GE 201
Statics
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Department of Civil Engineering
King Saud University |
Course Description:
GE 201 Statics
(Required for a BSCE degree) |
Force systems; vector analysis, moments and couples in 2D and 3D. Equilibrium of force systems. Analysis of structures; plan trusses and frames. Distributed force system; centroids and composite bodies. Area moments of inertia. Analysis of beams. Friction. 3 (3,1, 0)
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| Prerequisite |
MATH 106 and MATH 107,
Prerequisite by Topics:
- Knowledge of mathematics and physics.
- Understanding calculus including, integration and matrices.
- Determining the area properties of various cross sections.
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| Course Learning Outcomes |
Students completing this course successfully will be able to
- Analyze 2D and 3D force system and calculate moment about any point/axis in a 2D and 3D structures
- Analyze truss, beam, and frame structures using equilibrium equations
- Locate centroid of regular and composite cross sections
- Evaluate area moment of inertia of engineering cross sections about different axes.
- Analyze and solve friction related equilibrium problems
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| Topics Covered |
- Introduction (2 hrs)
- Force Systems: 2D and 3D (15 hrs)
- Equilibrium, system isolation (4 hrs)
- Analysis of trusses and frames (8 hrs)
- Distribution of forces, centroids and composite bodies (4 hrs)
- Area moment of inertias (4 hrs)
- Shear force and moment for simple determinate beams (3 hrs)
- Friction (2 hrs)
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| Class/ tutorial Schedule |
Class is held three times per week in 50-minute lecture sessions. There is also a 50-minute weekly tutorial associated with this course.
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| Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component |
Students learn the analysis process to be involved in designing various engineering components used in professional engineering.
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Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes
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- Students apply algebra, elementary calculus, and engineering science
- Students are able to identify and formulate an engineering problem and to develop a solution.
- Students recognize the importance of analysis in designing various engineering components.
- Students are encouraged to submit accurate analysis in an efficient and professional way.
- Students recognize the importance of reading and understanding technical contents in English in order to achieve life–long learning and be able to carryout their responsibilities.
- Students recognize the importance of working in multi-disciplinary teams.
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Textbook(s) and/or Other Required Material |
Engineering Mechanics, Volume 1, Statics,
7th Edition, SI units Version
by J. L. Meriam and L. G. Kraige |
