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This document provides information about the EM 2413 Engineering Mechanics I (Statics) course for the Spring 2015 semester at Mississippi State University. It outlines details such as the instructor, office hours, prerequisites, required text, grading breakdown, exam dates, course objectives, attendance policy, make-up exam policy, academic honesty policy, email policy, homework guidelines, and simplified homework guidelines. The course will introduce concepts of forces, moments, vectors, equilibrium, friction, centroids, and moments of inertia as they relate to solving statics problems.

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Syllabus EM1

This document provides information about the EM 2413 Engineering Mechanics I (Statics) course for the Spring 2015 semester at Mississippi State University. It outlines details such as the instructor, office hours, prerequisites, required text, grading breakdown, exam dates, course objectives, attendance policy, make-up exam policy, academic honesty policy, email policy, homework guidelines, and simplified homework guidelines. The course will introduce concepts of forces, moments, vectors, equilibrium, friction, centroids, and moments of inertia as they relate to solving statics problems.

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EM 2413 Engineering Mechanics I (Statics)

Spring Semester, 2015


Instructor:
Tim Moore
Office:
Walker 311b Office Hours: MWF 1:00-4:00 or by appt
E-mail:
[email protected]
Email Helpline:
[email protected]

Help Sessions: TBD

Prerequisites: PH 2213 Physics I and MA1723 Calculus II (Grade C or better)


Required Text: Meriam, J.L and Kraige, L.G., 2012, Engineering Mechanics: Statics, 7th
Edition, Wiley
Grading:
Homework/Quizzes 15%
Exams (3)
60% (20% each)
Final
25%
Final Exam Date:
4 May
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: TBD
This course will introduce the concepts of forces, moments and other vector quantities; analysis
of force systems; conditions of equilibrium; friction; centroids and moments of inertia.
Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, you should be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of vectors and vector algebra.
2. Describe and be able to apply the concept of equilibrium involving concurrent and nonconcurrent force systems in 2- and 3-dimensional space.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the physical and mathematical relationships between
forces and moments.
4. Use free-body diagrams as an integral part of the solution of solid mechanics problems.
5. Describe and be able to apply the concept of equilibrium in the solution of built-up structures
(e.g., trusses and frames).
6. Describe and be able to determine mass and geometric properties of objects.
7. Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of dry friction and be able to solve statics
problems involving friction.
Attendance/Tardiness Policy: Attendance and tardiness will be checked every class period.
For a student with no more than one unexcused absence, the final exam grade will be used to
replace his/her lowest test grade if the final exam grade is better. Three unexcused tardies will
be considered the same as an absence.
Make-Up Examination Policy: Late make-up exams are not given except for documented
cases of illness or personal emergency. No matter which exam is missed, there will be a single
comprehensive make-up exam given at one time at the end of the semester. If you miss two
exams, you will be given a zero even if both are valid and documented excuses. All exam and
assignment due dates will announced in class or on the WebCT system; you are responsible for
being informed about these dates.
Academic Honesty: All occurrences of academic misconduct will be dealt with in accordance
with guidelines and procedures outlined in the Academic Misconduct Policy, which may be
accessed on the web at www.msstate.edu/dept/audit/1207.html
Email Policy: Class e-mail will be used as an official means of communication. Be sure to
check your e-mail frequently.

Guidelines for Homework Problem Presentation


Homework assignments submitted for grade should constitute a succinct, complete and professional solution to
the assigned problems and should be intended for a reader who is conversant in solid mechanics but not necessarily
intimately familiar with a given problem. The solutions should be of sufficient quality to submit to a lead structures
engineer at an engineering firm. There should be a brief assessment of the validity of your calculated results in lieu of
relevant model assumptions/constraints.
The body of the assignment need not be typewritten, but should be neat, well-spaced, and legible. Each problem
should be regarded as a standalone document and should be heavily commented to facilitate understanding. Each
problem should prove to be a valuable study aid in preparation for examinations. There should be a clear problem
statement, list of assumptions, and a full and comprehensive presentation of the solution. Figures and/or graphs
should be included, where appropriate, to aide understanding.
Figures and graphs should be neatly drawn and clearly identified/labeled using appropriate units. Figures ideally
should be computer generated or neatly drawn using a straight edge or other drawing tools. Sketches are
permissible provided that they are neat and well presented.
All key results should be enclosed in a box.

Answer (Units)

8" X 11" engineering paper should be used. Problems should be presented (ideally in pencil if handwritten) on one
side of a page only. Each problem should begin on a new sheet of paper. Each page should be numbered (i.e., 1/10,
2/ 10, , 10/10).
Each student should print and sign their name in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of the solution. A
cover sheet if you may be included. In signing the homework, the student is guaranteeing that he/she contributed to
the intellectual completion of every problem in the assignment. Below the signature should be relevant course
information (course number, assignment number, date, etc.).
The instructor reserves the right to refuse homework that does not meet these guidelines. Under certain
circumstances, students may be asked to resubmit a given assignment in the appropriate format.
Working problems will be graded primarily on the correct solution method. The final answer
(i.e., correct numbers) is of little value if the solution method is incorrect or not properly justified.
The amount of partial credit given is non-negotiable.
Simplified Homework Guidelines:

Homework assignments will generally be posted on myCourses (mC) and are due at the beginning of lecture
on the listed due date
Solutions to most of the homework problems will be posted on mC
Homework assignments must be stapled together for credit (no paper clips or fold-overs)
All hand-worked homework problems must be completed on engineering paper

For each problem, the following items are required for full credit:

Each homework problem must start at the top of a new page


Complete problem statement
Complete free-body diagram
Clear step-by-step solution with necessary diagrams
Neat, legible handwriting
Use of a straight-edge on all hand drawn graphs/plots
Answers with appropriate units must be boxed

Students are encouraged to work with others to complete homework assignments, however, all work turned
in must be original, not a simple copy of someone elses work. Such copying with be considered as a breach
of academic honesty and appropriate action will be taken.

Under no circumstances are students allowed to use solution manuals or similar materials in the completion
of assignments.

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