INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA

COURSE OUTLINE
Kulliyyah / Institute

Engineering

Department / Centre

Mechanical Engineering

Programme

All Engineering programmes

Name of Course / Mode

Statics /Full time

Course Code

MEC 1391

Name (s) of Academic

staff / Instructor(s)
Rationale for the
inclusion of the course /
module in the
programme
Semester and Year
Offered

Lectures
Required course for Aerospace, Automotive and Mechanical
Engineering Programme
Every Semester

Status

Core

Level

Proposed Start Date

Final

14

Assessments
Midterm

42

Practical

Total Student Learning

Time (SLT)

Tutorial

Lecture

Face to Face

Independent Learning

Batch of Student to be
Affected
Total
Student
Learning
Time

67

128

Credit Value / Hours

3/128

Pre-requisites (if any)

None

Co-requisites (if any)

None

Course Objectives

The objectives of this course are to:

1. To present the fundamental laws that governs statics
problems and their applications.
2. To develop practical methodologies for solving engineering
mechanics problems.

Learning Outcomes

Transferable Skills:

Teaching-Learning and
assessment strategy
Course Synopsis
Mode of Delivery
Assessment Methods
and Type/Course
Assessement
State weightage of each
type of assessment.

3. To illustrate the extremely wide variety of statics-related

phenomena in everyday life and in modern technology.
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Draw free body diagrams for problems in statics.
2. Identify forces and moments that a body experience.
3. Identify and use the correct method and equations for static
equilibrium problems.
4. Analyze simple structures, frames and machines and friction
problem.
5. Compute the centroid, center of mass and moments of
inertia of a body.
Skills and how they are developed and assessed:
Skills
Development
Assessment
Technical
Lectures
Written Assessment
Analytical
Lectures
Written Assessment
Lectures, quizzes assignments, mid-term and final exam.
General principles of statics, force vectors, equilibrium, analysis of
trusses, frames and machines, forces and moments, friction,
centroids and moment of inertia.
LO
Method
%
Lecture
and Tutorial
1,2,3
Mid-term Test
30
1,2,3,4,5 Final Examination
50
1,2,3,4,5 Quizzes
20

Mapping of course / module to the Programme Learning Outcomes

Programme Outcomes
Learning Outcome of the course
01

02

03

2. Identify forces and moments that a body

experience.

3. Identify and use the correct method and equations

for static equilibrium problems.

1. Draw free body diagrams for problems in statics.

4. Analyze simple structures, frames and machines.

5. Compute the centroid, center of mass and
moments of inertia of a body.

04

05

06 07 08 09 10 11 12

Weeks

Content outline of the course / module and the SLT per topic
Task/Practice
Learning
Topics
Problems
Hours

1, 2

Fundamental concepts: force in a plane, review of

vector calculus, force on a particle, resultant of two
forces, resultant of several concurrent forces, resolution
of a force into components, rectangular components of
a force, position vectors, unit vectors, force vectors
directed along a line, dot product

3, 4

Equilibrium of a particle: condition for the

equilibrium of particle, Newtons laws of motion, the
free-body diagram, forces in space.

5, 6

Force system resultants: moment of a force Scalar

formulation. Cross product, moment of a force Vector
formulation, moment of a force about an axis, couple
moment, simplification of a force and couple system.
Reduction of simple distributed loading.

12

Chapter 1
Sec 1.1 - 1.6
4, 6, 17
Chapter 2
Sec 2.1 - 2.9
3, 6, 17, 23, 35, 46,
53, 62, 78, 91, 94, 98,
118, 130, 135

16

Chapter 3
Sec 3.1 - 3.4
7, 14, 30, 35, 39, 46,
49, 51, 67.

16

Chapter 4
Sec 4.1 - 4.7, 4.9
F4.2, 24, 29, 40,
F4.14, F4.17, 63, 82,
90, 112.
F4.40, 145, 153.

MIDTERM
(Saturday, 1 November 2014, 10 12 a.m, Venue TBD)

Syllabus
Chp. 1 4

st

7, 8

Equilibrium of rigid body in two dimensions: free

body diagram, reactions at supports and connections for
a two-dimensional structure, equilibrium of a two-force
body, equilibrium of a three-force body.
Equilibrium of a rigid body in three dimensions:
conditions for rigid-body equilibrium, reactions at
supports and connections for a three-dimensional rigid
body.

Centroids and centres of gravity: center of gravity of

a two-dimensional body, first moments of areas and
lines, centroids of areas and lines by integration,
centroid of composite areas and wires.

10

Moment of inertia: determination of the moment of

inertia of an area by integration. Moment of inertia of
composite areas.

11

Analysis of structures: definition of a truss, simple

trusses, analysis of trusses by the method of joints,
zero-force members.

20

10

Chapter 5
Sec 5.1 - 5.7
2, 3, 5, F5.4, 18, 24,
28, 32, 40.
F5.8, 69, 71, 74, 82

Chapter 9
Sect 9.1 - 9.2
F9.2, 2, 12, 22, 29,
31, F9.9, 59, 60,
61, 71
Chapter 10
Sec 10.1 10.4
4, 6, 12, 25, 31, 37,
41
Chapter 6
Sec 6.1 6.3
F6.3, 2, 4, 7, 13, 24
(using joint method)

12, 13

Analysis of frame and machines: which cease to be

rigid when detached from their supports, machines.

14

Friction: introduction, the laws of dry friction,

coefficients of friction, angles of friction, problems
involving dry friction.

16

Chapter 6
Sec 6.6
F6.16, F6.17, F6.19,
63, 65, 78, 80, 85, 89,
94, 98, 102, 105

Chapter 8
Sec 8.1 8.2
F8.5, F8.7, 1, 4, 7, 15,
35, 41, 50

FINAL EXAMINATION TBD (COMPREHENSIVE)

All topics covered

Required references supporting the course

The reference lists shall be presented in accordance with APA bibliographic practices and in alphabetical order.

Hibbeler, R.C. 13th Edition (2013). Engineering Mechanics: Statics, SI Edition, Prentice Hall.
Recommended references supporting the course
Beer, F. P., Johnston Jr., E.R., Mazurek David, Eisenberg Elliot R. (2010). Vector Mechanics
for Engineers: Statics, McGraw-Hill Ryerson,
Riley, W. F. and Sturges, L. D.( 1993 ). Engineering Mechanics: Statics, John Wiley & Sons.
Shames, I. H. (1998). Engineering Mechanics: Statics, Prentice Hall.
Prepared by:

Checked by:

Approved by:

Syed Muhammad Kashif

Assistant Professor
Kulliyyah of Engineering

Waqar Asrar
Head of Department
Kulliyyah of Engineering

Amir Akramin Shafie

Dean
Kulliyyah of Engineering

Programme Learning Outcome (PO): At the end of the programme, Students are able to:
No

Programme Outcome for KOE, IIUM

1.

Engineering Knowledge (T) -Apply knowledge of mathematics, sciences, engineering

fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering
problems;

2.

Problem Analysis (T) Identify, formulate, research relevant literature and analyze complex
engineering problems, and reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of
mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences;

3.

Design/Development of Solutions (A) Design solutions, exhibiting innovativeness, for

complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet
specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal,
economical, ethical, environmental and sustainability issues.

4.

Investigation (D) Conduct investigation into complex problems, displaying creativeness, using
research-based knowledge, and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and
interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions;

5.

Modern Tool Usage (A & D) -Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and
modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering
activities, with an understanding of the limitations;

6.

The Engineer and Society (ESSE) -Apply reasoning based on contextual knowledge to assess
societal, health, safety, legal, cultural, contemporary issues, and the consequent responsibilities
relevant to professional engineering practices.

7.

Environment and Sustainability (ESSE) -Understand the impact of professional engineering

solutions in societal, global, and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and
need for sustainable development;

8.

Ethics (ESSE) Apply professional ethics with Islamic values and commit to responsibilities
and norms of professional engineering code of practices.

9.

Communication (S) -Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the

engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write
effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive
clear instructions;

10

Individual and Team Work (S) -Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or
leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings.

11.

Life Long Learning (S) -Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to
engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

12.

Project Management and Finance (S) -Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of

engineering management and financial principles and apply these to ones own work, as a
member and/or leader in a team, to manage projects in multidisciplinary settings, and identify
opportunities of entrepreneurship.

The program learning outcomes (PO) are grouped into 5 general areas to identify the nature of
the skills and capability involved. These groups are:

1. Technical (T) essential capabilities related to traditional scientific and engineering

knowledge
2. Analysis (A) creatively working with available data and engineering tools and fundamental
knowledge to correctly solve basic problem
3. Design (D) being able to perceive the best solution for both small scale and large scale
project by involving all required basic problems
4. Ethics, Safety, Society and Environment (ESSE) - giving appropriate consideration to matters
pertaining to professionalism and ethics, safety, local and global society and the environment
5. Work skills (S) being and effective communicator and effective member of a team and to
appreciate the need to continuously acquired skills and abilities.
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University Policy:
Attendance policy at IIUM - Student who misses 20% or more of classes will be barred from
the Final Examination.
Students are reminded to observe the IIUM Rules of Conduct and Attire for Students on
campus and in attending classes/laboratory.
Classes: 1hr and 20 minutes of lecture twice per week will begin from the first day/week of
the semester. Lectures will begin and end on time.
Tutorial: One hour of tutorial class per week will begin on the second or third week of the
semester. Each student must have enrolled in one tutorial section as posted.
Quiz, test and midterm exam:
1.
Quizzes: Minimum four (4) quizzes to be conducted during classes. Individual
lecturers are free to give more quizzes as they like
2.

Midterm: 1 midterm exam (chapters 1 to 4)

Students will be informed at least one lecture before the quiz day.