| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Mechanics I | INS207 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 2 | Fall | 5 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Seval PINARBAŞI ÇUHADAROĞLU
Associate Prof. Dr. Fuat OKAY
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Application of vector algebra to mechanics.
2) Equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies.
3) Couples, moment of a force about a point and about an axis, equivalent force systems.
4) Types of supports and concepts of stable, unstable, statically determinate and indeterminate structures.
5) Centre of gravity and distributed loads.
6) Moments of Inertia of Cross-sections.
7) Analysis of Trusses.
8) Analysis of frames.
9) Computation of internal forces and drawing V-M diagrams of beams.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 4 | High | High | No relation | Middle | High | No relation | Low | Low | Low | Middle | Middle | |
| 5 | High | Middle | Low | No relation | Low | High | Low | Low | Low | Middle | Middle | |
| 6 | High | Middle | No relation | Middle | High | No relation | Low | No relation | Low | Middle | Middle | |
| 7 | High | High | No relation | Middle | High | No relation | Low | No relation | Low | Middle | Middle | |
| 8 | High | High | No relation | Middle | High | No relation | Low | Low | Low | Middle | Middle | |
| 9 | High | High | No relation | Middle | High | No relation | Low | Low | Low | Low | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
Principles of Statics. Vectors and vector algebra. Planar force systems. Space force systems. Equilibrium of particles in plane and space. Rigid bodies. Moment of a force about a point and about an axis. Equivalent force systems. Moment of a couple. Equilibrium of rigid bodies in plane and space. Types of supports in plane and space. Center of Gravities. Distributed loads. Moments of inertia. Introduction to Structural systems. Trusses. Analysis of trusses by method of joints and by method of sections. Frames. Beams. Internal forces in beams. Shear and Moment Diagrams in beams.
Weekly Schedule
1) Definitions, Vectors, Equilibrium of Particles in Plane2) Forces in Space, Equilibrium of Particles in Space
3) Principle of Transmissibility, Cross Product, Moment of a Force About a Point, Scaler (Dot) Product, Mixed Triple Product
4) Moment of a Force about an Axis, Couples, Transmitting of a Force to Another Point, Reduction of a Force+Couple to a Force, Equivalent Force Systems
5) Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies, Support Types, Equilibrium Conditions in Plane
6) Equilibrium Conditions for Rigid Bodies in Space
7) Center of Gravitiy, Centroid of Composite Sections, Center of Gravity by Integration, Pappus-Guldinus Theorems, Distributed Loads
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Moment of Inertia, Moment of Inertia about Axes, Polar Moment of Inertia, Radius of Gyration, Moment of Inertia of Simple Shapes, Paralel Axis Theorem, Moment of Inertia of Composite Sections
10) Product Moment of Inertia, Principal Axes and Principal Moments of Inertia
11) Analysis of Structures, Trusses, Method of Joints
12) Method of Sections in Trusses
13) Frames, Analysis of Frames
14) Internal Forces, Sign Convention, V & M Diagrams by Method of Sections in Beams
15) V & M diagrams of Beams by Relations Between Shear and Moment
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1- "Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics" F.P. Beer, E. R. Johnston Jr., 6th Edition, International Edition, Mc Graw Hill Companies, Inc., 1996.
2- “Mühendisler İçin Vektör Mekaniği: Statik”, Yazanlar: F.P. Beer, E. R. Johnston Jr., Çevirenler: V. Akkoç, A. Hanna, 6. Baskıdan Çeviri, 1. Basım, Ağustos 2004, Beta Yayınları, İstanbul.
3- “Statik/Mühendisler İçin Mekanik”, M. H. Omurtag, 3. Baskı, Ocak 2007, Birsen Yayınları, İstanbul.
4- "Mühendislik Mekaniği: Statik", Yazanlar: R.C. Hibbeler, S.C. Fan, Çevirenler: A. Soyuçok, Ö. Soyuçok, 2005, Literatür Yayıncılık, İstanbul.
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Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Self Study
4) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
English
Work Placement(s)
Not Required