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POLYTECHNICS MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING COURSE INSTRUCTIONAL DURATION CREDIT(S) PRE REQUISITE(S)

JJ205 Engineering Mechanics

: JJ205 ENGINEERING MECHANICS : 15 WEEKS : 3 : NONE

SYNOPSIS ENGINEERING MECHANICS focus on theoretical knowledge in statics and dynamics. This course provides students with fundamental understanding of forces and equilibrium, resultants, equilibrium of a rigid body and structural analysis. This course also covers an introduction to dynamics, kinematics and kinetics of particles.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO) Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: 1. 2. 3. apply the principles of statics and dynamics to solve engineering problems (C3) Sketch related diagram to be used in problem solving (P4) Adopt the theory of engineering mechanics to solve related engineering problems in group (A3)

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SUMMARY

JJ205 Engineering Mechanics

(45 LECTURE: 00 PRACTICAL) RTA (02 : 00)

1.0

BASIC CONCEPTS IN STATICS This topic introduces basic concept in statics, scalars and vectors, Newtons Laws, units and limits .

2.0

FORCE VECTOR This topic introduces vector operations, force vector directed along a line, dot product and concurrent force system.

(08 : 00)

3.0

EQUILIBRIUM This topic discusses equilibrium in two dimensions, free body diagram, equilibrium of a particle, equilibrium condition.

(06 : 00)

4.0

STRUCTURES This topic introduce the concept of principle trusses and real structures, methods of joints, methods of sections, space trusses, frames and machines.

(08 : 00)

5.0

BASIC CONCEPTS IN DYNAMICS This topic deals with fundamental and application of dynamics. It also covers the general aspects, the importance of dynamics, relationships between linear and angular velocity as well as linear and angular acceleration.

(02 : 00)

6.0

KINEMATICS OF PARTICLES This topic confines mainly on rectilinear motion of particles. It covers the position, velocity and acceleration motion of particle. It also involves solve graphically the rectilinear problems.

(10 : 00)

7.0

KINETICS OF PARTICLES This topic deals with kinetics of particles. It focuses to three sections, first concentrates on force, mass and acceleration. It covers Newtons Second Law, equation of motion and solution of problems, rectilinear motion. Second, concentrates on work and energy. It covers work, kinetic energy and potential energy. Third, concentrates on impulse and momentum. It covers linear impulse and linear momentum, angular impulse and angular momentum.

(9 : 00)

RTA Recommended Time Allocation

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SYLLABUS

JJ205 Engineering Mechanics

1.0

BASIC CONCEPTS ON MECHANICS

1.1 Understand the concept of mechanics 1.1.1 Define the concepts of mechanics a) Static b) Dynamics c) Space d) Particles e) Rigid body

1.2

Understand the basic measurement quantities 1.2.1 List the basic measurement quantities using SI units a) Length b) Time c) Mass d) Force Understand the Newtons Laws of Motion. 1.3.1 Describe First Law 1.3.2 Describe Second Law 1.3.3 Describe Third Law

1.3

2.0

FORCE VECTOR 2.1 Understand scalars and vectors 2.1.1 Differentiate between scalars and vectors 2.1.2 Distinguish free vectors, sliding vectors, fixed vectors. Understand rectangular components 2.1.1 Explain two forces acting on a particle Understand vectors and vector operations 2.2.1 Calculate addition of vectors 2.2.2 Calculate subtraction of vectors 2.2.3 Determine resolution of vectors Understand the resultant force of coplanar forces by addition 2.3.1 Explain scalar notation 2.3.2 Explain cartesian vector notation. 2.3.3 Determine coplanar forces and resultant force Understand Cartesian vectors 2.4.1 Explain right handed coordinate system 2.4.2 Explain cartesian unit vector 2.4.3 Apply cartesian vector representation Understand the magnitude of cartesian vector 2.5.1 Determine the direction of cartesian vector

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

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2.6

Understand resultant cartesian vector by addition and subtraction 2.6.1 Solve of problems regarding concurrent force system Understand position vectors and x, y, z coordinates 2.7.1 Explain position vectors and x, y, z coordinate Understand the force vector directed along the line 2.8.1 Explain the force vector directed along the line 2.8.2 Determine the force vector directed along the line Understand the dot product 2.9.1 Apply laws of operation a. commutative law b. multiplication by scalar c. distributive law 2.9.2 Formulate cartesian vector formulation

2.7

2.8

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3.0

EQUILIBRIUM 3.1 Understand the conditions for the equilibrium of a particle 3.1.1 Explain the conditions for the equilibrium of a particle Understand free body diagram 3.2.1 Explain free body diagram 3.2.2 Draw free body diagram a. Draw outline shape b. Show all forces c. Identify each force 3.2.3 Apply free body diagram Understand the coplanar force system 3.3.1 Explain scalar notation 3.3.2 Analyze procedures for the analysis of coplanar force equilibrium 3.3.3 Solve problems regarding coplanar force equilibrium problem for a particle

3.2

3.3

4.0

STRUCTURES 4.1 Understand plane trusses 4.1.1 Define a truss 4.1.2 Explain plane trusses Analyze truss and force using related method 4.2.1 Analyze a truss using the method of joints 4.2.2 Analyze the force in the members of a truss using the method of sections Understand frames and machines 4.3.1 Explain frames and machines 4.3.2 Determine the force acting at the joints and supports of a frame or machine

4.2

4.3

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5.0 BASIC CONCEPTS IN DYNAMICS 5.1

JJ205 Engineering Mechanics

Apply fundamental concepts of dynamics 5.1.1 Explain the importance of dynamics in engineering 5.1.2 Explain general aspects of dynamics 5.1.3 Describe fundamental units and basic definitions in dynamics 5.1.4 Describe the relationship between linear and angular velocity, linear and angular acceleration

6.0

KINEMATICS OF PARTICLES 6.1 Understand concepts of kinematics 6.1.1 Explain the concepts of kinematics of particles Understand rectilinear motion of particles 6.2.1 Describe position, velocity and acceleration motion of particles 6.2.2 Describe uniform rectilinear motion 6.2.3 Determine motion of a particle 6.2.4 Solve problems in relative motion of two particles a) Independent motion b) Dependent motion 6.2.5 Solve by graphical method of rectilinear motion problem

6.2

7.0

KINETICS OF PARTICLES 7.1 Understand concepts of kinetics of particles: force, mass and acceleration 7.1.1 Discuss equation of motion 7.1.2 Explain systems of particles 7.1.3 Solve problems in rectilinear motion Understand concepts kinetics of particles: work and energy 7.2.1 Describe work of a force 7.2.2 Explain kinetic energy of particle 7.2.3 Explain potential energy of particle 7.2.4 Explain principle of work and energy 7.2.5 Explain systems of particle regarding conservation of energy 7.2.6 Solve problems regarding conservation of energy Understand concepts kinetics of particles: impulse and momentum 7.3.1 Explain concepts of impulse and momentum 7.3.2 Describe impulsive motion 7.3.3 Solve problems regarding impulse and momentum

7.2

7.3

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ASSESSMENT

JJ205 Engineering Mechanics

The course assessment is carried out in two sections: i. Coursework (CA) Coursework is continuous assessment that measures knowledge, technical skills and soft skills. Final Examination (FE) Final examination is carried out at the end of the semester.

ii.

The percentage ratio of FE to CA shall follow the guideline stated in the ArahanArahan Peperiksaan dan Kaedah Penilaian which is approved by the Lembaga Peperiksaan dan Penganugerahan Sijil/ Diploma Politeknik.

ASSESSMENT SPECIFICATION TABLE (AST)

CLO CONTEXT ASSESSMENT METHODS FOR COURSEWORK (CA)

CLO 1

CLO 2

CLO 3

Test *(2) 40%

Quiz *(2) 20%

End of Chapter *(2) 20%

Case Study *(1) 20%

Basic Concepts On Mechanics Force Vector Equilibrium

Structures Basic Concepts In Dynamics Kinematics Of Particles

Kinetics Of Particles

Remark: CLO1 : apply the principles of statics and dynamics to solve engineering problems (C3) CLO2 : Sketch related diagram to be used in problem solving (P4) CLO3 : Adopt the theory of engineering mechanics to solve actual engineering problems in group (A3)

*(x) refers to the quantity of assessment

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REFERENCES

JJ205 Engineering Mechanics

Ferdinand, P. B. and Russell Johnston, Jr. (1987). Mechanics for EngineersDynamics, McGraw Hill International Editions. ISBN 0-07-100135-2 Hibbeler,R.C (2004). Engineering Mechanics: Statics 3rd SI Edition.Pearson Prentice Hall, Singapore Hibbeler, R.C.. (1997, 8th Edition). Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics, Prentice Hall

Hibbeler,R.C (2004).Statics and Mechanics of Materials. SI Edition. Pearson Prentice Hall, Singapore

Meriam J.L. & Craige L.G.. (1993). Engineering Mechanics Volume Two : Dynamics, JOHN WILEY & SONS Inc. ISBN 0-471-59273-0 Meriam,J.L. and Kraige,L.G. (1997). Engineering Mechanics: Statics 4th Edition. John Wiley & Sons, New York

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MATRIX OF COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO) VS PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLO)

Compliance to PLO
Course Learning Outcome (CLO) PLO1 LD1 PLO2 LD2 PLO3 LD3 PLO4 LD4 PLO5 LD5 PLO6 LD6 PLO7 LD7 PLO8 LD8 PLO9 LD9

Recommended Delivery Methods

Assessment

Apply basic principles of statics and dynamics to solve engineering problems.

C3,

Quizes, Tests, End of Chapter and Final Exam.

Sketch related diagram to be used in problem solving.

P4,

Lecture and Group Discussion

Quizes, Tests, End of Chapter and Final Exam.

Adopt the theory of engineering mechanics to solve actual engineering problems in group.

A3,

Quizes, Tests, End of Chapter and Final Exam.

Total

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DISTRIBUTION OF STUDENT LEARNING TIME ACCORDING TO COURSE LEARNING - TEACHING ACTIVITY

No. FACE TO FACE 1.0 Delivery Method 1.1 Lecture 1.2 Practical 1.3 Tutorial 2.0 Coursework Assessment (CA) 2.1 Lecture-hour-assessment - Test - Quiz Learning and Teaching Activity SLT

[ [ [

2 hour(s) x 15 week(s) 0 hour(s) x 1 hour(s) x 15 week(s) 15 week(s)

] ] ]

30 0 15

3 [2] [2] 30 min/ Test 15 min/ Quiz 15 min/ Discussion 2 1

2.2 Practical-hour-assessment - Laboratory Exercises 2.3 Tutorial-hour-assessment - Tutorial Exercises NON-FACE TO FACE 3.0 Coursework Assessment (CA) - Case Study - End of Chapter 4.0 Preparation and Review

[ 0]

24 min/ Lab Exe

[ 0]

[1 ] [2]

15

4.1 Lecture [ 2 hour(s) x 15 week(s) ] - Preparation before theory class eg: download lesson notes. - Review after theory class eg: additional references, discussion group,discussion 4.2 Practical [ 0 hour(s) x 15 week(s) ] - Preparation before practical class/field work /survey eg: review notes, check list/labsheets - Post practical activity eg: lab report, additional references and discussion session - Preparation before studio work presentation/critique. 4.3 Tutorial - Preparation for tutorial 4.4 Assessment - Preparation for test. - Preparation for quiz. - Preparation for End of Chapter. [ 1 hour(s) x 15 week(s) ]

30 [] [] 0 [ ] [ ] [ ] 15 [ ]

[2] [2] [2]

[ 2 hour(s) x [ 1 hour(s) x [ 1 hour(s) x

2 2 2

= 4] = 2] = 2]
Total Credit = SLT/40

116 3

Remark: 1. Suggested time for Quiz : 10 - 15 minutes Test (Theory) : 20 - 30 minutes Test (Practical) : 45 - 60 minutes 2. 40 Notional hours is equivalent to 1 credit

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