NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING

COLLEGE OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

CIVIL ENGINEERING PROGRAM

SYLLABUS - STATICS
I. GENERAL INFORMATION

CODE : EC111 Statics

SEMESTER : 3
CREDITS : 4
HOURS PER WEEK : 5 (Theory – Practice)
PREREQUISITES : Mathematics II, Physics I
CONDITION : Compulsory
DEPARTMENT : Structures

II. COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course introduces the main principles of Mechanics and its applications. Its general objective is the
grasp of concepts such as force, torque, force system reduction, equilibrium applied to iso-static
structures (lattices or reinforcements, casing and others), distributed forces. Centers of gravity.
Moments and products of inertia in flat areas. Beams and its internal actions due to loads, axial and
shear forces diagram, bending moment. Cables and friction.

III. COURSE OUTCOMES

1. Identify load systems interacting on a particle and a rigid body.

2. Reduce any load system to the simplest resultant acting on a particle or rigid body.
3. Determine the geometric and resistance characteristics of the structural element.
4. Apply methods for the calculation of internal forces for framework, frame and cable elements.
5. Make diagrams of axial force, shear force and bending moment in a beam statically determined.
6. Handle main principles of statics and apply them in the solution to problems of isostatic systems
equilibrium, specifying the internal actions present in any section or component of the system
being considered.

IV. LEARNING UNITS

1. FORCE AND REDUCTION OF FORCE SYSTEMS / 18 HOURS

General comments about Forces / Characteristics. Moment of a force regarding a point and an axis /
pair of Forces / translation of a force / Equivalence of a system of forces / resultant of force systems:
collinear, concurrent, parallel, coplanar and spatial / Torsion characteristics / Force systems distributed
on a line / Force systems distributed on a surface (center of pressure) and a volume (Center of gravity).

2. EQUILIBRIUM OF A PARTICLE AND A RIGID BODY / 24 HOURS

Equilibrium / Reactions associated to support or end types / Equilibrium principles for a particle in the
plane and in the space / Equilibrium principles in the plane and in the space for a rigid body / free body
diagram / Reinforcements / Main elements / Shaping / reinforcement analysis / Node equilibrium method
/ Section method / Casing and frame / Force analysis in casings / Simple mechanisms.

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3. CENTROIDS. INERTIA MOMENTS AND PRODUCTS / 18 HOURS
Centroids of lines and areas and compound and simple volumes / Pappus’ Theorems / Center of gravity
/ Inertia moments and products of inertia in flat areas / Inertia moments and products in compound areas
/ Radiuses of gyration / Parallel Axes Theorem (Steiner) / Inertia moments and products regarding
inclines axes / Main inertia axes and moments / Determination of maximum and minimum inertia
products axes / Mohr’s circumference.

4. BEAMS AND INTERNAL ACTIONS IN THEM. CABLES. FRICTION / 24 HOURS

Beams / classification according to the type of support / Definition of the internal actions in a section:
Axial stress, shear stress and bending moment / Diagram of variation of these internal actions
throughout the beam axis, under different load conditions / Relationships against load intensity, shear
stress and bending moment / calculation of the maximum and minimum of these internal actions / flexible
cables: cables with concentrated loads / Cables with distributed loads: parabolic and overhead power
cables / Maximum and minimum cable stress / Cable length / friction. Types of friction: dynamic and
static / Friction coefficient / Angle of repose / Roll angle.

V. LABORATORY AND PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES

This course has no lab hours.

VI. METHODOLOGY

An active method in the learning-teaching process is used in this course. Students participate in this
method every class either individually or in work groups. The instructor exposes and gives examples to
complement the students’ activity, using the available audiovisual aids and afterward the virtual campus.
The classroom work is complemented with quizzes and homework uploaded to the virtual that students
do periodically and/or weekly.

VII. EVALUATION FORMULA

The average grade PF is calculated as follows:

PF = 0.25 EP + 0.25 PP + 0.50 EF

EP: Mid-Term Exam EF: Final Exam

PP: Average of six quizzes

VIII. BIBLIOGRAPHY

1. HIBBELER, R. C.
Mechanical Engineering: Statics
Prentice Hall Editorial, 10th Edition, 2008

2. BEER, FERDINAND AND JOHNSTON JR. RUSSELL

Vectorial Mechanics for Engineering
Mc. Graw Hill Editorial, 7th Edition, 2007

3. PYTEL, ANDREW AND JAAN, KIUSALAS

Mechanical Engineering
International Thomson Edition, 2nd Edition, 2000

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 NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING
COLLEGE OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

CIVIL ENGINEERING PROGRAM

SYLLABUS - STATISTICS AND PROBABILITIES

I. GENERAL INFORMATION
CODE : MA611 Statistics and Probabilities
SEMESTER : 3
CREDITS : 3
HOURS PER WEEK : 4 (Theory – Practice)
PREREQUISITES : CB211 Mathematics II
CONDITION : Compulsory
DEPARTMENT : Basic Sciences

II. COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course trains students in the application of concepts, methods and techniques of the differential
and descriptive statistics to describe and analyze data and variable sets. Concepts of probability and
random variables are introduced and applied to predict expected future values. Regression techniques
are applied to build models relating a data and variable set. Problems of engineering application are
solved and specialized software is used too.

III. COURSE OUTCOMES

1. Organize data for their adequate analysis and interpretation and calculate and interpret their
fundamental statistical properties (Average value y variance).
2. Explain and determine the random probability of events and variables, as well as their probability
density function.
3. Understand and apply random vectors and determine their function of joint probability density.
4. Interpret the concept of sampling distribution and apply it to calculate the probability of an event
or variable.
5. Build models of linear regression to represent the relationship between the representative
parameters of a data set.
6. Apply chi-square tests to check the probability density function of a data set, as well as the
dependence or independence of two variables.

IV. LEARNING UNITS

1. DATA ORGANIZATION AND MAIN STATISTICAL PARAMETERS / 8 HOURS
Statistics / Population, sample and variable / Classification of variables / Methods for organizing and
presenting data / Qualitative data / Frequency distribution table / Graphic representations / Measures of
central tendency: mean, median, weighted mean / Dispersion methods: variance, standard deviation,
coefficient of variation / Measures of quartile, decile and percentile positions / Box plots.
2. PROBABILITY / 8 HOURS
Count methods / Addition and multiplication rules / Permutations and combinations / Probability /
Random experiments, sampling space and events / Operations with events / Conditional probability /
Total probability / Bayes’ theorem / Tree chart / Independent events.

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3. RANDON VARIABLES AND PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTION / 12 HOURS
Random variable: Types, expected value and standard deviation / Distribution of probability of a discrete
variable: binomial, Poisson and hyper-geometric / Distribution of probability of a continuous variable:
uniform, normal, gamma and exponential.
4. RANDOM VECTORS / 4 HOURS
Joint probability density function / Marginal distribution / Expected vector, variance and covariance /
Expected value of two random functions / Covariance of two random variables.
5. SAMPLING DISTRIBUTION / 4 HOURS
Sampling / Sampling techniques / Probability sampling / Sampling distribution of average value, the
variance / Central limit theorem.
6. ESTIMATION AND HYPOTHESIS TESTING / 12 HOURS
Punctual estimation of a random sampling / Punctual estimators: mean, mean proportional, difference
of means, variance / Hypothesis testing / Interval estimation. Confidence intervals: mean, mean
proportional and variance / Hypothesis testing / Types of error / Correlation coefficient / Prediction
intervals / Hypothesis testing on regression coefficients.
7. REGRESSION AND CORRELATION ANALYSIS / 8 HOURS
Simple regression / Scatter plot / Parameter estimation / Total variance decomposition / Determination
coefficient / Estimation errors / Correlation coefficient / prediction intervals / Hypothesis testing on
regression coefficients.
8. CHI-SQUARE TESTS / 8 HOURS
Setting tests for uniform, binomial and Poisson’s distributions / Contingency tables / Independence tests,

V. LABORATORIES AND PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES

Lab 1: Generation of random sequences (normal and uniform).
Lab 2: Determination and graphs of the probability density function.
Lab 3: Linear and quadratic regression.

VI. METHODOLOGY
This course is carried out in theory, practical and lab sessions. In theory sessions, the instructor
introduces concepts, theorems and applications. In practical sessions, several problems are solved and
their solution is analyzed. In lab sessions, application software is used to solve problems and analyze
their solutions. In all sessions, students’ active participation is encouraged.

VII. EVALUATION FORMULA

The average grade PF is calculated as follows:
PF = 0.30 EP + 0.30 EF + 0.20 PP + 0.20 LB
EP: Mid-Term Exam EF: Final Exam
PP: Average of quizzes LB: Average of laboratory reports

VIII. BIBLIOGRAPHY

1. MENDENHALL, WILLIAM
Statistics and probability for engineering (Spanish)
Prentice Hall Editorial

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2. ALVAREZ, JOSÉ AND TORRES LUIS
Probability and Statistics (Spanish)
Alfa Omega Editorial

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COLLEGE OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

CIVIL ENGINEERING PROGRAM

SYLLABUS - CB311 MATHEMATICS III

I. GENERAL INFORMATION
CODE : CB311 Mathematics III
SEMESTER : 3
CREDITS : 5
HOURS PER WEEK : 6 (Theory – Practice)
PREREQUISITES : CB211 Mathematics II
CONDITION : Compulsory

II. COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course prepares students in the understanding and application of multi-dimensional calculus for
analyzing and solving engineering problems with application of Physics, Geometry and Optimization.
The concepts and methods of vector functions, spatial curves, function of several variables, gradients,
directional and partial derivatives, double and triple integrals, line and surface integrals, Gauss and
Stokes theorems, and vector fields, are analyzed and applied to model and solve diverse problems. The
course focus on both, clear understanding of concepts and correct application of methods for solving
engineering problems.

III. COURSE OUTCOMES

1. Identify the scientific character of Mathematics and appraise the rigor and objectivity of the
discipline.
2. Interpret the concept of vector function and apply it to calculate limits, derivatives and
integrals, and appraise its importance in the solution of engineering problems.
3. Understand the concept of real functions or several variables and apply it to calculate limits,
partial derivatives, and double and triple integrals.
4. Define and calculate line, rotational integral and apply Green theorem thoroughly.
5. Define and analyze rotational, divergence, surface area, Stokes and Gauss theorems, and
appraise its importance in the solution of engineering problems.

IV. COURSE CONTENTS

1. VECTOR FUNCTIONS
Vector functions: limit, continuity, derivative, integral, arc length / Fundamental vectors: tangent,
normal, binormal / Fundamental planes: oscillator, normal / Curvature and torsion.

2. FUNTIONS OF SEVERAL VARIABLES

Real functions of several variables: limit, continuity / Partial derivative / Directional derivative,
gradient, tangent plane / Chain rule / Implicit derivative / Second derivative criteria / Maximums
and minimums / Lagrange multipliers for well-conditioned problems / Transformations: polar,
cylindrical and spherical coordinates / Double integrals: definition and properties.
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 3. MULTIPLE INTEGRALS: DOUBLE AND TRIPLE
Iterated double integrals, calculus of double integrals over general regions / Change of variable
in double integrals / Double integrals in polar coordinates / Applications: area of plane regions,
center of mass, moments of inertia / Triple integrals, geometric interpretation, volume / Change
of variables in triple integrals / Triple integrals in cylindrical and spherical coordinates.

4. LINE INTEGRALS, STOKES AND GAUSS THEOREM

Line integrals: definition and properties / Line integrals independent of paths / Work / Green’s
theorem in the plane / Area of the surface / Integral of the surface / Vector fields: rotation and
divergence / The flow of vector fields / Stokes’ and Gauss theorems and applications.

V. METHODOLOGY
The course takes place in theory and practice sessions. In theory sessions, the instructor presents the
concepts, theorems and applications. In practice sessions, different kinds of problems are modeled and
solved and their solutions are analyzed. Active participation of students is encouraged in all sessions.

VI. GRADING SYSTEM

The Final Grade (PF) is calculated with the following formula:

PF = (EP + EF + PP) / 3

ME: Mid-term exam EF: Final Exam

PP: Average of quizzes

VII. BIBLIOGRAPHY
1. STEWART, James
Multivariable Calculus
I.T.E. Editions, 2016
2. APÓSTOL, Tom
Calculus, Vol. II
Reverte Ed., 2008