Republic of the Philippines

BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY

The National Engineering University
Alangilan Campus
Golden Country Homes, Alangilan, Batangas City, Batangas, Philippines, 4200
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College of Engineering

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

COURSE INFORMATION SYLLABUS (CIS)

VISION A premier national university that develops leaders in the global knowledge economy.
MISSION A university committed to producing leaders by providing a 21st century learning environment through innovations in
education, multidisciplinary research, and community and industry partnerships in order to nurture the spirit of
nationhood, propel the national economy, and engage the world for sustainable development.

Course Title Statics of Rigid Bodies Course Code ENGG 407

Course Category Core Subject Prerequisite(s) SCI 403
MATH 402
Semester/year First Semester / 2023-2024 Credit Hours 3
Course Instructor Engr. HILARION S. AQUINO III 55818
Reference CMO CMO 92-s SERIES 2017
Lecturer I
BS Civil Engineering Date Prepared August 18, 2023
hilarion.aquinoiii@g.batstate-u.edu.ph / 0968-307-4606 Revision No.: 0
Period of Study AY 2023-2024 Revision Date
Course Rationale Statics is the gateway into engineering mechanics, which is the application of Newtonian physics to design and
and Description analyze objects, systems, and structures with respect to motion, deformation, and failure. In addition to learning the
subject itself, you will also develop skills in the art and practice of problem solving and mathematical modeling, skills
that will benefit you throughout your engineering career.

This course is intended for second year engineering students who have completed this University’s course in Physics
and Calculus. As such, passing the courses “Physics 1” “Differential Calculus” and “Integral Calculus” is a
requirement for taking this course.

Contact Hours 3 hours lecture

Criteria for 20% Midterm Exam
Assessment 30% Final Exam
15% Quizzes
20% Skills-Enhancing Activities
15% Project
Teaching, Student’s learning in this course will rely heavily on learner-initiated, instructor-facilitated activities aimed at
Learning, and achieving the intended learning outcomes, keeping track of student’s performance along the way. Thus, students must
Assessment prepare for each class primarily by advance reading of the topics from references. Discussions during classes will
Strategies center on concepts that students may have difficulty comprehending. Synchronous classes will be conducted in an
inter-active forum format to tackle students’ queries and clarify concepts under each module. Study materials will be
provided for asynchronous learning purposes.

Various performance drivers or ‘lead measures’ that can contribute towards the attainment of the outcomes will be
identified and tracked. These includes the preparation before class, participation during classes, after-class review,
and problem-solving initiatives, among others. These will enable each student to monitor his/her performance in real
time basis to help him/her keep on-course. Students will be grouped into accountability teams to facilitate the
attainment of the desired outcomes. Realization of these ILO’s should reflect positively on the student’s final grade
for the course.

Summative assessment will be through the 2 major (departmental) examinations [or equivalent]. The exams will
include problem-solving as well as essay questions to assess the student’s level of understanding of the concepts.
Quizzes will be given without prior announcement to assess the students’ grasp of the current topics as well as to
encourage regular studying of lessons and reinforce good study habits.

Intended Upon completion of this course, the students should be able to:
ILO
Learning Understand the concepts of forces, their properties, effects and representation.
ILO1
Outcomes (ILO) Manipulate forces in conditions of static equilibrium.
ILO2
Replicate the concept of moment of a force in terms of areas.
ILO3
Relate the concepts of forces and their effects to other engineering situations.
ILO4
Assessment Assessment Tasks (AT) Distribution Intended Learning Outcomes Domains
Method and Code Assessment Tasks I/R/D (%) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 C P A
Distribution Map ME Midterm Exam I 20 50 25 25 100

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Assessment
Method and
Distribution Map
FE Final Exam I 30 25 50 25 100
Q Quizzes (or equivalent) I/R 15 25 25 25 25 50 50
SEA Skills-Enhancing Activities I/R 20 25 25 25 25 50 50
P Project I/R 15 100 50 50
Total 100
Note: All internal assessments with feedback will be made available within 2 week after each assessment
Textbook 1 BEER, F. and JOHNSTON, (2007) Vector Mechanics for Engineers 8th Edition (McGraw-Hill Education
[Asia]
2 HIBBELER, R. C., (1999) Engineering Mechanics Statics and Dynamics 8th Edition Prentice Hall Pte. Ltd.

Other Books and 3 SINGER, FERDINAND L. and PYTEL, ANDREW, (1980) Engineering Mechanics 4th Edition Harper &
Articles Row
IGA Institutional Graduate Attributes (IGA) Statements
IGA1 Knowledge Competence
Demonstrate a mastery of the fundamental knowledge and skills required for functioning effectively as a
professional in the discipline, and an ability to integrate and apply them effectively to practice in the
workplace.
IGA2 Creativity and Innovation
Experiment with new approaches, challenge existing knowledge boundaries and design novel solutions to
solve problems.
IGA3 Critical and Systems Thinking
Identify, define, and deal with complex problems pertinent to the future professional practice or daily life
through logical, analytical and critical thinking.
IGA4 Communication
Communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with a wide range of audiences, across a range of
Institutional professional and personal contexts, in English and Pilipino.
Graduate IGA5 Lifelong Learning
Attributes (IGA) Identify own learning needs for professional or personal development; demonstrate an eagerness to take up
opportunities for learning new things as well as the ability to learn effectively on their own.

IGA6 Leadership, teamwork, and Interpersonal Skills

Function effectively both as a leader and as a member of a team; motivate and lead a team to work towards
goal; work collaboratively with other team members; as well as connect and interact socially and effectively
with diverse culture.
IGA7 Global Outlook
Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of global issues and willingness to work, interact effectively
and show sensitivity to cultural diversity.
IGA8 Social and National Responsibility
Demonstrate an awareness of their social and national responsibility; engage in activities that contribute to the
betterment of the society; and behave ethically and responsibly in social, professional and work environments.

SO Student Outcomes (SO) Statements

Discipline Knowledge
SO1 Ability to apply mathematics, sciences and principles of engineering to solve complex engineering problems;

Investigation
Ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering
SO2
judgment to draw conclusions;

Design/Development of Solutions
Design solution, system, components, processes, exhibiting improvements/innovations, that meet specified
SO3
needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, economical, ethical,
environmental and sustainability issues.
Leadership and Teamwork
Function effectively as a member of a leader on a diverse team whose members together provide leadership,
SO4
create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

Problem Analysis
SO5 Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science,
and mathematics;
Ethics and Professionalism
Apply ethical principles and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed
SO6
judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, environmental, and societal
contexts.
Student
Communication
Outcomes (SO)
Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the community, and the society at large, such
SO7
as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective
presentations, and give and receive clear instructions;
Environment and Sustainability
SO8

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Outcomes (SO)

SO8 Recognize the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal, global, and environmental contexts
and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development;
Lifelong Learning
SO9 Recognize the need for, and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of
technological change.
The Engineer and Scociety
Apply reasoning based on contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal, cultural,
SO10
contemporary issues, and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practices.

Modern Tool Usage

SO11 Apply appropriate techniques, skills, and modern engineering and IT tools to complex aerospace engineering
activities;
Project Management and Finance
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management and financial principles as member or
SO12
a leader of a team to manage projects in multidisciplinary settings, and identify opportunities of
entrepreneurship.
Social and National Responsibility
SO13 Apply acquired engineering knowlegde and skills in addressing community problems that contributes to
national development.
CDIO CDIO Skills
CDIO1 Disciplinary Knowledge & Reasoning
Knowledge of underlying mathematics and sciences, core engineering fundamental knowledge, advanced
engineering fundamental knowledge, methods and tools
CDIO2 Personal and Professional Skills & Attributes
CDIO Analytical reasoning and problem solving; experimentation , investigation and knowledge discovery; system
Framework Skills thinking; attitudes, thoughts and learning; ethics, equity and other responsibilities
CDIO3 Interpersonal Skills: Teamwork & Communication
Teamwork, communications, communication in a foreign language
CDIO4 Conceiving, Designing, Implementing & Operating Systems
External, societal and environmental context, enterprise and business context, conceiving, systems
engineering and management, designing, implementing, operating
SDG SDG Skills
SDG1 Envisioning
Establish a link between long-term goals and and immediate actions, and motivate people to take action by
harnessing their deep aspirations.
SDG2 Critical Thinking and Reflection
Examine economic, environmental, social and cultural structures in the context of sustainable development,
and challenges people to examine and question the underlying assumptions that influence their world views
Sustainable by having them reflect on unsustainable practices.
Development
SDG3 Systemic Thinking
Goals Skills
Recognise that the whole is more than the sum of its parts, and it is a better way to understand and manage
complex situations.
SDG4 Building Partnerships
Promote dialogue and negotiation, learning to work together, so as to strengthen ownership of and
commitment to sustainable action through education and learning.
SDG5 Participation in Decision Making
Empower oneself and others through involvement in joint analysis, planning and control of local decisions.
COURSE POLICIES
A. GRADING SYSTEM
The grading system adopted by this course is as follows:
Excellent 1.00 98 - 100
Superior 1.25 94 - 97
Very Good 1.5 90 - 93
Good 1.75 88 - 89
Meritorious 2.00 85 - 87
Very Satisfactory 2.25 83 - 84
Satisfactory 2.50 80 - 82
Fairly Satisfactory 2.75 78 - 79
Passing 3.00 75 - 77
Failure 5.00 Below 70
Incomplete INC
*Students who got a computed grade of 70-74 will be given an appropriate remedial activity in which the final grade should be
either passing (3.0) or failure (5.0).
B. CLASS POLICY

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Prompt and regular attendance of students is required. Total unexcused absences shall not exceed ten (10) percent of the maximum
number of hours required per course per semester (or per summer term). A semester has 18 weeks.

Class attendance per se will not earn points but absences will mean missing out on any graded activities done at the time of absence.
Arriving after the start of the class is considered as late (tardy) and may incur some sort of penalty [to discourage tardiness]. A
student maybe “excused” in class for valid reasons [e.g. participation in University-recognized activities].
MISSED EXAMINATIONS
Students who failed to take the exam during the schedule date can be given a special exam provided he/she has valid reason. If it is
health reason, he/she should provide the faculty with the medical certificate signed by the attending Physician. Other reasons shall
be assessed first by the faculty to determine its validity.

Students who missed a major exam will have zero score for the said exam unless the absence was due to valid reasons. Grade for
any missed exam due to valid reasons will be computed based on the student’s standing [grade for missed exam = class average for
the missed exam multiplied by the student’s grade for other exams divided by the class average for the other exams].

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Academic dishonesty includes acts such as cheating during examinations or plagiarism in connection with any academic work. Such
acts are considered major offenses and will be dealt with according to the University’s Student Norms of Conduct.

In this course, the ensuing forms of academic dishonesty will be dealt with as follows:

Particulars Penalty
Answer doubtfully similar with a classmate Score for the exam = raw score ¸ 2
1st offense: zero score for the exam
Cheating, or other forms of dishonesty described in Section 6.3 of BSU-
2nd offense, or when done in removal exam: grade of 5.0
Norms of Conduct for College Students
for this course
Questionable, or answer[s] cannot be explained satisfactorily
Zero score for the exam
All other forms of academic dishonesty
DROPPING
Dropping must be made official by accomplishing a dropping form and submitting it at the Registrar’s Office before the midterm
examination. Students who officially drop out of class shall be marked “Dropped” whether he took the preliminary examination or
not and irrespective of their preliminary grades.

A student who unofficially drops out of class shall be given a mark of “5.0” by the instructor.
C.
OTHER COURSE POLICIES AND REQUIREMENTS
Only students who want to participate in the day’s learning process are welcome in class! They must come on time, commit to give
full attention to, and participate in, class activities. Late students may not be allowed to enter the classroom. Those who don’t want
to participate in class need not attend since attendance does not constitute any part of your grade for this course.

Each student is expected to participate in every class activity, individually or together with teammates for group activities.
Switching off communication gadgets is a good way to show that you are giving undivided attention in class. Students are expected
to behave properly and act professionally. In online set-up, courtesy requires students to be visible (camera open) when speaking.
Disciplinary action(s) will be resorted to according to the BSU-Norms of Conduct for College Students when necessary.

Teaching, Learning, and Assessment (TLA) Activities

Ch. Topics / Reading List Wks Topic Outcomes ILO SO Delivery Method
Orientation & Introduction 1 Presentation of Syllabus, Class Lecture /
Rules discussion
1 Fundamental Concepts in Mechanics: Know and understand forces Discussion, group
Force Systems, Components, Resultant, Line of Action, mechanics dynamics and
Moment, Couple, FBD, Vector Operations 2 1 1,5 problem solving

Reading List: 1, 2, 3
2 Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies: Know how to create Discussion, group
Reactions, Equilibrium, Equations of Statics equilibrium equations. dynamics and
3 Understand equilibrium 2 1,5 problem solving
conditions.
Reading List: 1, 2, 3
3 Friction: Know and understand how Discussion, group
Laws of friction, Angle of friction, Wedges, Square- friction affects a structural dynamics and
4-5 system 2 1,5 problem solving
threaded screws
Reading List: 1, 2, 3
4 Distributed Forces: Determine centroid of regular Discussion, group
Centroid, Theorem of Pappus and irregular shapes dynamics and
6-8 3 1,5 problem solving

Reading List: 1, 2, 3
Major Assessment: Midterm Exam 9 Assessment for ILO 1, 2, 4 Examination

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 5 Distributed Forces: Know and understand solving Discussion, group
Moment of Inertia, Transfer formula, Radius of gyration, for moment of inertia for dynamics and
10-12 regular and irregular shapes 3 1,5 problem solving
Polar Moment of Inertia
Reading List: 1, 2, 3
6 Analysis of Structures: Know and understand solving Discussion, group
Method of Joints, Method of Section, Graphical Method for internal forces of a structure dynamics and
13-15 4 1,5 problem solving

Reading List: 1, 2, 3
7 Cables: Know and understand behavior Discussion, group
Parabolic, Catenary of forces in a cable dynamics and
16-17 4 1,5 problem solving
Reading List: 1, 2, 3
Major Assessment: Final Exam 18 Assessment for ILO 2, 3, 4 Examination

Assessment Schedule Week No.

Distribution 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Assessment

Midterm Exam x
Method

Final Exam x
Quizzes x x x x
SEA x x x x x x x x x
Project x

STUDENT OUTCOMES (SO): Mapping of Assessment Tasks (AT)

ILO-SO and ILO-CPA

ILOs
SO1 SO7 C P A
ILO1 ME, Q, SEA ME, Q, SEA
Mapping

ILO2 ME, FE, Q, SEA ME, FE, Q, SEA Q, SEA

ILO3 FE, Q, SEA FE, Q, SEA Q, SEA
ILO4ME, FE, Q, SEA,
ME,P FE, Q, SEA, P ME, FE, Q, SEA, Q,
P SEA, P
ILO5
ILO6
ILO7

INSTITUTIONAL GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES (IGA): Mapping of Assessment Tasks (AT)

ILOs
IGA1 IGA4
ILO-IGA Mapping

ILO1 ME, Q, SEA

ILO2 ME, FE, Q, SEA
ILO3 FE, Q, SEA
ILO4ME, FE, Q, SEA,
ME,P FE, Q, SEA, P
ILO5
ILO6
ILO7
ILO-CDIO and ILO-SDG

CDIO SKILLS SDG Skills

ILOs
CDIO1 CDIO3 SDG3 SDG4
ILO1 ME, Q, SEA ME, Q, SEA
Mapping

ILO2 ME, FE, Q, SEA ME, FE, Q, SEA

ILO3 FE, Q, SEA FE, Q, SEA
ILO4ME, FE, Q, SEA,
ME,P FE, Q, SEA, P ME, FE, Q, SEA,
ME, FE,
P Q, SEA, P
ILO5
ILO6
ILO7

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by:

ENGR. HILARION S. AQUINO III

ENGR. ERNESTO C. MAGUNDAYAO ENGR. VIVAN D. GUDA DR. REYNATO A. GAMBOA

Faculty Department/Program Chairperson College Dean/ Head, Academic Affairs

Date: August 18, 2023 Date: Date:
Remarks:
1 The syllabus is to be distributed to the students in the first week of the semester.
2 Any changes to the syllabus shall be communicated (in writing) to the Program Chair and the approved revised version must be
3 The course instructor may set a more stringent similarity percentage (minimum 20%) for their respective courses pertaining to

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