses TDEC 111, TDEC 113, and TDEC 115. Includes topics such as problem
formulation and solution methods; two- and three-dimensional vector representation of forces, moments and
couples; static equilibrium of particles, rigid bodies, and engineering structures; analysis of external and internal
forces in structures via methods of free body diagrams; and properties of cross-sectional areas.
Prerequisites:
TDEC 113 - Physics Fundamentals of Engineering II (Minimum Grade: D) or Physics 185 Physics I (Minimum Grade:
D) or Physics 111 Physics I (Minimum Grade: D)
Textbook(s):
Engineering Mechanics STATICS with Mastering Engineering Package, 12th Edition, R.C. Hibbeler, Pearson
Prentice Hall, 2009. (Includes Mastering Engineering access). Available in the Drexel Bookstore.
It is possible to purchase the on-line only version of the book or only the MasteringEngineering on-line access.
The website for Mastering Engineering is www.MasteringEngineering.com
Course Objectives:
This course provides the starting engineering students with a smooth transition from science-based mechanics
problems to engineering-based mechanics problems, i.e. from equilibrium of relatively simple force systems to
force systems in structures with connected members and with complex geometry. The specific objectives are:
1. Develop equilibrium equations for particles
2. Draw free body diagrams
3. Determine the resultants of a force and couple system
4. Reduce a force and couple system
5. Reduce a distributed load into a resultant force
6. Develop equilibrium equations for rigid bodies
7. Apply the method of joints and method of sections to solving truss problems
8. Develop equilibrium equations for frames and machines
9. Calculate the center of gravity and centroid for a system of particles and rigid body
10. Determine internal forces in structural members
Lecture and Recitation Sections

Section
CRN
Lecture
A
31476
001
30194
Recitation
002
31475
003
31147

Time
MON & WED 9:00 9:50 am
THU 3:00 4:50 pm
THU 11:00 12:50 pm
THU 01:00 2:50 pm

Room
CAT 061
Curtis 459
Curtis 459
Curtis 459

Leader
Jablokow
Sajwani
Hoac
Douglas

Number
106
30
37
39


Course Requirements and Policy
Class Attendance: Lecture and recitation attendance is mandatory. Attendance will be taken randomly at
the instructors discretion.
On-Line Assignments: Access is required to: www.MasteringEngineering.com. If you purchase the book at
the Drexel bookstore, the access is included in the price of the book. Otherwise, you can purchase access
at the www.MasteringEngineering.com website. It will not be possible to complete the on-line
assignments late, but they will be available for review to study for exams. These assignments will be
graded by the system. Course ID: MEM202200935
Homework Assignments (HW): Each week there will be an online homework assignment consisting of
tutorial and end-of-section problems from the book for the current weeks content. Homework
assignments are due every Sunday at 11:59 PM. These problems are to be worked out on engineering
calculation paper and then completed on-line by the due date. Your notebook of problems worked out on
paper will be due at the exam time and will be checked for individual work. Assignments will be graded
on-line and the paperwork can enhance or detract from your grade. There is no make-up or extensions
for homework assignments.
Mid-term Examination (ME): There will be two (2) two-hour on-line proctored mid-term examinations
th
th
held during recitation in the 4 and 7 week of the term in room Curtis 238A. The mid-term exams will
consist of six (6) problems and will be graded by the online system. You will be required to hand in your
paper solutions to the exam problems.
Final Examination (FE): Final examination will be held as scheduled by the University. The Final Exam will
be cumulative, covering the material taught in the entire term, with primary focus on the material
covered after the mid-term examination. The final exam will consist of six (6) problems and will be graded
by the system. You will be required to hand in your paper solutions to the exam problems.

Grading: HW 25%; ME1 25%; ME2 25%; FE 25%

100-90: A; 89-80: B; 79-70: C; 69-60: D; A lower grade will require the student to retake the course.

There will be no curved grades.

Lecture Schedule (Subject to change):

Week
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
7
8
8
9
9
10
10

Period Date Topic

L1
3/29 General Principles, Problem Solving, Mastering Engineering Website,
Force Vectors/Systems
L2
3/31 Force Vectors/Systems Continued
L3
4/5 Position Vectors, Force Vectors, Dot Product
L4
4/7 Equilibrium of a Particle, Free Body Diagram
L5
4/12 Three Dimensional Force Systems
L6
4/14 Force System Resultants Moments
L7
4/19 Moment about an Axis, Moment of a Couple
L8
4/20 Mid-Term Review
ME1
4/21 Mid-Term Exam #1 Room 238A Curtis
L9
4/26 Couples, Simplification, and Equivalent Loading Systems
L10
4/28 Simple Distributed Loading
L11
5/3 Rigid Body Equilibrium, Free Body Diagrams
L12
5/5 Equations of Equilibrium, Two-, and Three-Force Members
L13
5/10 Free Body Diagrams, Equilibrium, Static Determinacy
L14
5/12 Mid-Term Review
ME2
5/13 Mid-Term Exam #2 Room 238A Curtis
L14
5/17 Truss Analysis Method of Joints
L15
5/19 Truss Analysis Method of Sections
L16
5/24 Structural Analysis Frames and Machines
L17
5/26 Centers of Mass and Centroids, Composite Bodies

5/31 Memorial Day Holiday No Class
L18
6/2 Final Exam Review

Book Section
1.1 1.6,
2.1 2.4
2.5 2.6
2.7 2.9
3.1 3.3
3.4
4.1 4.4
4.5 4.6

Ch. 2, 3, 4.1-4.4
4.7 4.8
4.9
5.1 5.2
5.3 5.4
5.5 5.7

Chapter 4 & 5
6.1 6.3
6.4
6.6
9.1 9.2


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Contribution to Professional Component
nd

Contributes to toward the 2 year of engineering topics appropriate to developing the ability to work with equilibrium
equations and develop free body diagrams. It prepares students for classes in mechanical and structural design.

Relationship to Program Outcomes:

Outcomes a - k
a. An ability to apply knowledge
of mathematics, science
and engineering

Content
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b. An ability to design and conduct

experiments as well as
to analyze and interpret data
c. An ability to design a system,
component or process to meet
desired needs

d. An ability to function on
multidisciplinary teams
e. An ability to identify, formulate
and solve engineering problems

Explanation
This course requires the students to
develop a general understanding of
system equilibrium. The students learn
how to apply and synthesize their
knowledge of mathematics, science,
and engineering.
NA

Evidence
Homework, Exams and quizzes

Students are first introduced to how the

course materials are applied to real life
problems, such as crane development
and bridge design. Students are then
given problems that are simplified
versions of real world applications.
NA

Homework, exams and quizzes

The problems require students to

identify, formulate and solve
engineering problems.
This is emphasized as part
of the engineers overall responsibility.

Homework, exams and quizzes

NA

f. An understanding of professional
and ethical responsibility

g. An ability to communicate
effectively
h. The broad education necessary
to understand the impact
of engineering solutions
in a global/societal context
i. A recognition of the need for
and an ability to engage in
lifelong learning
j. A knowledge of contemporary
issues
k. An ability to use the techniques,
skills and modern engineering
tools necessary for engineering
practice

NA

Classroom discussion of
safety factors and use
redundant forces.
NA

The impact of engineering design on the

environment (structures, buildings and
bridges and devices) are covered.

Classroom discussion of safety

factors and design with redundant
forces for safety.

NA

NA

NA

Computer packages are used to explore

the solution domain for homework
assignments.

Homework

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