ENGINEERING MECHANICS I

CE223

Course Code: CE223
Semester: Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 6

Course Type

Compulsory Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

Third Term (Fall)

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Apply vector operations to solve static equilibrium problems and construct clear and accurate free-body diagrams for rigid body systems,
Analyze statically determinate trusses, frames, and simple structural systems,
Develop internal force diagrams (axial force, shear, and bending moment) for statically determinate structures,
Calculate centroids and moments of inertia of two-dimensional objects,
Develop the ability to work independently and demonstrate self-learning skills in the field of engineering mechanics.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Description

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	General Principles
2^nd Week	Force Vectors
3^rd Week	Force System Resultants
4^th Week	Force System Resultants
5^th Week	Equilibrium of a Particle
6^th Week	Equilibrium of a Rigid Body
7^th Week	Structural Analysis
8^th Week	Midterm
9^th Week	Structural Analysis
10^th Week	Internal Forces
11^th Week	Internal Forces
12^th Week	Internal Forces
13^th Week	Center of Gravity and Centroid
14^th Week	Moment of Inertia
15^th Week	Moment of Inertia

Recommended or Required Reading

Reference Book:
Beer, F.P., and Johnston, E.R., Vector Mechanics for Engineers, Statics, 10th Edition, Mc Graw Hill, 2012.

Additional Resources:
Hibbeler, R.C., Engineering Mechanics, Statics (in SI Units), Prentice Hall.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Questions/Answers
Problem Solving
Discussion

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	35
Assignment	4	10
Quiz	4	15
Total(%)		60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		40
Total(%)		100

Language of Instruction

English

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
K1	X	X	X	X
K2
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8					X
K9
K10
K11