michael gi\cais@ vad ie < errott woth GVesSans cnaeter VECTOR MECHANICS FOR ENGINEERS: | STATICS fm Introduction Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics Contents “Wht is Mechanics? Subject Syllabus Fundamental Concepts Cananecual ceils Systems of Units _ Method of Problem Solution ‘Numerical Accursey—«- a Sa empiricism ering sciences. ; Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics ‘This isan introductory mechanics module designed for engineering students based on the simple applications of Newton's laws. The module provides a ‘fundamental foundation for students who will subsequently study more advanced topics including applied dynamics, mechanies of solids & structures, and mechanics of fluids. Topics studied in details include the “following: | Scalars and vectors; Newton's laws; Law of gravitation; ‘orees; Free body diagrams; 2D and 3D force systems; Equilibrium in 2D; Equilibrium in 3D; Distributed forces, centres of mass and centroids; moment of inertia; Friction ; Trusses and cables + Kinematics in 1D and 2D: Position, velocity and acceleration; Motion in rectilinear and curvilinear coordinate systems. “pPaberatrin:Resstant of tate Fores and equiorium of Fores, viction on an inclined plane; Linear velocity and accelerationPACs Wrens erates ees + SUBJECT TITLE: + Module Coordinator: + Scheduled Time: ‘Mechanics for Engineers (MEEN 10030) Prof. Michael Gilehrist + Dr Liang Cui Lectures: 3x 1 hr/wk x 12 wks ECTS Credits: 5 Laboratories: 120 hrs total (5 x2 hrs/wk) Level 1 ‘Tutorial: 20 hrs total (2x 1 hr/wk) + Student Time: Lectures: 36 hrs total Laboratories: 6 hrs total (3 x 2 hrs) ‘Tutorials: $ brs total (Sx 1 hr) Autonomous Student Learning: 96 hours total + Requirement: + Laboratory Size: + Tutorial Size: + Assessment: Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics Mechanics for Engineers (MEEN 10030) C3 or better in Leaving Certificate Higher Level Mathematics 18 students x 15 groups ‘72 students x 4 groups Final Examination: 70% (MCQs 20% +question 80%) Laboratory: 20% ‘Team Assignment: 10% ShomicnnagennacWES CTa Eee mim =i hi cee lt Mechanics for Engineers (MEEN 10030: Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this subject the student will be able to Visualise physical configurations and thereby construct meaningful ‘mathematical models in terms of real materials, actual constraints and the practical limitations which govern the behaviour ef machines and structures. + Explain concepts of statics and kinematies, + Use Newton's laws to express and solve problems in mechanics in ‘mathematical terms. Analyse and interpret laboratory measurements of mechanics experiments Recommended Text: (ether of the following suitable, as per student's choice): + Vector Mechanics for Engineers ~ Statics & Dynamics, Beer & Johnston, ‘MoGraw Hill. + Engineering Mechanics ~ Statics & Dynamics, Hibbeler, Prentice Hall, + Engineering Mechanics ~ Statics & Dynamics, Meriam & Kraige, Wiley. < Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics sociated withthe notion of the position of @ point P given in terms of three coordinates measured from a reference point or origin, fefinition of an event requires specification of the time and position at which it occurred, (ili ccd compe als, reponse carr gravitational traction and resistance to changes wansltinal represents the action of one body on another. A force is characterized by its point of application, magnitude, and direction, i.e, a force isa vector quantity.Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics Vector Mechanics for Engineers: StaticsVector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics Includes given dat, specification of Test for errors in reasoning by what isto be determined, anda figure verifying tha the units ofthe showing all quantities involved. computed results are correc, test for errors in computation by edible substituting given data and computed Create separate diagrams foreach of —_yesulls into previously unused the bodies involved witha clear equations based on the six priniples, indication of al forees acting on always apply experience and physical each body. intuition to assess Whether results seem “reasonable” ‘The six fundamental principles ere applied to expres the conditions of rest or motion of euch body. The rules of algebra ae applied to solve the equations forthe unknown quantities. olution ese two, 8 penerally makes the greater than the accuracy of the