ENES 120 Statics

Students will study the equilibrium of stationary bodies under the influence of various kinds of forces. Topics studied include: forces, moments, couples, equilibrium, frames and machines, centroids, moment of inertia, and friction. Vector and scalar methods are used to solve problems.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

PHYS 110. Pre- or corequisite: MATH 182

Hours Weekly

2 hours lecture, 2 hours recitation weekly

Course Objectives

1. Use scalar and vector operations to compute forces, positions, and moments in two or three dimensions.
2. Sketch free-body diagrams of particles and rigid bodies in equilibrium.
3. Apply equations of static equilibrium to solve for unknown forces acting on a particle or rigid body in equilibrium.
4. Simplify loading systems, including distributed loads.
5. Apply structural analysis methods to determine the forces in members of a frame, mechanism, or planar truss.
6. Determine the internal forces within a member and sketch basic shear and moment diagrams of beams.
7. Solve equilibrium problems involving dry friction, including screws, bearings, and impending motion problems.
8. Compute mass properties and section properties of rigid bodies.

Course Objectives

1. Use scalar and vector operations to compute forces, positions, and moments in two or three dimensions.

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Engineering - A.A. Degree (Transfer)

   1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and technology to identify and solve engineering problems, both individually and in groups.

2. Sketch free-body diagrams of particles and rigid bodies in equilibrium.

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Engineering - A.A. Degree (Transfer)

   3. Communicate effectively via oral, hand-written, and electronic modes, including technical presentations.

3. Apply equations of static equilibrium to solve for unknown forces acting on a particle or rigid body in equilibrium.

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Engineering - A.A. Degree (Transfer)

   1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and technology to identify and solve engineering problems, both individually and in groups.

4. Simplify loading systems, including distributed loads.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

5. Apply structural analysis methods to determine the forces in members of a frame, mechanism, or planar truss.

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Engineering - A.A. Degree (Transfer)

   1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and technology to identify and solve engineering problems, both individually and in groups.

6. Determine the internal forces within a member and sketch basic shear and moment diagrams of beams.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

7. Solve equilibrium problems involving dry friction, including screws, bearings, and impending motion problems.

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Engineering - A.A. Degree (Transfer)

   1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and technology to identify and solve engineering problems, both individually and in groups.

8. Compute mass properties and section properties of rigid bodies.

   This objective is a course Goal Only