STATICS

AIM

The aim of the course is to introduce the concept of equilibrium for particles and rigid bodies together with the principles of statics.

CONTENT

This course contains; Principles of statics,Principles of statics,Force and moment vector,Equilibrium of particle,Moment of a couple,Equilibrium of rigid body, planar forces,Center of gravity, Theorem of Pappus-Guldinus,Distributed loads and hydrostatics forces,Supports and support reactions,Compound beams,Frames, simple machines,Trusses,Cables,Friction,Virtual work.

1. 1

   1. Vector algebra, definition of force and moment.

   Taught by: Problem Solving Method, Question - Answer Technique, Problem Baded Learning Model, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam

2. 2

   2. Equilibrium of particle and rigid body

   Taught by: Problem Solving Method, Question - Answer Technique, Problem Baded Learning Model, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam

3. 3

   3. Center of gravity

   Taught by: Problem Solving Method, Question - Answer Technique, Problem Baded Learning Model, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam

4. 4

   4. Support and support reactions

   Taught by: Problem Solving Method, Question - Answer Technique, Problem Baded Learning Model, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam

5. 5

   5. Equilibrium of structures (beams, compound beams, trusses, frames, cables, machines)

   Taught by: Problem Solving Method, Question - Answer Technique, Problem Baded Learning Model, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam

6. 6

   6. Distributed loads and hydrostatic forces

   Taught by: Problem Solving Method, Question - Answer Technique, Problem Baded Learning Model, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam

7. 7

   7. Virtual work, equilibrium concept

   Taught by: Problem Solving Method, Question - Answer Technique, Problem Baded Learning Model, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam

WEEKLY PLAN

1. WEEK 1

   Principles of statics

2. WEEK 1

   Principles of statics

3. WEEK 2

   Force and moment vector

4. WEEK 3

   Equilibrium of particle

5. WEEK 4

   Moment of a couple

6. WEEK 5

   Equilibrium of rigid body, planar forces

7. WEEK 6

   Center of gravity, Theorem of Pappus-Guldinus

8. WEEK 7

   Distributed loads and hydrostatics forces

9. WEEK 8

   Supports and support reactions

10. WEEK 9

    Compound beams

11. WEEK 10

    Frames, simple machines

12. WEEK 11

    Trusses

13. WEEK 12

    Cables

14. WEEK 12

    Friction

15. WEEK 14

    Virtual work

ASSESSMENT

• Rate of Midterm Exam to Success30%
• Rate of Final Exam to Success70%

WORKLOAD

READING

• R. C. Hibbeler, Engineering Mechanics Statics, 12th Ed., Pearson, 2010
• Mehmet H. Omurtag, Statics-Engineering Mechanics, 7th Ed., Birsen Publication, 2019 Mehmet H. Omurtag, Solved Statics Problems-Engineering Mechanics, 6th Ed., Birsen Publication, 2018

TEACHING STAFF

• Prof.Dr. Zekai ŞENCOORDINATOR
• Prof.Dr. Zekai ŞEN
• Lect. Mert ÖZTÜRK