Statics (ME201) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Statics ME201 3. Semester 3 0 0 3 6
Pre-requisite Course(s)
PHYS101
Course Language English
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Problem Solving.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Halis KANDAŞ
  • Prof. Dr. Haluk DARENDELİLER
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To develop a clear understanding of the principles of rigid body mechanics, assumptions and idealizations, equilibrium and internal force concepts, related applications.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Students will be able to characterize forces and moments acting upon a rigid body or a system of rigid bodies.
  • Students will be able to construct clear and concise free-body diagrams for any rigid body or system of rigid bodies.
  • Students will be able to develop equations of equilibrium from free-body diagram.
  • Students will be able to solve equations of equilibrium.
  • Students will be able to apply fundamental design concepts.
Course Content Genel tanıtım, parçacıkların statiği, rijit cisimlerin statiği, eşdeğer kuvvet sistemleri, denge, makasların analizi, kirişlerin analizi, sürtünme ve yüzeylerin geometrik özellikleri.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Mechanics, Force Vectors Textbook
2 Equilibrium of a Particle, The Free-Body Diagram, Coplanar Force Systems, Three-Dimensional Force Systems, Textbook
3 Moment of a Force, Principle of Moments, Moment of a Force an Axis, Moment of a Couple Textbook
4 Simplification of a Force and Couple, Reduction of a Simple Distributed Loading Textbook
5 Equilibrium of a Rigid Bodies in Two Dimensions, Free-Body Diagrams Textbook
6 Two- and Three-Force Members, Equilibrium in Three Dimensions Textbook
7 Constraints and Statical Determinacy, Simple Planar Trusses Textbook
8 The Method of Joints, Zero Force Members, The Method of Sections, Analysis of Frames and Machines Textbook
9 Internal Forces Textbook
10 Internal Forces Developed in Structural Members, Shear and Moment Equations and Diagrams Textbook
11 Relations between Distributed Load, Shear and Moment, Friction Textbook
12 Dry Friction Textbook
13 Wedges, Center of Gravity and Centroid, Composite Bodies Textbook
14 Moments of Inertia, Parallel-Axis Theorem for an Area, Moments of Inertia for Composite Areas, Product of Inertia for an Area, Moments of Inertia for an Area about Inclined Axes Moments of Inertia Textbook

Sources

Course Book 1. Engineering Mechanics: Statics, Russell C. Hibbeler, Pearson.
Other Sources 2. Vector Mechanics for Engineers–Statics, Ferdinand P. Beer, E. Russell Johnston ve David Mazurek, McGraw-Hill.
3. Engineering Mechanics Statics, Meriam, J. L., Kraige, L. G., John Wiley & Sons.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics 5 10
Homework Assignments 5 5
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 60
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 35
Toplam 13 110
Percentage of Semester Work 65
Percentage of Final Work 35
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, engineering fundamentals, computing, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline; the ability to use this knowledge in the solution of complex engineering problems. X
2 The ability to identify, formulate, and analyze complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, and considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the problem.
3 The ability to design creative solutions for complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products to meet current and future requirements, considering realistic constraints and conditions.
4 The ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, with an awareness of their limitations.
5 The ability to use research methods for the investigation of complex engineering problems, including literature search, designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing and interpreting results.
6 Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the scope of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
7 Acting in accordance with engineering professional principles, knowledge of ethical responsibility; awareness of acting impartially without discrimination on any grounds and being inclusive of diversity.
8 The ability to work effectively individually and in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid) as a team member or leader.
9 "The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing on technical topics, considering the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession).
10 Knowledge of practices in business life such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
11 The ability to engage in life-long learning, including independent and continuous learning, adapting to new and emerging technologies, and thinking inquisitively regarding technological changes.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 5 3 15
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 14 28
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 14 14
Total Workload 147