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May 09, 2024
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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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METC 111 - Statics
PREREQUISITES: MATH 137 - Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry .
PROGRAM: Mechanical Engineering Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2019
This course introduces the student to a broad array of concepts in applied mechanics with a focus on analysis without the use of calculus on bodies at rest. Topics covered include units and unit conversions, vectors, forces, equilibrium, moments and couples, planar force systems, distributed forces, analysis of structures, and friction. This course provides foundation for subsequent coursework in fluids, strengths of materials, and system dynamics and design.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Determine the resultant of several vectors by multiple methods including graphical modeling as well as application of general triangle and right triangle trigonometry.
- Calculate moment of a force of a system of forces, or of a couple.
- Replace a given force-couple system by an equivalent force-couple system at a different location.
- Draw complete free body diagrams of mechanical systems, structural systems, or components of systems.
- Apply the equations of equilibrium to free body diagrams.
- Calculate the axial loads in truss members using the method of sections and the method of joints/pins.
- Calculate the joint/pin reactions for various mechanical systems, structural systems, or components of systems using the method of members.
- Construct load, shear, and bending moment diagrams using appropriate methods including slope-area.
- Apply the friction laws for dry surfaces including the determination of impending tipping or impending slipping motion.
- Locate the centroid of composite areas and composite lines.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Systematic Engineering Process
- Equilibrium and free body diagrams
- Forces, vectors, resultants and equilibrants
- Trusses
- Mathematics review
- Method of Pins.Joints
- Vector resolution
- Method of Sections
- Moments
- Method of Frames
- Distributed force
- Friction
GRADING POLICY
| A |
90-100 |
| B |
80-89 |
| C |
70-79 |
| D |
60-69 |
| F |
0-59 |
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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