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## Statics ### Course Info * **Instructor:** Professor James M. Pitarresi * **Office:** BME 228 * **Office Hours:** M & W 10:00 - 11:00 AM * **Phone:** 276-3177 * **email:** [email protected] * **Text:** Engineering Mechanics - Statics, 14th Ed., Hibbeler, Pearson Prentice Hall....

## Statics ### Course Info * **Instructor:** Professor James M. Pitarresi * **Office:** BME 228 * **Office Hours:** M & W 10:00 - 11:00 AM * **Phone:** 276-3177 * **email:** [email protected] * **Text:** Engineering Mechanics - Statics, 14th Ed., Hibbeler, Pearson Prentice Hall. * **Website:** Blackboard ### Course Objectives * The objective of this course is to present a clear and thorough presentation of the theory and applications of engineering mechanics. * Specifically, the course is designed to: * Develop a familiarity with vector algebra and its use in mechanics. * Provide a thorough understanding of forces and couples and their effect on particles and rigid bodies. * Develop the ability to solve two- and three-dimensional statics problems. ### Course Topics 1. General Principles 2. Force Vectors 3. Equilibrium of a Particle 4. Force System Resultants 5. Equilibrium of a Rigid Body 6. Structural Analysis 7. Internal Forces ### Grading * 3 Exams - 75% * Homework - 15% * Quizzes - 10% ### Other Points * Attendance will be taken. While not directly figuring into the grade, students with excessive absences will be penalized subjectively. * Homework is due one week after it is assigned and will not be accepted late. * Exams will be given during the normal class period. * A "make-up" exam will be given during the last week of classes. This exam will be comprehensive and will be used to replace your lowest exam grade. * No collaboration on exams and quizzes. Homework collaboration is allowed.