Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have
satisfactorily accomplished the goals and objectives listed in  this
course content guide.  Course content guides are developed by
collegewide Subject Area Curriculum Committees and approved by
management.
                    1.0 ANALYSIS OF FORCE SYSTEMS
Instructional Goal:
To understand two and three-dimensional force systems using the
principles and procedures of vector mechanics.
Objectives:
     1.1.0 Apply vector algebra to solve 3-dimensional geometry         
           problems.
     1.2.0 Calculate moments of forces.
     1.3.0 Project forces and moments on to various axes.
     1.4.0 Replace a force system by a resultant force-couple     
           combination.
     1.5.0 Draw accurate free-body diagrams and write corresponding  
           equations of equilibrium.
     1.6.0 Solve equilibrium equations for unknown forces and moments.
                    2.0  ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURES
Instructional Goal:
To determine reactions and internal forces in various types of
structures.
Objectives:
     2.1.0 Compute reactions and internal forces in two and
           three-dimensional trusses.
     2.2.0 Compute reactions and internal forces in frames and
           machines.
     2.3.0 Draw shearing force and bending moment diagrams for simple
           beams.
     2.4.0 Solve problems involving Coulomb friction.
                    3.0  CENTROIDS AND MOMENTS OF INERTIA
Instructional Goal:
To calculate properties of areas, volumes, and masses needed in the
solution of mechanics problems.
Objectives:
     3.1.0 Locate centroids of areas and volumes by integration.
     3.2.0 Locate centroids of areas and volumes by the composite
           method.
     3.3.0 Compute second moment of area and volume by integration.
     3.4.0 Compute second moment of areas and volumes by the composite
           method.
     3.5.0 Compute mass moment of inertia of various plane and solid
           bodies integration.
     3.6.0 Compute mass moment of inertia of various plane and solid
           bodies by composite method.
                    4.0  DISTRIBUTED FORCES
Instructional Goal:
To understand analytical procedures used with distributed forces.
Objectives:
     4.1.0 Solve problems involving flexible cables.
     4.2.0 Solve problems concerning bodies submerged in fluids.
                    5.0  COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Instructional Goal:
To integrate the use of the computer or programmable calculator into the
solution of statics problems.
Objectives:
     5.1.0 Demonstrate on selected homework assignments the ability to
           solve computer-oriented statics problems with a computer or
           programmable calculator.
 

Emphasis is on problem-solving using the methods and concepts of statics. Principles and techniques are presented through lectures and
demonstrations. Students develop problem-solving skills during working sessions under the guidance of the instructor.  Problems are assigned on a weekly basis for practice.  Practical applications are made throughoutthe course by introducing many typical engineering analysis and design problems.

Student progress is measured by performance on homework and on objective examinations covering appropriate types of problems.   Details will be provided by the instructor at the initial class  meeting.

Instructional Goals and Objectives: