ROMBLON STATE UNIVERSITY

College of Engineering and Technology

Department of Mechanical Engineering

COURSE SYLLABUS
Mech 311 – STATICS OF RIGID BODIES
2nd Semester SY 2019-2020

RSU VISION

Romblon State University as a premier institution of higher education in the MIMAROPA region for a
globally competitive Province of Romblon.

RSU MISSION

The Romblon State University is committed to:

1) Provide advanced education, higher technological and professional instruction.

2) Provide training in agriculture and fishery, for science and technology, education, arts, agriculture,
and other relevant fields of study.
3) Undertake research and extension services, and provide progressive leadership in its areas of
specialization.
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO)
The Mechanical Engineering Program Educational Objectives and Relationship to RSU Mission:

Graduates from the Mechanical Engineering program are expected to attain or MISSION
achieve the following Program Educational Objectives 3 - 5 years of graduation:
1 2 3 4
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1) Establish technical expertise in the field of mechanical engineering and gain
√ √
recognition for the work in their respective fields.
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2) Design and develop relevant technology using skills and resourcefulness;
develop creative and innovative solutions to engineering problems; and √
identify, search and solve new technical challenges.
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3) Keep abreast of emerging technologies, continually learn new knowledge
and actively participate in professional communities to nourish ever- √ √
developing careers.
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4) Demonstrate leadership and initiative to ethically advance professional and
organizational goals, and show commitment to teamwork while working with √ √
others of diverse cultural and interdisciplinary backgrounds.
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COURSE INFORMATION:
Course Code: Mech 311
Course Title Statics of Rigid Bodies
Course Description Force systems; structure analyses; friction; centroids and centers of gravity;
and moments of inertia.
Credit Units 3 units
Lecture hours 3
Laboratory hours 0
Pre-requisite Physics for Engineers
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES (SO)

Upon completion of the program, the Romblon State University Mechanical Engineering PEO
students will demonstrate:
1 2 3 4
a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering; √ √ √
b) An ability to design and conduct experiments in order to understand a phenomenon,
prove an idea, test engineering solution and to make sound scientific conclusions, as √ √ √
well as to analyze and interpret data using various models and frameworks;
c) An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs within
√ √ √ √
realistic constraints;
d) An ability to function on multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams; √ √
e) An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems; √ √ √
f) An understanding of professional, social and ethical responsibility; √ √ √
g) An ability to communicate effectively both in Filipino and English languages through
writing, listening, presenting, observing, questioning, focusing, and connecting
√ √
complex engineering activities with various communities including engineering experts
and society at large;
h) A broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a
√ √ √
global, economic, environmental and societal context;
i) An ability to use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for
√ √ √ √
mechanical engineering practice;

Course Outcomes (CO) for Refrigeration Engineering in relation to Student Outcomes

SO
Course Outcomes(COs) : At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
a b e i
CO-1 Understand the principles of equilibrium of particles;
E E E

CO-2 Undertake vector operations such as vector cross and dot product; E E E E
Determine forces of 2D and 3D structures;
CO-3 E E

CO-4 Understand the principles of static, wedge and belt friction;

E E E
Determine centroids, center of mass and center of gravity of objects;
CO-5 E E E
Determine moment of inertia, mass moment of inertia; and
CO-6
E E
Analyze the stresses of trusses, beams and frames.
CO-7
E E E

Note: I – Introductory, E – An Enhanced course to an Outcome.

LEARNING PLAN

Wee No. of Satisfie Assessment

Topic Teaching-Learning Activities
k hours d CO Technique
Orientation
Rules and regulation of the Introduction, multi-media
1
class presentation
1 Discussion of the VMGO

Introduction to Mechanics; Lecture, Interactive discussion, Seatwork

2 CO-2
Vector Operations multi-media presentation Unit Quiz
 Force Vectors and Equilibrium CO-1 &
3
of Particles CO-2
Lecture, Interactive discussion,
multi-media presentation,
online education through Assignment,
2&3 CO-1, Edmodo.com (copy of Seatwork
3 Vector Cross and Dot Product CO-2 & lectures will be uploaded and Recitation,
CO-3 students will download the Unit Quiz,
notes prior to each lecture. Problem Set
Reading assignments will be
uploaded).
Lecture, Interactive discussion,
multi-media presentation,
online education through Assignment,
CO-1, Edmodo.com (copy of Seatwork
3 Moment of a Force CO-2 & lectures will be uploaded and Recitation,
CO-6 students will download the Unit Quiz,
notes prior to each lecture. Problem Set
Reading assignments will be
uploaded).
5&6
Lecture, Interactive discussion,
multi-media presentation,
online education through Assignment,
CO-1, Edmodo.com (copy of Seatwork
3 Couples; Moment of a Couple CO-2 & lectures will be uploaded and Recitation,
CO-6 students will download the Unit Quiz,
notes prior to each lecture. Problem Set
Reading assignments will be
uploaded).
Lecture, Interactive discussion,
multi-media presentation,
online education through Assignment,
CO-1,
Edmodo.com (copy of Seatwork
Equivalent Force Systems in 2D CO-2
7 3 lectures will be uploaded and Recitation,
and 3D and
students will download the Unit Quiz,
CO-3
notes prior to each lecture. Problem Set
Reading assignments will be
uploaded).
Lecture, Interactive discussion,
Assignment,
multi-media presentation,
Seatwork
Dry Static Friction, Wedge and CO-1 & library research work,
8&9 6 Recitation,
Belt Friction CO-4 brainstorming, blended
Unit Quiz,
learning, online education
Problem Set
through Edmodo.com
Written
10 3 MIDTERM EXAM
Examination
Lecture, Interactive discussion,
Assignment,
multi-media presentation,
Seatwork
Centroid; Center of Mass; and CO-1 & library research work,
11 3 Recitation,
Center of Gravity CO-5 brainstorming, blended
Unit Quiz,
learning, online education
Problem Set
through Edmodo.com
Lecture, Interactive discussion,
Assignment,
multi-media presentation,
CO-2 Seatwork
Distributed Loads and library research work,
12 3 and Recitation,
Hydrostatic Forces; Cables brainstorming, blended
CO-3 Unit Quiz,
learning, online education
Problem Set
through Edmodo.com
Assignment,
Lecture, Interactive discussion,
CO-1 Seatwork
13 & Moment of Inertia; Mass multi-media presentation,
3 and Recitation,
14 Moment of Inertia library research work,
CO-6 Unit Quiz,
brainstorming, blended
Problem Set
 learning, online education
through Edmodo.com
Trusses; Frames and Machines; CO-1 &
3
Internal Forces CO-7
15, Lecture, Interactive discussion,
Assignment,
16&1 multi-media presentation,
Seatwork
7 Beams; Shear and Bending CO-1 & library research work,
1.5 Recitation,
Moment Diagrams CO-7 brainstorming, blended
Unit Quiz,
learning, online education
Problem Set
through Edmodo.com
Written
18 FINAL EXAMINATION
Examination

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES IN RELATION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES

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Specific Course Outcomes
A student after completing this course should at the minimum be able to: a b e i

Title of the Chapter: Principles of Statics

1. Define the fundamental concepts and definitions
2. Discuss the force systems E E E E
3. Introduce the Draw-Body diagrams
4. Identify the different axioms of Mechanics
5. Discuss the Parallelogram Law and Triangle Law

Title of the Chapter : Resultants of Force Systems

1. Illustrate the force and components
2. Discuss the resultant of three or more concurrent forces E E E E
3. Introduce the moment of force
4. Illustrate the Principle of Moments: Varignon’s Theorem
5. Discuss the principles of Parallel Forces
6. Illustrate the Resultant of Non-concurrent Force Systems

Title of the Chapter : Equilibrium of Force Systems

1. Discuss the general principles of Equilibrium
2. Illustrate the Free body diagram drawing E E E E
3. Discuss the Equilibrium of concurrent force systems
4. Identify the conditions of equilibrium from moments
5. Discuss the equilibrium of Parallel forces

Title of the Chapter : Analysis of Structures

1. Illustrate the construction of simple trusses
2. Explain and discuss the method of Joints E E E E
3. Explain and discuss the method of Section
4. Illustrate the redundant members; counter diagonals
5. Define the characteristics of three-force members
6. Discuss the members applied to frames containing three force members

Title of the Chapter : Friction

1. Define what is friction
2. Identify the theory of friction E E E E
3. Discuss the angle of friction
4. Illustrate the application of friction to Belts, wedges square-threaded
screws and rolling resistance

Title of the Chapter : Force Systems in Space

E E E E
1. Introduce the three mutually perpendicular components of force
2. Discuss the resultant of concurrent force systems in space
3. Discuss the moment of a force about an axis
 4. Explain the equilibrium of concurrent space forces
5. Discuss the equilibrium of non-concurrent space forces

Title of the Chapter : Centroid and Centers of Gravity

1. Introduce the center of gravity of a flat plate
2. Discuss the centroids of areas and lines E E E E
3. Explain the importance of centroids and moments of area
4. Discuss the centroids determined by integration
5. Discuss the centroids of composite figures
6. Introduce the theorems of Pappus

Title of the Chapter :Moment of Inertia

1. Define moment of Inertia
2. Discuss the Polar Moment of Inertia
3. Explain the radius of Gyration
4. Explain the transfer formula for moment of inertia E E E E
5. Discuss the moment if inertia by integration
6. Discuss the moment of inertia for composite areas
7. Explain the product of Inertia
8. Discuss the transfer formula of product of inertia
9. Discuss rules for applying the MOHR’S circle

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

1. Attendance
2. Oral Examinations
3. Assignments
4. Short
5. Major examination

6. Solved Problems/ Problems Sets

COURSE POLICIES

 Attendance is necessary for each student to obtain maximum benefits for instruction. Eighty
percent (80%) of the total required hours must be attended for each semester.
 None wearing of complete uniform is considered no attendance credit and will not be allowed
to take examinations or tests/ quizzes.
 There will be three or four long exams given during the semester. Make-up exams will be given
for missed exams at the discretion of the instructor and only for excused absences (university
approved absences).
 Major exams (Mid-term and Final) will be given at the time prepared by the College. All students
must take the major exams.
 Projects and assignments must be submitted on time. Late submission will not be accepted, it
must be turned in at the beginning of class. Projects and assignments must be in acceptable
engineering form including a problem statement, labeled drawings of the system considered
and all equations and units must be shown or the problem will not be graded.
 Quizzes will be given on a random basis, sometimes announced ahead of time and others will
be unannounced. Make-up quizzes will be given only for excused absences.
 Special examination is only given for excused absences. Excuse letter duly signed by the
parents or guardian or a medical certificate (in case of sickness) is required.
 Students without calculator will not be allowed to take examinations. If table and charts are
needed, it is also a requirement.
 It is expected that all students will take notes during class and will study these notes.
  No sharing calculators during tests, quizzes, etc. No electronic gadget, computers, etc. during
a quiz or a test. Only a calculator may be used during a test or a quiz.
 Cell phones are allowed, provided, it must be on silent mode, must not be used during class
hours except during extreme necessities, and must be off during tests and examinations.
 Group studying and peer teaching is encouraged to enhance the knowledge and skills.
 Any form of cheating will not be tolerated.

STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Students who have any disability that might affect their performance in the class are encouraged
to speak with the instructor early in the semester.

COURSE GRADING SYSTEM

Grading will be as follows:
Assignments/Attendance 5%
Board works/Recitation 10%
Quizzes (long/short) 25%
Problems Sets/Plates 20%
Midterm and Final Examinations 40%
Total 100%
Methods of Computation
Absolute zero shall be used in all examinations and quizzes.
Percentile shall be used in recording grades when evaluating students using the formula

Midterm Grade  Final Term Grade

Final Grade 
2
Grades Equivalents

Rating Grade
96 - 100 1.00
91 - 95 1.25
86 - 90 1.50
81 - 85 1.75
76 - 80 2.00
71 - 75 2.25
66 - 70 2.50
61 - 65 2.75
60 3.00
Conditional 4.00
Below 60 5.00

Conditional is not a grade. It is given to students that lacks necessary requirements and therefore,
must be accomplished before the end of that semester to obtain a grade.

LIST OF RESOURCES

 Andrew Pytel/Ferdinand L. Singer, 1987, Strength of Materials, 4th edition, Harper Collins Publisher
Inc. New York.
 Gere & Timoshenko, 1997, Mechanics of Material, 4th edition, International Thomson Publishing Inc.
 Dr. M. Fogiel, 1985, Problem Solver in Strength of Materials and Mechanics of Solids, Research and
Education Association.
 N. C. De la Rama/A. G. Mendoza, 1996, Learning Guide in Strength of Materials, 1st edition, Rex
Printing Company, Inc. Phil.
 Matias A. Arreola, 1990, Solutions to Problems in Mathematics and Mechanics, SI (metric) edition,
Ken Incorporated, Q.C. Phil.
 D. A. Mejia/P. S. De Leon, 1998, Strength of Material, Rex Book Store, Inc. Philippines.
 www.mathalino.com

Effectivity: S.Y. 2019-2020 Revised: 2019-2020

REMARKS:
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Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by: Noted by:

ENGR. CHRISTIAN M. MORTEL ENGR. VIRNE B. DALISAY DR. BILSHAN F. SERVAÑEZ DR. ELVIN F. GAAC
Instructor Chairperson, ME Dept Dean, CET VPAA