Course Number and Title:
MET 132 Statics
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: (MAT 183 or higher) and (PHY 205 or concurrent) or (PHY 281 or concurrent)
Course Credits and Hours
3 credit(s)
3 lecture hours/week
1 lab hours/week
Course Description
This course teaches students how to calculate forces and moments acting on systems in 2 dimensions. Related concepts such as opposition to motion, centroids, and area moments of inertia are also covered.
Additional Materials
None
Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)
- Analyze concurrent coplanar force systems. (CCC 1, 2, 4, 5, 6; PGC 2,5)
- Calculate rotational effects (moments) due to forces applied at different points on an object. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 5, 6; PGC 2, 5)
- Analyze non-concurrent coplanar force systems. (CCC 1, 2, 7; PGC 2, 5)
- Apply the principles of equilibrium in force analysis of structures and machines. (CCC 1, 2, 6; PGC 2, 5)
- Calculate center of gravity, centroids, and moments of inertia of a given shape. (CCC 1, 2, 6; PGC 2, 5)
- Analyze forces that cause opposition to motion (friction and rolling resistance). (CCC 1, 2, 6; PGC 2, 5)
See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.
Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
- Analyze concurrent coplanar force systems.
- Draw accurate free body diagrams of a system reduced to a point.
- Calculate the magnitude and direction of the resultant of multiple forces acting on a particle.
- Find the magnitude and direction of unknown forces acting on a particle to cause equilibrium.
- Calculate rotational effects (moments) due to forces applied at different points on an object.
- Identify the correct direction of moments acting about a point on a body.
- Calculate moments by means of moment arms, and coupled loads.
- Analyze non-concurrent coplanar force systems.
- Draw accurate free body diagrams of a body.
- Calculate the magnitude, direction and point of application of the resultant of multiple forces acting on a body.
- Identify possible support reactions of systems.
- Replace distributed loads with a resultant force at the center of area of the load for use in equilibrium equations.
- Find the magnitude and direction of unknown forces acting on a body to cause equilibrium.
- Apply the principles of equilibrium using force analysis of structures and machines.
- Construct complete free body diagrams of structures in static equilibrium.
- Determine support reactions of simple and complex beams.
- Identify two-force, and three-force members.
- Compute truss forces by both the methods of joints and methods of sections.
- Compute forces at pin connections in frames and machines.
- Calculate center of gravity, centroids, and moments of inertia of a given shape.
- Identify and calculate the centroids of simple and complex areas.
- Solve for the moments of inertia for simple and complex areas.
- Calculate the radius of gyration of an irregular area.
- Analyze forces that cause opposition to motion (friction and rolling resistance).
- Accurately use static and kinetic coefficients of friction.
- Determine if an object self-locking using the friction angle and the coefficient of static friction.
- Solve problems of static equilibrium for which frictional effects must be considered.
- Calculate the rolling resistance of a system.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90-100 |
= |
A |
| 80-89 |
= |
B |
| 70-79 |
= |
C |
| 0-69 |
= |
F |
Students should refer to the
Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.
Final Course Grade
Calculated using the following weighted average
Evaluation Measure | Percentage of final grade |
Summative Assessments |
Exams (midterm 65%, final 35%) | 70% |
Formative Assessments |
The course will contain various formative assessments including but not limited to: Homework Quizzes (These assignments are not equally weighted) | 30% |
TOTAL | 100% |
Program Graduate Competencies (PGCs are the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his or her major)
- Safely utilize typical machine shop equipment and manufacturing techniques to accurately manufacture projects.
- Perform calculations of forces to size and select structural components and appropriate materials.
- Perform calculations of all parameters to size components related to various mechanical system designs.
- Interpret and produce good mechanical engineering drawings and effectively create solid models of parts and assemblies.
- Exhibit professional traits, including the ability to work with minimal supervision independently while contributing to team project, using effective problem-solving skills and make appropriate decisions relative to the technical field.
Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability
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