Arba Minch University Institute of Technology

Faculty of Civil Engineering

Course outline
Course Name: Engineering Mechanics I (Statics) Academic Year: 2021/22
Course Code: CEng (1061, 2051, 2034, And 2035) Semester: I
Pre-requisite: Physics Credit Hours: 5

Course Description
This course presents the fundamental physical concepts, laws and Statics of particles: Resultants of coplanar
and none-coplanar force systems, Equation of equilibrium for coplanar and none-coplanar force systems,
Statics of rigid bodies: Equilibrium of simple structures: trusses beams, frames and machines, Analysis of
structures (truss, Frames and machines), Centroid & center of gravity, moment of inertial, Force in beams:
shear force & bending moment diagrams, Static friction.
Course Objective and Learning Outcomes:
Up on successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
✓ Distinguish between concurrent, coplanar and space force systems
✓ Compute the resultant of coplanar and space force systems
✓ Draw free body diagrams, analyze reactions and pin forces induced in coplanar and space systems using
equilibrium equations and free body diagrams
✓ Determine the centroid and center of mass of plane areas & volumes
✓ Represent distributed force with equivalent resultant force which has the same effect as the distributed
forces
✓ Draw shear force & bending moment diagrams
✓ Determine friction forces and their influence up on equilibrium of systems
✓ Apply sound analytical techniques and logical procedure in the solution of Engineering problems
Contents 3.3.1 System Isolation
Chapter 1: Scalars and Vectors 3.3.2 Equilibrium Conditions
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Scalars and Vectors Chapter 4: Analysis of simple Structures
1.3 Operation with Vectors 4.1 Introduction
4.2 Plane Trusses
1.3.1 Vector Addition or Composition
4.2.1 Method of Joints
1.3.2 Vector Multiplication: Dot &
Cross 4.2.2 Method of Sections
Chapter 2: Force Systems 4.3 Frames and Simple Machines
2.1Introduction Chapter 5: Centroids
2.2Two-Dimensional Force Systems 5.1 Introduction
2.2.1 Rectangular Resolution of 5.2 Center of gravity
Forces 5.3 Centroids of lines, Areas, and Volumes
2.2.2 Moment and Couple 5.4 Centroids of composite bodies
2.2.3 Resultants of general 5.5 Determination of centroid by integrations
coplanar force systems 5.6 Distributed loads in beams
2.3 Three-Dimensional Force Systems Chapter 6: Area Moments of Inertia
2.3.1Rectangular Components 6.1 Introduction to area moments of inertia
2.3.2Moment and Couple 6.2 Moment of inertia of plane areas and curves
2.3.3Resultants 6.3 Moments of inertia of Composite areas
Chapter 3: Equilibrium 6.4 Products of Inertia and Rotation of Axes
3.1 Introduction Chapter 7: Internal Actions in beams
3.2 Equilibrium in Two Dimensions 7.1 Introduction
3.2.1 System Isolation
3.2.2 Equilibrium Conditions
3.3 Equilibrium in Three Dimensions
 7.2 Diagrammatic conventions and classification
of beams
7.3 Diagrammatic representations of internal Mode of delivery
actions in beams • Lecture
7.4 Types of loads and reactions
• Tutorials
7.5 Shear force and bending moment in beams
• Group Discussion
7.6 Relation between the static functions and
their applications • Home Works
Relations among load, shear, and bending Mode of evaluation
moments ✓ Test ..................................... 30%
Chapter 8: Friction ✓ Quizzes… ........................... 10%
8.1 Introduction ✓ Assignments ....................... 10%
8.2 Types of Friction ✓ Active Participation….........5%
8.3 Characteristics of dry friction ✓ Class Attendance ................ 5%
8.4 Application of Friction in Machines ✓ Final Exam… ..................... 40%

Course policy
All students are expected to abide by the code of conduct of students and the Senate Legislation of the
University throughout this course. Academic dishonest including cheating, fabrication, andplagiarism
will not be tolerated at any stage during your studies and will be reported to concerned bodies for
action. While team work is highly encouraged, dependence and copying ones work and submitting
other’s work is considerably penalized. If you are having problems with the assignments or tests,
contact the instructor as soon as possible. Students are expected to attend class regularly. A student
who misses more than15% of the semester class is not eligible to sit for final exam.Punctuality is
equally important. If you must bring a cell phone to class, make sure that it is absolutely silent and
does not disturb anyone. The teaching-learning process shall be disrupted by nomeans.
References
1. F.P. Beer, E.R. Johnston and E.R. Eisenberg, vector mechanics for Engineers Statics 7th edition
2. F.P. Beer, E.R. Johnston and E.R. Eisenberg, Vector Mechanics for Engineers Statics ,5thedition
3. F.P. Beer, E.R. Johnston and E.R. Eisenberg, Vector Mechanics for Engineers Statics ,9thedition
4. Meriam, J.L. and Kraige, L.G., Engineering mechanics, 6thed
5. Meriam, J.L. and Kraige, L.G., Engineering mechanics, 7thed
6. R. C. Hibbeler, Engineering Mechanics: Statics, Prentice Hall; 12th edition (January 7, 2009)
7. Engineering Mechanics - Statics and Dynamics by Anthony M Bedford, Wallace Fowler, Prentice
Hall; 4 edition (August 2004)
8. Engineering Mechanics: Statics & Dynamics by Anthony M. Bedford, Wallace Fowler, Prentice
Hall; 5 edition (July 2007)
9. Schaum's Outline of Engineering Mechanics by E. W. Nelson, Charles L. Best, William G.
McLean, McGraw-Hill; 5 edition (May 1997)
Faculty Course Code Instructor
Civil Engineering CEng1061 Amanuel L., Kebede B., Getinet M. & Andinet T.
Mechanical Engineering CEng 2051 Tegegn A. & Muluken B
Electrical Engineering CEng 2051 Thomas B., Hewan D., Addisu A. & Solomon A.
Hydraulics and Water CEng 2034 Muzey D.
Resource Engineering
Water Resource and CEng 2035 Yohannis M.
Irrigation Engineering
Water Supply and CEng 2035 Dereje F.
Environmental Engineering