Fairleigh Dickinson University

Gildart Haase School of Computer Sciences and Engineering (GHSCSE)

Metropolitan Campus
Syllabus of ENGR/EGTG-2221 Statics

1. Course Information
Code and Name: ENGR/EGTG-2221 Statics
Semester: Fall Year: 2024 Credits: 3 Contact Hours: 4
Class Hours: Tue/Fri 11:30 am – 1:10 pm Lab Hours: N/A
Mode: In-person
Academic Unit: GHSCSE Name of the Director: Dr. Alfredo Tan
Course Coordinator: Dr. Qian “Chen” Wang
Programs for Which the Course Fulfills Requirements: Please go to your Degree Audit
in Self-Service to see what requirements this course fulfills for you.

2. Instructor Information
Name: Qian “Chen” Wang, Ph.D., P.E.
Office Hours: Tue/Fri 1:10 pm – 1:30 pm, or by appointment (email)
Location: Muscarelle, Room 205
Phone: N/A Email: [email protected]
*Must Use FDU Email address for all
University related communications
Email Response Time: I will generally respond within 2-3 business days

3. Text/s and Resource/s

Required: R.C. Hibbeler, Engineering Mechanics: Statics, 15th Edition, Hoboken, NJ:
Pearson, 2021. [ISBN-13: 978-0134814971 or ISBN-10: 0134814975]
Recommended: F. Beer, E. Johnston and D. Mazurek, Vector Mechanics for Engineers:
Statics, 12th Edition, New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2019. [ISBN-13: 978-1259977268 or
ISBN-10: 1259977269]
To purchase the course text, visit the FDU Bookstore.

4. Course Description
Statics of particles and rigid bodies, equivalent force systems, equilibrium of rigid bodies,
centroids and center of gravity, analysis of trusses and frames, forces in beams and machine
parts, friction and moments of inertia.

5. Course Prerequisites and/or Corequisites

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 Requisites: Take PHYS_2203 before or at same time with this course - Must be taken either
prior to or at the same time as this course. By enrolling in the course you attest that you have
satisfied all prerequisite requirements. You are responsible for competency in all material
from the prerequisite courses.

6. Course Topics, Objectives, and Expected Learning Outcomes

Topics: (also see Section 10, “Course Lecture/Lab Weekly Schedule)
• Force vectors
• Force system resultants
• Equilibrium of a particle
• Equilibrium of a rigid body
• Structural analysis
• Center of gravity and centroid
• Moment of inertia
• Friction
Objectives and Learning Outcomes:
Objective 1: To obtain an understanding of vector algebra and develop the skill to use it
effectively.
Outcome 1.1: Add, subtract, and multiply vectors by scalars using the parallelogram law.
Outcome 1.2: Resolve vectors into components.
Outcome 1.3: Perform basic operations on vectors using rectangular components in two
and three dimensions.
Outcome 1.4: Understand the definitions and properties of the vector and scalar product
of two vectors and be able to compute them using rectangular components.
Objective 2: To acquire the ability to represent and manipulate forces and moments.
Outcome 2.1: Relate forces arising in physical situations to their mathematical
representation as vectors.
Outcome 2.2: Understand the physical meaning of moment of a force about a point and a
line and be able to compute these quantities.
Outcome 2.3: Compute moments of couples.
Outcome 2.4: Resolve forces into forces and moments and reduce systems of forces.
Objective 3: To learn to analyze elementary mechanical systems, including systems with
interacting parts.
Outcome 3.1: draw free body diagrams of particles, rigid bodies, and systems.
Outcome 3.2: Model various connections and supports which arise in mechanical
systems.
Outcome 3.3: Apply Newton’s 3rd law to interacting components of a mechanical
system.

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 Outcome 3.4: Write equilibrium equations in two and three dimensions.
Outcome 3.5: Solve equilibrium equations and physically interpret solutions.
Objective 4: To obtain an understanding of dry friction and of elementary structural
applications.
Outcome 4.1: Understand the phenomenological characteristics of dry friction.
Outcome 4.2: Solve elementary statics problems involving dry friction.
Outcome 4.3: Recognize simple structures and mechanisms such as trusses, frames, and
simple machines.
Outcome 4.4: Understand particular features common to each class of mechanical
system.
Objective 5: To understand properties of area and volumes and attain the ability to compute
them.
Outcome 5.1: Compute centroids and centers of gravity for lines, areas, and solids of
revolution by the method of composite bodies and by integration.
Outcome 5.2: Compute moments of inertia, products of inertia, and polar moments of
inertia of areas and solids of revolution by composite bodies and by integration.
Outcome 5.3: Apply the parallel axis theorem.

ABET Objectives (Criterion 3 student outcomes):

Outcome 1: an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by
applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.

7. Course Requirements
This course will use graded homework assignments and written examinations, among other
things to assess student performance in the class. All assessments will be connected to the
learning outcomes listed earlier.
Homework will be assigned on a weekly basis. All work shall be done in a professional
manner. Letter size engineering computation paper shall be used. Use one side of the paper
only. Name, date, course number, and problem number should be included. Each problem
shall include: (1) given data; (2) necessary sketches, diagrams, and graphs; (3) necessary
steps of calculation; and (4) final answer.
Due dates: All homework is due one week after assigned, unless otherwise instructed. Due
dates are STRICTLY enforced to be fair to all students. No late submissions will be accepted
unless i) the student has a legit reason AND ii) the student gives a prior notice at least two
days before the due date. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure that his/her work is
successfully submitted to the instructor.

8. Attendance and Participation

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 As per the Academic Regulations section of the Student Handbook, students are required to
attend class, arrive on time and participate in all courses for which they are enrolled. Class
attendance and participation are essential to academic progress. See Attendance Section of
Academic Regulations in the Student Handbook.
More than three unexcused absences will lead to the downgrade of your final letter grade.
Excess absence will be reported to the Chair and Dean. If you cannot attend a specific class,
you must notify the instructor ahead of time stating the reason for missing the class. It will be
your responsibility to make yourself aware of the course material presented and submit
homework due for the missed class.

9. Grading Policy
No make-up examination will be administered.

Activity Weight:
Assignment Weight Factor
Regular Exams 50%
Homework Assignments 20%
Comprehensive Final Exam 30%

Grading Schema:
Weighted Total Letter Grade Weighted Total Letter Grade
> 90% A > 86% A-
> 82% B+ > 78% B
> 74% B- > 70% C+
> 66% C > 62% C-
> 55% D Lower score F

Passing grade for this course requires a weighted total score of 55%.
See University Grading System and Grade Points.

10. Course Lecture/Lab Weekly Schedule

Week 1 Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Force vectors

Week 2 Chapter 2: Force vectors
Week 3 Chapter 2: Force vectors
Week 4 Chapter 4: Force system resultants
Week 5 Chapter 4: Force system resultants
Week 6 Chapter 4: Force system resultants
Week 7 Chapter 3: Equilibrium of a particle
Week 8* Chapter 5: Equilibrium of a rigid body
Week 9 Chapter 6: Structural analysis

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 Week 10 Chapter 6: Structural analysis
Week 11 Chapter 6: Structural analysis
Week 12 Chapter 9: Center of gravity and centroid
Week 13 Chapter 10: Moment of inertia
Week 14* Chapter 10: Moment of inertia
Week 15 Chapter 8: Friction
*: Short weeks

Note: This syllabus is a guide to our learning this semester. At any time, the instructor may
deem it necessary to adjust the schedule of topics and assignments and will
communicate with students accordingly.

11. GHSCSE Policy on Technology and Electronics in the Classroom

During quizzes and exams, you must not have cellphones, smart watches, and any other
communication devices in your possession. Instructor can specify any other restrictions on
use of technology. Instructor can also specify whether calculators can be used during exams,
if applicable. If calculators are allowed, they must not have any communication capabilities.

12. Resources for Student Success

For links providing access to all resources listed below, visit, “Syllabus Resources for
Student Success”.

• Academic Advising
• Academic Support Center
• Accommodations (Disability Support Services, Regional Center for Learning
Disabilities, Compass)
• Computer Labs (GHSCSE supports 4 additional Computer Labs in BEC 302, BEC
304, MUS 206, and MUS 207)
• Dean of Students Office
• Housing and Residence Life
• Student Counseling and Psychological Services
• Student Health and Wellness
• Technical Assistance (UTAC)
• Transforming College Campuses
• University Library
• UWILL Counseling Intervention Services (free 24/7)

In addition, any student with a concern who does not know where to turn may reach out to
the Chief Student Experience Officer on your campus.

Metro Campus: Rashard Mills, [email protected] , 201-692-2045

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13. University Policies

Students in this course are advised to visit [https://www.fdu.edu/about/university-leadership-

offices/university-provost/academic-policies/fdu-syllabus-policy/nj/] to see all the academic
and other policies relevant to this and every course offered at FDU.

These policies include:

• Academic Honesty and Integrity
• Attendance (Academic Regulations section of Student Handbook)
• Chosen Name Policy
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Commitment Statement
• Grade Appeal Procedure
• Policy on Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Misconduct / FERPA
• Statement on Sexual and Gender Identity
• University Statement of Accommodation

14. Additional Information

Copyright in educational materials prepared by the instructor is owned by the instructor,
and may not be shared without explicit permission. Educational material should be treated as
the intellectual property of the instructor and is not to be shared with others on websites,
social media accounts, via email, in private chats, or outside the context of this course.
Students may not make or distribute audio/video recordings of, or livestream, any class-
related activity, including lectures and presentations, without express prior written consent
from the instructor.
Duplication of student course materials: The instructor may photocopy and save your
assignments, exams and quizzes as part of the effort necessary to renew accreditation of our
educational programs. The copies will be accessible only to faculty members, administrators,
and external reviewers.
Announcements: We will post announcements in WebCampus on a regular basis. They will
appear on your CANVAS dashboard when you log in WebCampus. Please make certain to
check them and your emails regularly, as they will contain all information about upcoming
projects or class concerns.