AME 20221: Mechanics I

CATALOG DATA:
Introduction to systems of forces and couples; vector mechanics. Equilibrium of rigid bodies. Internal forces and moments, trusses and beams, distributed loads and properties of areas. Friction and virtural work. Kinematics and kinetics of particle motion. Systems of particles.

Prerequisites:
MATH 10560, PHYS 10310, EG 10111

TEXTBOOK:
Meriam and Kraige, Engineering Mechanics, Statics, 5th edition, John Wiley, 2002
Meriam and Kraige, Engineering Mechanics, Dynamics, 5th edition, John Wiley, 2002

Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of the course, the student should understand the basic principles of mechanics applicable to rigid bodies in equilibrium and the kinematics and kinetics of particle motion. The student should be able to apply these principles to the solution of a variety of practical problems and be able to emply MATLAB or an alternative programming language to solve more complicated problems and study the affect of problem parameters. The student should be prepared to continue the study of the dynamics of rigid bodies and the mechanics of solids and fluids.

Topics:

Vector mechanics essentials
Equivalent systems of forces
Equilibrium of rigid bodies
Centroids, centers of gravity, and distributed forces
Trusses, frames, machines: two-force and multi-force members
Beams: internal forces, shear and bending moment diagrams
Dry friction
Moments of inertia
Virtual work
Kinematics of particles
Kinetics of particles: Newton's 2nd law
Energy and momentum methods
Systems of particles

Schedule:
This course meets for lecture three times a week for 50 minutes. There is a problem session held one evening per week(attendance is non-mandatory).

Contribution to Professional Component :
This course is 100% engineering science.

Contribution to Learning Outcomes and Assessment:
This course used assigned readings, lectures, and homework to enable the students to:

2(a) use engineering science principles to develop algebraic relationships among key physical parameters
and variable based on analysis of a specified system.
2(c) understand and apply Newton's laws to problems systems consiting of rigid bodies in equilibrium and particles in motion
4(b) use referenced that provid tabulated physical data that are useful to mechanical engineers
5(a) write simple Matlab(or suitable alternative) programs to solve more complicated problems and to study the effect
of system parameters

In orfer to asses the students' progress toward achieving the Learning Outcomes a large number of homework problems are assigned, graded and returned to the students. The exams are graded by the instructor and teaching assistants. Exam solutions are made available on-line.

Prepared by:
Professor David Kirner, Civil Engr/Geological Sciences September 15, 2004

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