Engineering Mechanics Statics, EGR 140

Summer 2012
Instructor: Dr. R. L. Clark, Jr.
Office: W-305
Office Hours: TBA on Bb
Telephone Number: 540-857-6262
Fax: 540-857-7086
Email (preferred): rclark@virginiawestern.edu
Course Description: (3 Credits. Prerequisite: MTH 175 and MTH 177 or equivalent.) Introduces mechanics of
vector forces and space, scalar mass and time, emphasizes S.I. units and includes U.S. customary units.
Teaches equilibrium, free-body diagrams, moments, couples, distributed forces, centroids, moments of
inertia, analysis of two-force and multi-force members. Lecture 3 hrs. per week.
Goals and Objectives of the Course: The fundamental concepts of statics will be presented in 2 and 3
dimension. Vector notation will be used throughout the course. An introduction to MDSolids will be
presented. An introduction to mechanical section properties is also presented as required for stress analysis.
This course is fundamental for the areas of aerospace, civil, mechanical, and structural engineering. Other
disciplines benefit from the strong development of equilibrium concepts.
Course Meeting Requirements:
Posted Recorded Lectures - weekly
T/Th.: Live lectures online (9:30 am 10:45 am)
Online Assistance:
Online office hours will be held by faculty throughout the week (see Bb and Bb-IM).
Students may also develop online workgroups and use Bb Collaborate to work together.
Course Requirements: The course grade will be based on chapter online homework/training (via Mastering
Engineering), chapter quizzes (mini-Gifts) (via Bb or Mastering Engineering), two mid-terms (mid-Gifts) (which
must be proctored), and a final exam (final Gift). Opportunities may be granted for extra credit as well.
Details for administering quizzes, mid-terms, and the final exam will be given during the course of the
semester.
Course Evaluation:
Homework/Training
Quizzes
Mid-Term 1
Mid-Term 2
Final Exam
[Extra Credit]

20%
35%
15%
15%
15%
up to 10%
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Numerical Grade Letter Grade

90.0 100.0
A
77.5 89.9
B
65.0 77.4
C
50.0 64.9
D
0.00 50.0
F
1. Textbook(s) and Required Materials: See Announcements in Blackboard.
Attendance Policy: Students must take all quizzes and mid-terms at their scheduled times. Make-ups will
NOT be allowed. If you miss class it is your responsibility to obtain material from another student.
Classroom Policies:
1. You will be required to watch weekly lectures prior to coming to class.
2. Real-time lectures will be devoted to a review of material and then the application of that material to
problem-solving.
3. Online quizzes will be taken via Bb or Mastering Engineering (details to be presented in class). (YOU
MUST HAVE A METHOD TO SUBMIT YOUR WORK ELECTRONICALLY, EITHER USING A TABLET OR
SCANNER. YOU MUST ALSO BE ABLE TO CREATE A .pdf FILE. YOU CAN FIND FREEWARE AT:
http://www.cutepdf.com/.)
4. If you plan to drop this course you must do so by the drop dead line or you will receive an F for the
course. Please do not expect me to drop you! You must do this on your own.
Weekly Agenda:
1. Open weekly lectures on Bb
2. Attend/Watch/Review real-time class meetings
3. Complete chapter homework assignment
4. Open, Complete, and Submit chapter quiz

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Tentative Course Outline:

Wk.

Chapter

Homework

Introduction/Vectors: Forces

1&2

Vectors: Forces

Equilibrium of Particles

Vectors: Moments

Vectors: Moments

Vectors: Moments

Equilibrium of EROs

Equilibrium of EROs

Trusses/Frames/Machines

10

Trusses/Frames/Machines

11

Forces in Beams & Cables

12

Forces in Beams & Cables

13

Moments of Inertia

14

Moments of Inertia

15

Virtual Work/Friction

See Mastering Engineering!

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Academic Dishonesty:
Virginia Western Community College Students shall refrain from the following forms of academic
dishonesty. Violations of these offenses can result in disciplinary action. Academic dishonesty includes:
Cheating on a gift by giving, receiving, offering. and/or soliciting information.
Buying, selling, stealing, or soliciting material purported to be part of an assignment.
Plagiarism (taking and using the ideas of writings of another as ones own).
Unauthorized use of materials, notes or other aids during a gift.
Refer to Section VIII of the Statement of Student Rights, Responsibilities and conduct in the VWCC
Student Handbook for penalties and appeal procedures.
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