Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Department of Mechanical Engineering

MECHANICS 1: STATICS
(Date of document: 27th May 2014)
Course Code

MEMB123

Course Status

Core

Level

Degree

Semester Taught

Credit

Pre-requisites

None

Assessments

Assignments + Quizzes
Midterm Test
Mini Project
Final Examination

Lecturers

Azieyanti Nurain Azmin

Room BN-1-047, ext. 2254

25%
25%
10%
40%

E-mail: Azieyanti@uniten.edu.my
Yip Chan Heng
Room BN-3-038, ext. 2251
E-mail: Chyip@uniten.edu.my
Zolman Hari, Dr
Ext. 7242
E-mail: Zolman@uniten.edu.my
Nuraslinda Anuar
Ext. 6256
E-mail: Nuraslinda@uniten.edu.my
Chua Yaw Long
Room BN-0-023, ext 2279
Email: Chuayl@uniten.edu.my

Ewe Lay Sheng, Dr

Room BA3055 , Ext.2268
Email: Laysheng@uniten.edu.my
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Ng Khai Ching, Assoc. Prof. Dr

Room: BN-3-043, ext. 6478
Email: NkChing@uniten.edu.my

Course Description

The course begins by reviewing fundamental concepts and

principles of statics, vectors and vector algebra. This basic
knowledge gained will help to enhance the understanding of
force analysis on particles in equilibrium and the principle of
moment. This will eventually reinforced the studies on structural
analysis with different loading conditions. The study on the
characteristics of dry friction and belt friction will complete the
analysis of loading on an object. Towards the end, the concept of
center of gravity, center of mass, centroid and moment of inertia,
together with its application are discussed.

Course Objectives

1) To learn the fundamental concepts and principles of statics to

solve problems that involves force and moment acting on
particles and rigid bodies in equilibrium.
2) To apply the law of friction to bodies in equilibrium.
3) To understand the concept of center of gravity, center of mass,
centroid and moment of inertia of a body.

Transferrable Skills

Ability to apply the foundation and applications of statics in a

variety of modern engineering applications.

Course Outcomes (CO)

- what students achieve and are assessed on upon completing this course
No.

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

CO1

Draw Free Body Diagram for particle and rigid body and explain the concept of force
and moment

CO2

Apply the equations of equilibrium to solve equilibrium problems for a particle and a
rigid body

CO3

Apply the concept of force and moment to solve for the moment of forces acting on a
rigid body

CO4

Evaluate particle and rigid body problems and justify with explanation or calculation

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CO5

Identify the method for analysis and solve for the internal forces in slender members
of a truss

CO6

Solve for the normal force, shear force and bending moment at any point in a beam

CO7

Identify types of friction problems and analyze the equilibrium of rigid bodies
subjected to dry friction force

CO8

Identify the location of the center of gravity and centroid, and solve for the moment of
inertia for a body of arbitrary shape

CO9

Communicate effectively by means of report writing on the analysis of a

structure

CO10

Describe the analysis of a structure through literature

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Course Outcomes

Course
Outcomes

PO1
a

CO1
CO2
CO3
CO4
CO5
CO6
CO7
CO8
CO9
C010

PO2

PO3

PO4

PO5

PO6

PO7 PO8

a b c a b c a b a b

PO9
a

PO10

PO11

PO12
a

Assessment-Course Outcomes Matrix :

Assessments
Assignments + Quizzes (25%)
Midterm Test (25%)
Mini Project (10%)
Final Exam (40%)

PO emphasis

PO1
CO1

PO1
CO2

PO1
CO3

PO1

CO4

PO2
CO5

PO2
CO6

PO2
CO7

PO2
CO8

PO9
CO9

PO11
CO10

Current Coverage (%)

PO1

PO2

PO3

PO4

PO5

PO6

PO7

PO8

PO9

PO10

PO11

PO12

Total

51.2

40.8

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

3.0

0.0

5.0

0.0

100

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Bloom's Coverage (%) :

Current Coverage (%)

Course Outline
Topic 1:

Low

Cognitive
Med

Hi

24.2

64.0

8.8

Psychomotor

Affective

Total

3.0

0.0

100

:
Fundamental concepts on mechanics

Topic2:Force vectors
Vector operations
Cartesian Vectors
Force vectors along a line
Dot product
Topic 3:

Equilibrium of a particle
Condition for equilibrium
Free Body Diagram
2D and 3D force system

Topic 4:

Force system resultant

Cross product
Scalar and vector formulation for moment
Principle of moment
Moment about specified axis
Couple moment
Resultant force couple system
Distributed loading

Topic 5:

Equilibrium of a rigid body

Condition for equilibrium
Free Body Diagram
Equation of equilibrium
Two and three force body
Constraints for rigid body

Topic 6:

Structural analysis
Simple truss
Method of joints and sections
Zero force members

Topic 7:

Internal forces
Internal forces in structural members
Shear and moment equations and diagrams
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Topic 8:

Friction forces
Characteristics of dry friction
Problems on dry friction
Friction force on belts

Topic 9:

Center of gravity and centroid

Center of gravity and Centroid for a system of particles and a body
Composite bodies

Topic 10:

Moment of Inertia
Definition of moment of inertia
Parallel axis theorem for an area
Moment of inertia by integration and using parallel axis theorem for
composite area

Main Reference
1. Engineering Mechanics: Statics, SI Edition, 13th Edition, 2012, by R.C. Hibbeler & K.B. Yap
published by Pearson.
Additional Reference(s)
1. Vector Mechanics for Engineers (Statics), Seventh Edition in SI Units, 2004, by F.P. Beer, E. R.
Johnston and E.R. Eisenberg, published by Mc Graw Hill.
2. Engineering Mechanics-Statics Si Ed., 2005, by A. Bedford and W. Fowler, published by
Prentice Hall.

Prepared by:
Azieyanti Nurain Azmin

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What is Program Educational Objectives (PEO)?

PEO are objectives that UNITEN graduates should achieve after five (5) years of graduation.
Summary of BME Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)
Program Educational Objectives

PEO No.

UNITEN produces Mechanical Engineering graduates who:

PEO1 Practicing engineers in mechanical engineering with the ability to venture into energy related business.
PEO2 Hold leadership responsibilities and/or establish their own enterprises.
PEO3 Have professional qualifications/certifications in mechanical engineering related areas.
PEO4 Engages in activities to enhance knowledge in their professional works

What are Programme Outcomes (PO)?

POs are the expected traits that UNITEN students should have upon graduation.
BME Programme Outcomes (PO)
Program Outcomes
PO
No.

Students graduating from the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (BME) programmes will
have the ability to:
Statement

PO Indicators
a)

PO1

Apply fundamental knowledge of mathematics,

science and mechanical engineering principles in
solving complex problems.

Comprehend fundamental knowledge of

mathematics, science and mechanical
engineering principles in solving electrical
engineering problems (C1,C2)
b) Apply fundamental knowledge of mathematics,
science and mechanical engineering principles in
solving electrical engineering problems (C3, C4)
c) Apply fundamental knowledge of mathematics,
science and mechanical engineering principles in
solving complex problems (C5,C6)

PO2

Identify, formulate, analyse and solve complex

mechanical engineering problems.

a) Identify, formulate and solve mechanical

engineering problems (C3, C4)
b) Evaluate and synthesise the solution to complex
mechanical engineering problems (C5,C6)

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Program Outcomes
Students graduating from the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (BME) programmes will
have the ability to:

a) Illustrate solutions for mechanical engineering

PO
No.
PO3

Design solutions for complex mechanical

engineering problems that meet specific needs with
appropriate consideration for public health and
safety, culture, society, and environment.

b)
c)

problems with appropriate consideration for

public health and safety. (C3, C4)
Illustrate solutions for mechanical engineering
problems with appropriate consideration for
culture, society, and environment. (C3, C4)
Propose solutions for complex mechanical
engineering problems that meet specific needs
with appropriate consideration for public health
and safety, culture, society, and environment.
(C5,C6)

Program Outcomes
PO
No.

Students graduating from the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (BME) programmes will
have the ability to:
Statement

PO Indicators
a)

PO4

Conduct investigations, interpret data and provide

conclusions in investigating complex problems
related to mechanical engineering.

Use research methods for collecting data (C1,

C2)
b) Analyse and interpret data using engineering
principles and appropriate techniques (C3,C4)
c) Design and evaluate research methods and
results to provide conclusions for complex
engineering problems. (C5,C6)

a) Usage of modern tools to execute mechanical

Create appropriate techniques, select resources, and
engineering activities (P1,P2)
PO5 apply modern engineering tools to execute complex
b) Manipulation of modern tool to execute complex
engineering activities.
engineering activities (P3,P4)
a) Apply reasoning in assessing societal, legal and
cultural issues and the consequent
Apply reasoning in assessing societal, health,
responsibilities relevant to professional
safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent
engineering practice (C3, C4)
PO6
responsibilities relevant to professional engineering b) Apply reasoning in assessing health and safety
practice
issues and the consequent responsibilities
relevant to professional engineering practice
(C3, C4)
Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of
PO7 professional engineering solutions in environmental No sub-indicator (C2,C3)
contexts and the need for sustainable development.
Demonstrate commitment to professional and
PO8
No sub-indicator (A3)
ethical principles.
a) Communicate effectively by means of oral
presentation (P3)
b) Communicate effectively by means of report
Communicate effectively on complex engineering
PO9
writing (P3)
activities.
c) Communicate effectively by means of oral
presentation and/or report writing on complex
engineering activities (P3)
PO10 Function effectively as an individual and in a group No sub-indicator (A4)

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Program Outcomes
PO
No.

Students graduating from the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (BME) programmes will
have the ability to:

with the capacity to be a leader.

Acknowledge the need for, and be able to engage in
PO11
No sub-indicator (C2)
life-long learning.
a)
Demonstrate knowledge on project management
PO12
principles and entrepreneurship skills.

Demonstrate knowledge on project management

principles (C2,C3)
b) Demonstrate knowledge on entrepreneurship
skills (C2,C3)

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