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MEM202 Engineering Mechanics - Statics

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MEM202 Engineering Mechanics
Statics
Course Web site: www.pages.drexel.edu/~cac542
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course covers intermediate static mechanics, an extension of the fundamental
concepts and methods of static mechanics introduced in the freshmen course tDEC 111,
and tDEC 113. Topics include problem formulation and solution methods; two- and
three-dimensional vector representations of forces, moments, and couples; static
equilibrium of particles, rigid bodies, and engineering structures; analysis of external
and internal forces in structures via the methods of free-body diagrams; and properties
of cross-sectional areas.
PREREQUISITE(S)
Sophomore standing; tDEC 111, tDEC 113.
Lectures are based on the textbook Engineering Mechanics STATICS, 2nd
ed., by William F. Riley and Leroy D. Sturges, J ohn Wiley & Sons, Inc. 1996.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
This course is aimed at providing the starting engineering students in their sophomore
year 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. Conduct of
the course emphasizes the correct and efficient free-body representation of the
members in the structural system, along with formatted but logical solution
techniques for the problems. The specific course objectives are:
Efficient use of trigonometric functions to decompose forces in selected coordinate
directions;
Proficiency in computing moments by forces about a selected point;
Confidence in representing correctly a free-body diagramfor a member in a loaded
structure;
Confidence in setting up and the solution to the free-body diagram on hand;
Understand the physical nature of the internal force and momentsin a structural
member;
Confidence in handling the properties of a given cross-sectional area of any shape;
Familiar with the unique characteristics of tension, compression, shearing, bending,
and torsion in structural members.
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Class attendance (CA): Class attendance is mandatory, and is counted as 10% of your final
term grade. A sign-up sheet will be circulated during each lecture and recitation to record
the attendance. Please inform instructor/TA prior to the lecture/recitation that you can not
attend.
Homework assignments (HW): HW assignments and their due dates are listed in Course
Outline. HW will be collected, recorded, but not checked. A grade will be given to each
HW based on number of problems that have been completed and submitted. HW grade for
the entire term will be counted as 10% of your final term grade. No late submissions of HW
will be accepted as the solutions will be posted on the day theyare collected.
Mid-term Examinations (MT): There will be two 50-minute mid-term examinations; the
date and material covered in each mid-term are listed in Course Outline. Each mid-term is
counted as 25% of your final term grade.
Final Examination (FL): Final examination will be a comprehensive examination, covering
the material taught in the entire term. It will be counted as 30% of your final term grade.
Term Grade: Term grade will be calculated based on 10% for CA, 10% for HW, 25% for
each MT, and 30% for FL. Final letter grade will be assigned based on 100% A 90% >
B 80% > C 70% > D 60% > F. There will be no grade curving. However, a student
who earns a grade 90% or higher in his/her final examination will automatically receive an
A grade for the course.
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Chapter 1
General Principles
a
a
r
a : Vector
a : Scalar
hand By Book
sec second s second T Time
lb pound N Newton F Force
ft feet m meter L Length
slug kg kilogram M Mass
U.S. SI
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Method of Problem Solving
1. Read the problem carefully.
2. Identify the result requested.
3. Identify the principles to be used to obtain the result.
4. Prepare a scaled sketch (e.g., a free-body diagram)
and tabulate the information provided.
5. Apply the appropriate principles and equations.
6. Report the answer with the appropriate number of
significant figures and the appropriate units.
7. Study the answer and determine if it is reasonable.
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Chapter 2
Concurrent Force Systems
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2.1 Introduction
A physical body subjected to a pair of loads
The body is simplified
to a particle particle
mechanics
The body deforms,
may fail eventually
The Body does not deform
rigid body mechanics
tDEC 111 Physics MEM230 Mechanics of Materials MEM202 Statics
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2.2 Forces and Their Characteristics
A force is a vector; it has (1) magnitude, (2) direction, and
(3) a point of application
A free vector A sliding vector A bound vector
In Staticsforces are treated as sliding vectors
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2.2 Forces and Their Characteristics
Principle of Transmissibility
The external effect of a force on a rigid body is the same for
all points of application of the force along its line of action.
Principle of Transmissibility is applicable to rigid-body mechanics.
Therefore, in Staticsforces are treated as sliding vectors.
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2.2 Forces and Their Characteristics
Classification of Forces
1
F
r
O
y
x
z
2
F
r
L
n
F
r
5. General Forces
1. Concurrent Forces
2. Coplaner Forces
3. Parallel Forces
4. Collinear Forces

Dynamics ma
Statics
F
i
0
r
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2.3 Resultant of Two Concurrent Forces
(Parallelograms and Laws of Sinesand Cosines)
1
F
r
2
F
r
R
r

1
F
r
2
F
r
Principle of
Transmissibility

2 1
and between Angle : F F
r r

1 2 2 1
F F F F R
r r r r r
+ = + =
1
and between Angle : F R
r r

= = = ;
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2.3 Resultant of Two Concurrent Forces
(Parallelograms and Laws of Sines and Cosines)
1
F
r
2
F
r
R
r

a
b
c
sin sin sin
: Sines of Law
c b a
= =
cos 2 : Cosines of Law
2 2 2
ab b a c + =
( )
R
F
R
F
R
F F R
R

sin
sin
sin sin
sin
sin sin
of direction the determine to Sines of Law Use
2 2 2 2
=

= = =
r
( )

cos 2
cos 2 cos 2
of magnitude the determine to Cosines of Law Use
2 1
2
2
2
1
2
2 1
2
2
2
1 2 1
2
2
2
1
2
F F F F R
F F F F F F F F R
R
+ + =
+ = + =
r
=
= =

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2.3 Resultant of Two Concurrent Forces
(Parallelograms and Laws of Sinesand Cosines - Examples)
56
lb 500
1
= F
r
lb 800
2
= F
r
x
y
R
r

o o o
124 56 180 = =

( )( ) ( )
3 2 2
2 1
2
2
2
1
2
10 6 . 442 124 cos 800 500 2 800 500
cos 2
= + + =
+ + =
o
F F F F R
lb 3 . 665 = R
o
o
5 . 85
3 . 665
124 sin 800
sin
sin
sin
1
2
1
=

=

R
F

35
N 900
1
= F
r
N 600
2
= F
r
x
y
R
r
40
o
40 =
( )( ) ( )
3 2 2
2 1
2
2
2
1
2
10 997 . 1 40 cos 600 900 2 600 900
cos 2
= + + =
+ + =
o
F F F F R
N 413 , 1 = R
o
o
8 . 15
1413
40 sin 600
sin
sin
sin
1
2
1
=

=

R
F

Homework: Problems 2-3, 2-11, 2-16

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2.4 Resultant of Three or More Concurrent Forces
(Parallelograms and Laws of Sinesand Cosines)
1
F
r
2
F
r
3
F
r
123
R
r
2 1 12
F F R
r r r
+ =
3 2 1
2 13
1 23
3 12 123
F F F
F R
F R
F R R
r r r
r r
r r
r r r
+ + =
+ =
+ =
+ =
3 2 23
F F R
r r r
+ =
3 1 13
F F R
r r r
+ =
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2.4 Resultant of Three or More Concurrent Forces
(Parallelograms and Laws of Sinesand Cosines - Example)
3 12
: 2 Step F R R
r r r
+ =
Determine
the resultant
of F
1
, F
2
,
and F
3
forces
2 1 12
: 1 Step F F R
r r r
+ =
lb 954
cos 2
1 2 1
2
2
2
1 12
=
+ + = F F F F R
o
0 . 27
sin
sin
12
1 1
1
1
=

=

R
F

o o o
60 30 30
1
= + =
o o o
67 40 27
2
= + =
lb 386 , 1 cos 2
2 3 12
2
3
2
12
= + + = F R F R R
o
3 . 39
sin
sin
2 12
1
2
=

=

R
R

o o o
3 . 59 20 3 . 39 = + =
Homework: Problems 2-19, 2-24, 2-28