GE 201: Statics

 

GE 201 Statics
Department of Civil Engineering King Saud University
Course Description: GE 201 Statics (Required for a BSCE degree)	Force systems; vector analysis, moments and couples in 2D and 3D. Equilibrium of force systems. Analysis of structures; plan trusses and frames. Distributed force system; centroids and composite bodies. Area moments of inertia. Analysis of beams. Friction. 3 (3,1, 0)
Prerequisite	MATH 106 and MATH 107, Prerequisite by Topics: Knowledge of mathematics and physics. Understanding calculus including, integration and matrices. Determining the area properties of various cross sections.
Course Learning Outcomes	Students completing this course successfully will be able to Analyze 2D and 3D force system and calculate moment about any point/axis in a 2D and 3D structures Analyze truss, beam, and frame structures using equilibrium equations Locate centroid of regular and composite cross sections Evaluate area moment of inertia of engineering cross sections about different axes. Analyze and solve friction related equilibrium problems
Topics Covered	Introduction (1 hr) Force Systems: 2D and 3D (12 hr) Equilibrium, system isolation (5 hr) Analysis of trusses and frames (8 hr) Distribution of forces, centroids and composite bodies (5 hr) Area moment of inertias (5 hr) Shear force and moment diagrams for simple determinate beams (4 hr) Friction (2 hr)
Class/ tutorial Schedule	Class is held three times per week in 50-minute lecture sessions. There is also a 50-minute weekly tutorial associated with this course.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component	Students learn the analysis process to be involved in designing various engineering components used in professional engineering.
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes	Students apply algebra, elementary calculus, and engineering science Students are able to identify and formulate an engineering problem and to develop a solution. Students recognize the importance of analysis in designing various engineering components. Students are encouraged to submit accurate analysis in an efficient and professional way. Students recognize the importance of reading and understanding technical contents in English in order to achieve life–long learning and be able to carryout their responsibilities. Students recognize the importance of working in multi-disciplinary teams.
Textbook(s) and/or Other Required Material	Engineering Mechanics, Volume 1, Statics, 7th Edition, SI units Version by J. L. Meriam and L. G. Kraige
Date	First Semester 1435-36 (2014-15)
Instructors	Prof. M. Iqbal Khan – Coordinator (Office: 2A83 – Civil Engineering Deptt.) Prof. Tarek H. Almusallam (Office: 2A28) – Civil Engineering Department) Dr. Nadeem Siddiqui (Office: 2A89 – Civil Engineering Department) Dr. Ahmet Tüken (Office: 2A90 – Civil Engineering Department) Dr. Yassir Abbas (Office: 2A84 – Civil Engineering Department) Dr. Eyyup Aras (Office: 2C64 - Mechanical Engineering Department) Dr. Ali Al-Witry (Office: 2C79 - Mechanical Engineering Department) Dr. Mohanad Alata (Office: 2C 69/1 - Mechanical Engineering Department)

 
Grade Distribution
       Mid-term Exams                                                     35%
       lecture Quiz                                                           5%
       Tutorial & Homework                                               10%
       Final Exam                                                             50%
 
Class Quizzes and Tutorial:
 
Quizzes will be conducted from time to time in both lecture and tutorial classes.
Tutorial marks will be based on quiz and homework.
 
 
 
Mid Term Exams:
 
 
First Mid-Term                           Monday                        10 Muharram 1436H      6:00 – 7:30 pm
                                                                        (3 November 2014)
 
Second Mid-Term                      Monday                        16 Safar 1436H             6:00 – 7:30 pm
                                                                        (8 December 2014)