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Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka

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STATICS


BMCG 1113

SEMESTER 1

SESSION 2014/2015




1.0 OBJECTIVES

The principal objective is to introduce the fundamentals concept of mechanics in solving the
engineering mechanics problems in static conditions.



2.0 LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of this course, student should be able to:

LO1 Describe and apply the basic concepts and fundamental principles of engineering mechanics
(statics).

LO2 Analyze and solve equilibrium problems of particle and rigid body.

LO3 Work as an effective member of a team to solve engineering mechanics (statics) problems.



3.0 SYNOPSIS

The engineering mechanics of statics provides an introduction and the basic concept of statics as
physical sciences, system of units, scalars and vectors, Free Body Diagram, forces system, force system
resultants and moment, equilibrium of a particle, equilibrium of a rigid body, structural analysis
(trusses analysis and simple frames and machines), friction and center of gravity and centroid.



4.0 REFERENCES

a. Hibbeler R.C., 2013, Engineering Mechanics Statics, 13th Ed., Prentice Hall.
b. Beer F.P and Johnston. E.R. , 2011, Statics and mechanics of materials, McGraw-Hill.
c. Morrow H.W., 2011, Statics and strength of materials, Prentice Hall.
d. Mott R.L., 2010, Statics and strength of materials, Prentice Hall.



Teaching Plan

UNIVERSITI TEKNIKAL MALAYSIA MELAKA
FAKULTI KEJURUTERAAN MEKANIKAL


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5.0 COURSE IMPLEMENTATIONS

a. Lecture - 3 hours per week for 14 weeks (Total = 42 hours).
b. Tutorial - 1 hour per week for 7 weeks (Total = 7 hours).


6.0 COURSE INSTRUCTIONS

Attendance is compulsory for lectures and should be more than 80% of the total contact hours.


7.0 COURSE EVALUATIONS

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ASSIGNMENT 1 Assignment 20
QUIZ
4 quizzes.
5 - 10 minutes.
10
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MID-SEM EXAM
1 mid-semester examination.
1 hours.
20
FINAL EXAM
1 final examination.
2 hours.
50
TOTAL
100



8.0 COURSE CONTENTS

Week Chapter Contents Remarks
1
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CHAPTER 1
General
Principles





CHAPTER 2
Force
Vectors

1.0 Introduction
1.1 Mechanics
1.2 Fundamental concepts
1.3 Units of Measurement
1.4 The International Systems of Units.
1.5 Numerical Calculation
1.6 General Procedure for Analysis

2.0 Force Vectors
2.1 Scalars and Vectors
2.2 Vector Operations
2.3 Vector Addition of Forces
2.4 Addition of a System of Coplanar
Forces
2.5 Cartesian Vectors (scalar analysis)




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2.6 Addition and Subtraction of Cartesian


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21/9





CHAPTER 3
Equilibrium
of a Particle
Vectors (scalar analysis)
2.7 Position Vectors (scalar analysis)
2.8 Force Vector Directed Along a Line


3.0 Equilibrium of a Particle (2D & 3D)
3.1 Condition for the Equilibrium of a
Particle
3.2 The Free-Body Diagram
3.3 Coplanar Force Systems
3.4 Three-Dimensional Force Systems

Tutorial 1 (Ch 2)


3
22/9

28/9


CHAPTER 4
Force System
Resultants


4.0 Force System Resultants
4.1 Moment of a Force Scalar
Formulation
4.2 Cross Product (optional)
4.3 Moment of a Force Vector
Formulation (optional)
4.4 Principle of Moments


Tutorial 2 (Ch 3)

4
29/9

5/10



4.5 Moment of a Force about a Specific
Axis (scalar analysis)
4.6 Moment of a Couple (scalar analysis)
4.7 Equivalent System
4.8 Resultants of a Force and Couple
System


5
6/10
12/10

CHAPTER 5
Equilibrium
of a Rigid
Body

5.0 Equilibrium of a Rigid Body 2D & 3D
5.1 Conditions for Rigid-Body Equilibrium
5.2 Free-Body Diagrams (2D)
5.3 Equations of Equilibrium (2D)


Tutorial 3 (Ch 4)


6
13/10

19/10



5.4 Two and Three Force Members
5.5 Free-Body Diagrams (3D)


7
20/10
26/10
MID-SEMESTER BREAK
8
27/10

2/11




5.6 Equations of Equilibrium (3D)
5.7 Constraints for a Rigid Body
Tutorial 4 (Ch 5)
MID-SEM EXAM
(Ch 3 - 5)
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CHAPTER 6
Structural
Analysis

6.0 Structural Analysis
6.1 Simple Trusses
6.2 The Method of Joints


ASSIGNMENT

10
10/11

16/11

6.3 Zero Force Members
6.4 The Method of Sections


Tutorial 5 (Ch 6)
11
17/11

23/11



6.5 Frames and Machines



12
24/11

30/11

CHAPTER 7
Friction

7.0 Friction
7.1 Characteristics of Dry Friction
7.2 Problems Involving Dry Friction



13
1/12
7/12



7.3 Wedges

Tutorial 6 (Ch 7)

14
8/12

14/12

CHAPTER 8
Center of
Gravity and
Centroid

8.0 Center of Gravity and Centroid
8.1 Center of Gravity and Center of Mass
for a System of Particles
8.2 Center of Gravity, Center of Mass
and Centroid for a Body



15
15/12

21/12



8.3 Composite Bodies

Tutorial 7 (Ch 8)
16
22/12

28/12
STUDY BREAK
17-18
29/12

13/1
FINAL EXAM









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9.0 TEACHING STAFF






























Week Lecturers
Week 1 Week 8

Dr. Isa Bin Halim
Tel: 06-3316501
Hp: 012-5142756
Room : BG-26, FTMK, UTeM
Email: isa@utem.edu.my
Week 9 Week 15

Mr. Abdul Rahim Bin Shamsudin
Tel: 06- 3316974
Hp: 017-6641976
Room : PPS-16-Aras 2, Psuat Pengajian Siswazah (PPS), UTeM
Email: rahim@utem.edu.my