POLYTECHNICS MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION MALAYSIA DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING KOTA KINABALU POLYTECHNIC, KOTA KINABALU SABAH COURSE

INSTRUCTIONAL DURATION CREDIT(S) PREREQUISITE(S) LECTURER LOCATION TELIPHONE NO. : : : : : : : JJ205 ENGINEERING MECHANICS 15 WEEKS 3 NONE MOHD ZAIRUNIZAM BIN UMAR LACTURER OFFICE 1, JKM 0125996667

SYNOPSIS ENGINEERING MECHANICS stresses on theoretical knowledge in statics and dynamics. This course provides students with fundamental understanding of forces and equilibrium, resultants, equilibrium of a rigid body and structural analysis. This course also covers an introduction to dynamics, kinematics of particles and kinetics of particles. LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:1. apply the principles of mathematics and physics to solve quantitative problems correctly 2. recognize correctly the relevancy of principles of force equilibrium and its importance in the analysis of structural system 3. explain clearly the concept of dynamics, kinetics and kinematics for particle and rigid body SUMMARY (45 LECTURE : 00 PRACTICAL)

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RTA BASIC CONCEPTS IN STATICS (03 : 00) This topic introduces basic concept in statics, scalars and vectors, Newtons Laws, units and limits . FORCE VECTOR (05 : 00) This topic introduces vector operations, force vector directed along a line, dot product and concurrent force system. EQUILIBRIUM (05 : 00) This topic discusses equilibrium in two dimensions, free body diagram, equilibrium of a particle, equilibrium condition. equilibrium in three dimensions, equilibrium conditions. STRUCTURES (06 : 00) This topic introduce the concept of principle trusses and real structures, methods of joints, methods of sections, space trusses, frames and machines. BASIC CONCEPTS IN DYNAMICS (03 : 00) This topic deals with fundamental and application of dynamics. It also covers the general aspects, the importance of dynamics, relationships between linear and angular velocity as well as linear and angular acceleration. KINEMATICS OF PARTICLES (11 : 00) This topic confines mainly on rectilinear motion of particles. It covers the position, velocity and acceleration motion of particle. It also involves solve graphically the rectilinear problems.

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KINETICS OF PARTICLES (12 : 00) This topic deals with kinetics of particles. It focuses to three sections, first concentrates on force, mass and acceleration. It covers Newtons Second Law, equation of motion and solution of problems, rectilinear motion. Second, concentrates on work and energy. It covers work, kinetic energy and potential energy. Third, concentrates on impulse and momentum. It covers linear impulse and linear momentum, angular impulse and angular momentum.

RTA : Recommended Time Allocation 1.0 BASIC CONCEPTS ON STATICS 1.1 Understand the basic measurement quantities 1.1.1 List the basic measurement quantities 1.1.2 Explain the basic measurement quantities 1.2 Understand the basic concepts but vital to the statics 1.2.1 Define the concepts of mechanics, space, time, mass, force, particles, rigid body 1.3 Understand scalars and vectors 1.3.1 Differentiate between scalars and vectors 1.3.2 Distinguish free vectors, sliding vectors, fixed vectors. Understand the Newtons Laws of Motion. 1.4.1 Describe First Law 1.4.2 Describe Second Law 1.4.3 Describe Third Law Apply the principles of SI system and unit 1.5.1 Apply SI Units 1.5.2 Apply prefixes

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FORCE VECTOR 2.1 Understand rectangular components 2.1.1 Explain two forces acting on a particle 2.2 Understand vectors and vector operations 2.2.1 Calculate addition of vectors 2.2.2 Calculate subtraction of vectors 2.2.3 Determine resolution of vectors Understand the resultant force of coplanar forces by addition 2.3.1 Explain scalar notation 2.3.2 Explain cartesian vector notation. 2.3.3 Determine coplanar forces and resultant force Understand Cartesian vectors 2.4.1 Explain right handed coordinate system 2.4.2 Explain cartesian unit vector 2.4.3 Apply cartesian vector representation Understand the magnitude of cartesian vector 2.5.1 Determine the direction of cartesian vector

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Understand resultant cartesian vector by addition and subtraction 2.6.1 Solve of problems regarding concurrent force system Understand position vectors and x, y, z coordinates 2.7.1 Explain position vectors and x, y, z coordinate Determine the force vector directed along the line 2.8.1 Explain the force vector directed along the line 2.8.2 Determine the force vector directed along the line Understand the dot product 2.9.1 Apply laws of operation a. commutative law b. multiplication by scalar c. distributive law 2.9.2 Formulate cartesian vector formulation

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EQUILIBRIUM 3.1 Understand the conditions for the equilibrium of a particle 3.1.1 Explain the conditions for the equilibrium of a particle 3.2 Understand free body diagram 3.2.1 Explain free body diagram 3.2.2 Draw free body diagram a. Draw outline shape b. Show all forces c. Identify each force 3.2.3 Apply free body diagram Determine the coplanar force system 3.3.1 Explain scalar notation 3.3.2 Analyze procedures for the analysis of coplanar force equilibrium 3.3.3 Solve problems regarding coplanar force equilibrium problem for a particle

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STRUCTURES 4.1 Explain plane trusses and spaces trusses 4.1.1 Define a truss 4.1.2 Explain simple trusses 4.1.3 Differentiate between plane trusses and spaces trusses 4.2 Analyze truss and force using related method 4.2.1 Analyze a truss using the method of joints 4.2.2 Analyze the force in the members of a truss using the method of sections 4.2.3 Determine the force developed in the members of a simple space truss Understand frames and machines 4.3.1 Explain frames and machines 4.3.2 Determine the force acting at the joints and supports of a frame or machine

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BASIC CONCEPTS IN DYNAMICS 5.1 Apply fundamental concepts of dynamics 5.1.1 Explain the importance of dynamics in engineering 5.1.2 Explain general aspects of dynamics 5.1.3 Describe fundamental units and basic definitions in dynamics 5.2 Relate concept in fundamental dynamics 5.2.1 Describe the relationship between linear and angular velocity, linear and angular acceleration.

5.2.2 Use the uniform acceleration formula for the linear and angular motion. 6.0 KINEMATICS OF PARTICLES 6.1 Understand concepts of kinematics 6.1.1 Explain the concepts of kinematics of particles 6.2 Understand rectilinear motion of particles 6.2.1 Describe position, velocity and acceleration motion of particles 6.2.2 Determine motion of a particle 6.2.3 Describe uniform rectilinear motion 6.2.4 Solve problems in motion of several particle 6.2.5 Solve by graphical method of rectilinear motion problem KINETICS OF PARTICLES 7.1 Understand concepts of kinetics of particles: force, mass and acceleration 7.1.1 State Newtons Second Law of motion 7.1.2 Discuss equation of motion 7.1.3 Discuss systems of particles 7.1.4 Solve problems in rectilinear motion 7.2 Understand concepts kinetics of particles: work and energy 7.2.1 Describe work of a force 7.2.2 Explain kinetic energy of particle, principle of work and energy 7.2.3 Apply principle of work and energy 7.2.4 Explain systems of particle 7.2.5 Apply potential energy 7.2.6 Solve problems regarding conservation of energy Understand concepts kinetics of particles: impulse and momentum 7.3.1 Explain concepts of impulse and momentum 7.3.2 Describe impulsive motion 7.4 Understand systems of particle 7.4.1 Describe angular impulse and angular momentum 7.4.2 Solve problems in angular impulse and angular momentum

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TYPES OF ASSESSMENT The course assessment is carried out in two sections: i. Continuous Assessment (CA) ii. Final Examination (FE) The percentage ratio of FE to CA should follow the guideline stated in the Arahan-Arahan Peperiksaan dan Kaedah Penilaian which is approved by the Lembaga Peperiksaan dan Penganugerahan Sijil/Diploma Politeknik.

CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT (CA): [ The total score of the CA components will be converted to the determined CA percentage ] Continuous assessment is carried out throughout the semester and comprises the followings: a. Quiz ( minimum 4 ) 20% 40% b. Test ( minimum 2 ) c. Other Assessment Task i. End- of Chapter (minimum 2) 40% [ Assessment Task above (ab) to be executed during Lecture/Practical/ Tutorial hour ] FINAL EXAMINATION (FE): Final examination is carried out at the end of the semester. Note : 1. Refer to Assessment Specification Table for the details. 2. The percentage of Continuous Assessment may vary depending in course. REFERENCES Ferdinand, P. B. and Russell Johnston, Jr. (1987). Mechanics for Engineers- Dynamics, McGraw Hill International Editions. ISBN 0-07-100135-2 Hibbeler,R.C (2004). Engineering Mechanics: Statics 3rd SI Edition.Pearson Prentice Hall, Singapore Hibbeler, R.C.. (1997, 8th Edition). Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics, Prentice Hall Hibbeler,R.C (2004).Statics and Mechanics of Materials. SI Edition. Pearson Prentice Hall, Singapore Meriam J.L. & Craige L.G.. (1993). Engineering Mechanics Volume Two : Dynamics, JOHN WILEY & SONS Inc. ISBN 0-471-59273-0 Meriam,J.L. and Kraige,L.G. (1997). Engineering Mechanics: Statics 4th Edition. John Wiley & Sons, New York