CVEN 2301 – Statics
Spring, 2006
2006-2008 Catalog Data: CVEN 2301: Statics. Credit 3. Statics of particles and rigid bodies. Use is made of basic physics, calculus and vector algebra.
Prerequisite: PHYS 2425.
Textbook: R. C. Hibbeler, Engineering Mechanics (Statics & Dynamics) 10th Ed., Prentice Hall, 2004.
Reference: Library Materials
Instructor: Mark C. Bourland, Visiting Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering Department.
Goals: (1) Develop an understanding of particles and rigid bodies in static equilibrium from applied mathematical, scientific, and engineering knowledge. (ABET Outcome # a).
(2) Ability to identify, formulate and solve problems involving particles and rigid bodies in static equilibrium. (ABET Outcome # e).
Prerequisites by Topics: Calculus based physics (mechanics, vibrations and heat)
Topics:
1. Introduction (1 week)
2. Force Vectors and their Characteristics (1 week)
3. Equilibrium of a particle, Free Body Diagrams, 2 and 3- Dimensional Systems (2 weeks)
4. Moments, Couples, Equivalent Systems and Resultants (2 weeks)
5. Equilibrium in 2 and 3- Dimensions (2 weeks)
6. Structural Analysis of Trusses and Frames (1 week)
7. Equations and Diagrams of Shear Forces and Bending Moments of Beams (2 weeks)
8. Friction (1 week)
9. Centroids (center of gravity and mass) and Related Topics (1 week)
10. Moment of Inertia (1 week)
Computer usage: Computer algebra systems and geometry applications are used to solve certain textbook problems.
Contribution of course to meeting the professional component:
This course contributes to the engineering science component.
ABET category content as estimated by faculty member who prepared this course description:
Engineering Science: 3 credits or 1001 %.