DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING SCIENCE

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND AGRO-INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES LOS BAÑOS

ENGINEERING SCIENCE 11
Statics of Rigid Bodies

Faculty-in-Charge:
Engr. Francis M. Mulimbayan

I. Catalog Course Description

A. Course Number ENSC 11

B. Descriptive Title Statics of Rigid Bodies
C. Course Description Fundamental principles of equilibrium of rigid bodies; analysis of structures;
first and second moments of mass, volume, area and length; shear and
bending moment diagrams.
D. Prerequisite MATH 27/37 and PHYSICS 3/71
E. Credit 3 units
F. Number of Hours 3 hours a week

II. Rationale

Statics is a logical continuation of what one has learned in College Physics. It integrates as well as
simplifies the principles of forces and of rigid bodies into a strong foundation for the budding
engineering student. This course will expose the student to various possible methods of solving, and to
illustrate the application of these methods to practical engineering problems.
The course is handled such that his background in mathematics will involve only up to the principles
of integration, to be used in such topics as calculation of areas under an irregular curve. This puts the
student in better position to master what he is expected to learn in statics and not to get stuck into
complicated mathematical equations.

III. Objectives

At the end of the course, the student should be able to:

A. Analyze and solve problems involving forces acting on a rigid body or a system of rigid bodies at
rest; and,
B. Analyze and solve problems involving truss structures using the method of joints and the method of
sections.
C. Locate the centroid and center of gravity of areas, lines and composite shapes;
D. Solve for moment of inertia of areas/composite areas by integration and by application of parallel axis
theorem;
E. Draw the shear and bending moment diagrams by sectioning and area method and;
F. Analyze and solve problems involving force systems in space.

IV. Course Outline

A. Principles of Statics 2. Moment of a Force about a specified

1. Fundamental Concepts and Definitions point
2. Scalar and Vector Quantities 3. Moment of a Couple
3. Force Systems 4. Equivalent System
B. Equilibrium of Particles 5. Resultants of a Force-Couple System
1. Conditions for Equilibrium D. Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies
2. Coplanar Force Systems 1. Conditions of Rigid-Body Equilibrium
C. Resultant of Force Systems 2. Equilibrium in two dimensions
1. Moment of a Force a. Free-Body diagrams
a. Scalar Approach b. Equations of Equilibrium
b. Varignon’s Theorem c. Two- and Three-Force Members
 3. Constraints for a Rigid body 2. Conventions
E. Analysis of Structures 3. Shear Diagram
1. Simple Trusses 4. Bending Moment Diagram
a. Method of Joints 5. Points of Maximum Shear and
b. Method of Sections Maximum Moment
2. Frames I. Friction
3. Machines 1. Theory of Friction
a. Angle of Friction
F. Centroids and Center of Gravity b. Laws of Friction
1. Center of Gravity of a Flat Plate 2. Problems Involving Dry Friction
2. Centroids of Areas and Lines a. Wedges
3. Centroids Determined by Integration b. Belts
4. Centroids by Composite Figure
5. Theorem of Pappus J. Force System in Space (Optional)
6. Center of Gravity of Bodies 1. Three-Dimensional Force Systems
G. Moments of Inertia 2. Resultant of Concurrent Force System
1. Definition of Moment of Inertia in Space
2. Moment of Inertia of Areas 3. Moment of a Force About an Axis
3. Polar Moment of Inertia 4. Equilibrium of Concurrent Space
4. Radius of Gyration Forces
5. Moment of Inertia by Integration 5. Equilibrium in Three Dimensions
6. Parallel Axis Theorem for Areas a. Free-Body Diagrams
7. Moment of inertia for Composite Areas b. Equations of Equilibrium
H. Shear and Bending Moment Diagrams 6. Constraints for a Rigid Body
1. Shear and Moment Equation

IV. References

Beer, F. P. and E. Johnston. 1996. Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics. 6thed. New York:
McGraw-Hill.

Hibbeler, R. C. 1995. Engineering Mechanics: Statics. 7thed. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall.

McGill, D. J. and W.W. King. 1995. Engineering Mechanics. 3rd ed. Boston: PWS.

Meriam, J. L. and L. G. Kraige. 1986. Engineering Mechanics. Canada: Wiley and Sons.

Pytel, A. and J. Kiusalaas. 1999. Engineering Mechanics: Statics. 2nded. Singapore: Brooks/Cole.

Singer, F. L. 1975. Engineering Mechanics. 3rded. New York: Harper and Row.

V. Course Requirements and Policies

A. University rules on attendance shall be strictly followed.

B. Students must use ENSC Paper with the proper format for all examinations and assignments,
and must start each problem on a new page.
C. There shall be quizzes, assignments and problem sets to be given in class. Quizzes can either
be announced or unannounced.

D. Long Examinations
1. There shall be at least five (5) departmental long examinations of equal weight. Not one
examination shall be considered void. There shall be no take-home exams.
2. A student who misses an exam should present a valid excuse slip to the faculty concerned not
later than the second class session following the student’s return in order to take the
departmental make-up exam. Failure to do so would mean a grade of zero for the missed
exam. Note that a student is allowed only to take one departmental make-up exam.
3. Questions regarding examination results will be entertained only within three (3) working days
after release of results.
 E. University policy on cheating shall be strictly imposed. Cheating in any form shall be
penalized with a grade of 5.0 in the course and shall be subjected to disciplinary action
under the Student Rules and Regulations on Conduct and Discipline as approved by the
Board of Regents.

F. Grading System:
1. The passing mark for all examinations, quizzes, exercises and assignments is 60%.
2. Computation of grade is as follows:

Long Examinations 80 %
Quizzes / Assignments 20 %
Pre-Final Standing 100 %

Pre-Final Standing 70 %
Final Examination 30 %
Final Standing 100 %

3. A student with a pre-final standing of at least 78% with no exam below 60% shall be
exempted from taking the final examination and shall have his pre-final standing as the
final standing.
4. A student shall be required to take the departmental removal examination if the final
standing is lower than 60% but at least 55%.
5. Questions and corrections regarding the pre-final and final standing will be entertained only
within three (3) working days after posting.

VI. Grading Scale

Range Grade
96.00 – 100.00 1.0
91.00 – 95.99 1.25
87.00 – 90.99 1.5
82.00 – 86.99 1.75
78.00 – 81.99 2.0
73.00 – 77.99 2.25
69.00 – 72.99 2.5
64.00 – 68.99 2.75
60.00 – 63.99 3.0
55.00 – 59.99 4.0
<55.00 5.0

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