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Program of Mechanical Engineering (English)

ME211

STATICS

Course Code
ME211
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 1
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Carry out vector operations and define force and moment concepts.
  2. Draw Free Body Diagrams and solve equilibrium problems of Particles and rigid bodies in equilibrium.
  3. Carry out force analysis of trusses, frames and machines under static equilibrium.
  4. Determine the locations of center of gravity, center of mass and the centroid of a body.
  5. Carry out equilibrium analysis of rigid bodies subjected to frictional forces.
  6. Determine the moment of inertia for an area and the mass moment of inertia.
  7. Apply virtual work and potential energy principles to investigate the type of equilibrium or stability of a rigid body or systems of pin connected members.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsStatics, Mathematical Analysis I-II
Course DescriptionGeneral principles and vectors. Force vectors. Equilibrium of a particle: 2 and 3 dimensional problems. Force system resultants. Equilibrium of rigid bodies. Analysis of trusses and frames: 2 and 3 dimensional problems. Internal forces. Shear and moment diagrams. Friction. Center of gravity and moments of inertia. Virtual work principle.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week 1st Week General Principles
2nd Week 2nd Week Force Vectors
3rd Week 3rd Week Force Vectors. Equilibrium of Particles
4th Week 4th Week Equilibrium of Particles. Force System Resultants
5th Week 5th Week Force System Resultants
6th Week 6th Week Equilibrium of a Rigid Body
7th Week 7th Week Equilibrium of a Rigid Body
8th Week 8th Week MID-TERM EXAM
9th Week 9th Week Structural Analysis
10th Week 10th Week Structural Analysis. Friction
11th Week 11th Week Friction. Center of Gravity and Centroid
12th Week 12th Week Center of Gravity and Centroid.
13th Week 13th Week Moment of Inertia
14th Week 14th Week Moment of Inertia. Virtual Work.
Recommended or Required ReadingText Book :
Hibbeler, R. C., (2013) Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics, 14th SI Edition, Pearson.
Reference Books:
1- Ferdinand Beer, E. , Russell Johnston, Jr. (2010) Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Dynamics, 9?th Edition, McGraw-Hill.
2- R.C. Hibbeler, S.C. Fan,(2016) Mühendislik Mekaniği:Statik, Literatür Yayıncılık.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Problem Solving
  • Lecture
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Quiz 2 10
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 14 5 70
Individual or group work 14 2.5 35
Preparation for Final exam 14 2 28
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam 7 1.5 10.5
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 6 2 12
Quiz 2 4 8
Total Work Load223.5
Total Work Load / 30 (h)7.45
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

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