ENGR 210 - Statics

Winter 2004

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Principles of statics, vector algebra, force-couple releationships, equilibrium analysis, structures, area properties, beams, and friction. Prerequisite: PHYS 121 or MATH 126 or ENGR 111 TEXT: Hibbeler, Engineering Mechanics: Statics, 10th Edition SUPPLIES: engineering paper, calculator (optional: engineering scale, protactor, compass)

COURSE COVERAGE: Introduction (Chpt 1) 2D Vectors (2.1-2.4) 3D Vectors (2.5-2.9) Equilibrium - Particle (Chpt 3) Moments (4.1-4.9) Equilibrium - Body (Chpt 5) Structures (6.1-6.4,6.6) Area Properties (9.2,9.3,9.6,4.10) Internal Forces (7.1-7.3) Friction (8.1-8.3) SCHEDULE NOTE: There will be no class on: - Monday, January 19 (MLK Day) - Monday, February 16 (Presidents' Day) - Thursday, March 4 (at WEA-HE)	HOMEWORK: Homework problems will be assigned and collected for grading based on a five point scale: - 5 pts - Correct solution - 4 pts - Minor problems - 3 pts - Conceptural problems - 2 pts - Attempted solutions - 1 pt - Problem statement Full credit for all homework will be 50 points. Homework is due at the start of the class period. Late homework will not be accepted EXAMS: There will be three mid-term exams on: - February 5 - February 19 - March 11 A comprehensive final exam on: - March 17, 9:30am-11:20am Each exam will be composed of 10 point quiz problems. Mid-terms will have three quizzes, and the final will have four.
DESIGN PROJECT: A team design project will be assigned on February 2. The project will be worth 20 points. GRADING: Final grades will be based on the total points earned. One quiz grade will be omitted. Grades will be distributed using the following criteria: (95% A)(90% A-)(85% B+)(80% B)(76% B-)(72% C+)(68% C)(64% C-)(60% D+)(56% D)

Instructor: Frank Lee	Office: L200J	Phone: 425-564-2856
Office Hours: TTh 4:30pm-5:20pm; W 10:30am-11:20am		mailto:flee@bcc.ctc.edu