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    EGM 251 - STATICS

    Rationale:
    Statics is cardinal for engineering as it addresses the various consequences of
    forces. It looks at forces and reactions on stationary particles and bodies, making
    it indispensable for the analysis and design of structural members, mechanical
    components and electrical devices at rest or moving at constant velocity.
    Course Objectives:
    On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
    • Analyse forces acting on a stationary particle or body
    • Apply the fundamentals of analysis of forces and moments in structural
    members, mechanical and electrical elements often encountered in engineering
    practice

    Course contents:

    1 Introduction to Statics
    1.1 Mechanics
    1.2 Basic Concepts
    1.3 Scalars and Vectors
    1.4 Newton’s Laws
    1.5 Units
    1.6 Law of Gravitation

    2. Force Systems
    2.1 Introduction
    2.2 Force
    2.3 Rectangular Components
    2.4 Moment
    2.5 Couple
    2.6 Resultants

    1
    3. Equilibrium
    3.1 Introduction
    3.2 System Isolation and the Free-Body Diagram
    3.3 Equilibrium Conditions

    4. Structures
    4.1 Introduction
    4.2 Truss structures (Plane and Space trusses)
    4.3 Frames and Machines

    5. Distributed Forces
    5.1 Introduction
    5.2 Centre of Mass
    5.3 Centroids of Lines, Areas, and Volumes
    5.4 Composite Bodies and Figures; Approximations
    5.5 Theorems of Pappus
    5.6 Beams—External Effects
    5.7 Beams—Internal Effects
    5.8 Flexible Cables

    6. Friction
    6.1 Introduction
    6.2 Types of Friction
    6.3 Applications of Friction in Machines

    Mode of Delivery:
    Lectures: 4 hours per week
    Laboratory: 3 hour session per week

    2
    Assessment:
    Continuous Assessment (CA): 40%
    Assignments/Quizzes 5%
    Tests 20%
    Laboratory Experiments 5%

    Final Theory Examination: 60%


    Total: 100%

    Prescribed text book:


    J., L. Meriam & L. G. Kraige, 2012: Engineering Mechanics - Statics 7th Edition,
    John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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