GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
MECHANICS I (STATICS)/CE223
Course Title: MECHANICS I (STATICS)
Credits 3 ECTS 5
Course Semester 3 Type of The Course Compulsory
COURSE INFORMATION
 -- (CATALOG CONTENT)
 -- (TEXTBOOK)
 -- (SUPPLEMENTARY TEXTBOOK)
 -- (PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES)
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  English
 -- COURSE OBJECTIVES
 -- COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Determine the equilibrium condition of a particle / a rigid body using vectors,
Use free body diagrams to solve the mechanics problems,
Determine system of forces equivalent to applied forces on a body,
Distinguish between statically determined and undetermined systems, and be able to determine support reactions of statically determined systems,
Determine the internal forces for simple trusses using the method of joints and method of sections,
Determine the internal forces of statically determinate frames,
Define the types of beams, and draw internal force diagrams,
Determine the location of geometric center and center of gravity for distributed loads,
Define the area moment of inertia for certain geometric shapes, and be able to use the parallel-axis theorem.
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 --WEEKLY SCHEDULE
1. Week  Introduction: The applications of Newtonian mechanics in engineering, dimensions and units.
2. Week  Force Vectors: Definitions, vector calculations, Cartesian vectors, components and resultant vectors, concurrent and coplanar forces.
3. Week  Particle Equilibrium: Newton’s laws, equilibrium of a particle, free body diagrams for concurrent forces, planar problems, and three dimensional probl
4. Week  Force Systems: Moment, vector product, Varignon’s theorem, scalar product, mixed triple product, equivalent systems of forces and simplification, simp
5. Week  Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies: Internal and external forces, types of supports, free body diagrams, equilibrium for planar problems.
6. Week  Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies: Two and three force bodies, three dimensional problems, statically determined and undetermined bodies.
7. Week  Structural Analysis: Simple truss systems, methods of joints, zero force members, method of sections, space truss systems and Midterm Examination-1
8. Week  Structural Analysis: Simple truss systems, methods of joints, zero force members, method of sections, space truss systems.
9. Week  Structural Analysis: Frames, disassembling of frames, definition and determination of internal forces.
10. Week  Internal Forces: Normal force, shear force and bending moment, types of beams, Gerber type beams, determination of internal forces.
11. Week  Internal Forces: Axial force, shear force and bending moment equations and diagrams, relation between distributed loading, shear and bending moment.
12. Week  Midterm Examination-2
13. Week  Distributed Loading: Determination of geometric center, mass center and center of gravity, composite area and bodies, distributed loading, geometric c
14. Week  Moments of Inertia: Area moments of inertia, parallel axis theorem.
15. Week  Moments of Inertia: Mohr circle of moments of inertia.
16. Week  
 -- TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS
 -- ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Total Weighting (%)
 Midterm Exams
2
60
 Assignment
0
0
 Application
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Percent of In-term Studies  
60
 Percentage of Final Exam to Total Score  
40
 -- WORKLOAD
 Activity  Total Number of Weeks  Duration (weekly hour)  Total Period Work Load
 Weekly Theoretical Course Hours
14
3
42
 Weekly Tutorial Hours
0
 Reading Tasks
14
3
42
 Searching in Internet and Library
0
 Material Design and Implementation
0
 Report Preparing
0
 Preparing a Presentation
0
 Presentation
0
 Midterm Exam and Preperation for Midterm Exam
2
15
30
 Final Exam and Preperation for Final Exam
1
15
15
 Other (should be emphasized)
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
129
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
5.16
 Course Credit (ECTS): 
5
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.X
2Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex civil engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.X
3Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.environmental and social aspects.
4Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in civil engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies and to use at least one computer programming language effectively.
5Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex civil engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams.
7Ability to work individually.X
8Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports.X
9Knowledge of English of B1 level according to Common European Framework of Reference
10Prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
11Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
12Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility.
13Knowledge on standards used in civil engineering practice.
14Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management.
15Awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
16Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering.
17Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
   (Prof. Dr. Tekin GÜLTOP , Prof. Dr. Kurtuluş SOYLUK , Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bahadır ALYAVUZ)
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/tgultop , http://www.websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/ksoyluk , https://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/balyavuz/ , )
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (tgultop@gazi.edu.tr , ksoyluk@gazi.edu.tr , balyavuz@gazi.edu.tr)