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Cyprus International University
TR

ENGINEERING MECHANICS-I

Course
CVLE211 - ENGINEERING MECHANICS-I
Department
Civil Engineering - English - Undergraduate
Course Type
Course
Status
Required
Language
English
Credit
4
ECTS
6
T+P+L
4 + 1 + 0
Course Coordinator(s)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Saeid KAMKAR
Prerequisite
Keywords

Course Description

The main purpose of this course is to provide the students with a clear knowledge of both theory and applications of engineering mechanics. General review of vector operations (addition, subtraction, dot and cross product) in two and three dimensions along with the introduction of force, position and moment vectors are given. Force system resultants, types of reactions and finding the equivalent of simply distributed loading are discussed. Equilibrium of a particle and a rigid body will be investigated within this course, followed by discussions about structural analysis, internal forces, shear force and bending moment diagrams. Friction, center of gravity, centroid and moments of inertia will also be introduced to the students.

ENGINEERING MECHANICS-I

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Item Type Weight (%)
MIDTERM Midterm 30
QUIZ Quiz 15
FINAL Final 45
ASSIGNMENT Assignment 10
Total 100

Course outcomes

No course outcomes have been defined yet.

Course Syllabus

Week Topic
Week 1 Introduction
Week 2 Force Vectors: Scalars and Vectors and Their operations, Coplanar Forces, Cartesian Vectors
Week 3 Force Vectors: Unit Vector, Position Vectors, Dot product
Week 4 Equilibrium of Particles
Week 5 Force System Resultants: Moment of a force
Week 6 Force System Resultants: Principle of Moments, Moment of a couple
Week 7 Force System Resultants: Moment of a force,
Week 8 Midterm exam
Week 9 Equilibrium of Rigid Body: Free body diagrams, Equations of Equilibrium
Week 10 Structural Analysis: Simple truss, method of joints
Week 11 Structural Analysis: Zero-force members, Method of sections
Week 12 Internal Forces: Shear and Moment at a point
Week 13 Internal Forces: Shear and Moment Equations and Diagrams
Week 14 Centroid and center of gravity for an area and a rigid body
Week 15 Final Exam

Reference Books & Course Materials

  1. 01 Hibbeler R.C.; Engineering Mechanics: Statics in SI Units, Pearson Education, 12e 2010, ISBN: 978-0136077909
  2. 02 Beer F.P. & Johston E.R.; Vector Mechanics for Engineer-Statics; 10th SI metric edition, McGraw-Hill, 2012, ISBN: 978-0077402280

Learning Outcomes

No learning outcomes have been defined.

Program Outcomes

  1. Should be able to write effective reports, understand written reports, and prepare design and production reports.
  2. Should have the ability to make effective presentations.
  3. Should have the ability to give and have clear and understandable instructions.
  4. Should gain consciousness (awareness) about the necessity of lifelong learning.
  5. Should have the ability to access information.
  6. Should have the ability to follow developments in science and technology and constantly renew himself/herself.
  7. Should gain the awareness of professional and ethical responsibility and should act in accordance with ethical principles.
  8. Should gain knowledge about the standards used in engineering applications.
  9. Should gain knowledge about project management, risk management, and change management practices in business life.
  10. Should gain awareness about entrepreneurship, and innovation.
  11. Should gain knowledge about development in sustainability.
  12. Should gain knowledge about the effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and security at universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering.
  13. Awareness should be gained about the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
  14. Should have sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science, and subjects specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
  15. Should have the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science, and related engineering disciplines in complex engineering problems.
  16. Should have the ability to detect, define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems.
  17. Should have the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve complex engineering problems.
  18. Should have the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions.
  19. Should have the ability to apply modern design methods.
  20. Should have the ability to develop, select, and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications.
  21. Should have the ability to use information technologies effectively.
  22. Should have the ability to design experiments, for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
  23. Should have the ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
  24. Should have the ability to work in intradisciplinary teams.
  25. Should have the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.
  26. Should have the skills to work individually.
  27. Should have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  28. Should have the knowledge of at least one foreign language.

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