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Mechanics - Dr. Waleed - Lecture 1 - MUFEP

The document outlines the course structure for Mechanics, specifically focusing on Statics I for the 2012/2013 first semester. It includes chapters on various topics such as forces in 2D and 3D, equilibrium of rigid bodies, and centers of gravity. Additionally, it details grading criteria and policies regarding attendance and academic integrity.

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Mechanics - Dr. Waleed - Lecture 1 - MUFEP

The document outlines the course structure for Mechanics, specifically focusing on Statics I for the 2012/2013 first semester. It includes chapters on various topics such as forces in 2D and 3D, equilibrium of rigid bodies, and centers of gravity. Additionally, it details grading criteria and policies regarding attendance and academic integrity.

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The course of Mechanics

2012/2013
First semester
Statics I
Contents
Ch 1: Introduction
Ch 2: Concurrent Forces in 2D
Ch 3: Concurrent Forces in 3D
Ch 4: Non-concurrent Forces
and Moments
Ch 5: Equilibrium of a Rigid
Body
Ch 6: Centers of Gravity and
Centroids
Ch 1: Introduction

• What is Mechanics
• Cartesian Co-ordinate System
• Some Trigonometry Basics
Ch 2: Concurrent Forces in 2D
• Vectors Operations
• Vectors addition & Vector resolution
• Forces, Unit vectors, and Cartesian form
y
• Equilibrium of a Particle

A x

40o 30o

F
B C
Ch 3: Concurrent Forces in 3D
• Cartesian Form for Vectors in Space
• Resultant of Concurrent System of Forces
• Equilibrium of 3D Force Systems
• Dot Product of Vectors
• Cross Product
• Mixed Triple product
Ch 4: Non-concurrent
Forces and Moments

• Moment of a force about a point


• Moment of a Force about a Line
• Moment of a Couple
• Equivalent Systems and Reductions
Ch 5: Equilibrium of a Rigid
Body

• Reactions of Supports
• Equilibrium of a Rigid Body in 2D
• Equilibrium of a Rigid Body in 3D
Ch 6: Centers of Gravity and
Centroids

• Center of Gravity
• Centroids
W • Composite Bodies
Grades
• Final exam 90
• Mid-term exam 15
• Homework 10
• Presence 5
• Report 5
• Total 125
• Section presence is not allowed
with out your sketch and
calculator
• Cheating and misconducts are
punished severely

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