CCE 103
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Engineering Mechanics--Statics.
Course Description
Concepts of mechanics: force systems in equilibrium, resultants, friction, centroids, utilization of vector algebra, simple trusses, shear and bending moment diagrams, moments of inertia.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
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3
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1. Units
Learning Outcome
Be able to manipulate basic engineering units in both the International and US Customary Systems of Units in engineering analysis and be able to convert between the two.
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2. Vector Notation
Learning Outcome
Be able to perform basic vector operations using standard vector notation.
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3. Free-Body Diagrams
Learning Outcome
Be able to conceptualize and draw a conventional free-body diagram which identifies and applies all known and unknown forces.
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4. Forces
Learning Outcome
Understand the nature of forces(s) and their manipulation in engineering analysis, including moments, couples, transmissibility and resultants.
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5. Equilibrium
Learning Outcome
Understand the conditions for equilibrium for both a particle and a rigid body.
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6. Axial Forces
Learning Outcome
Be able to determine the axial forces in the members of a statically determinant truss.
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7. Center of Gravity
Learning Outcome
Be able to calculate the center of gravity for 2 and 3 dimensional rigid bodies.
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8. Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams
Learning Outcome
Be able to both calculate and draw diagrams for the internal shear forces and bending moments in straight, statically determinant beams.
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9. Friction
Learning Outcome
Understand the nature of friction and be able to solve problems involving friction and shear on horizontal and inclined planes.
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10. Centroids
Learning Outcome
Be able to use calculus to compute centroids of lines, areas and volumes.
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11. (1) Problem Solving
Learning Outcome
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. (ABET EAC Student Outcome 1) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve broadly defined technical or scientific problems by applying knowledge of mathematics and science and/or technical topics to areas relevant to the discipline. (ABET ANSAC Student Outcome 1)
