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CIV_ENV 211: Engineering Physics-Statics


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Prerequisites

GEN-ENG 150, GEN-ENG 151 or COMP-SCI 150, MATH 220-1 or equivalent

Description

Description

Introduction to vector methods in engineering analysis. Statics of particles and rigid bodies and matrix analysis of trusses and frames. Engineering design problems.

Intended Audience

The intended audience for this course consists of undergraduate students in Engineering and Sciences. The course satisfies a basic engineering requirement in the systems engineering and analysis category.

Objectives

At the conclusion of the course, students should be able to:

  1. Develop problem-solving approaches. Draw and interpret free-body diagrams to formulate equilibrium equations.
  2. Represent physical 2D and 3D forces and moments with vector mathematics and linear algebra.
  3. Analyze particles and rigid bodies in static equilibrium.
  4. Analyze structures (trusses, frames, machines) in equilibrium.
  5. Calculate centroids and moments of inertia of areas
  6. Use computational tools (Phyton) to support engineering analysis and problem solving.
  7. Present calculations, problem solutions and design results in a professional manner.

Course Assessment

  • 25% Homework
  • 25% Case-studies and Writing Assignments
  • 50% Exams

Textbook

Required: Bedford, A., & Fowler, W. Engineering Mechanics: Statics and Dynamics (6th ed.). Pearson.

Reference Texts:

  1. C. S. Park (2016), Contemporary Engineering Economics, 6th Edition.
  2. D. G. Luenberger (2014), Investment Science, 2nd Edition.
  3. deNeufville, R. (1990), Applied Systems Analysis, McGraw-Hill. This book is out of print, but available on-line for free.