MECH1301/MEC1391

Statics

Sem 2, 2016/2017 1
Prof. Dr. Ahmad Faris
Ismail
• E0-2-2.149
• Ext 4413 (03-61964413)
• SMS/Whatsapp 0192224414
• faris@iium.edu.my
• Consultation hours:
- M-W 10:00 – 11:30 am
- T-Th 2:00 – 3:30 pm
- by appointment
Sem 2, 2016/2017 2
 Course Outline
• E-learning

• Engineering Mechanics: Statics, SI Edition

Hibbeler, R.C. 13th Edition
• Chapters 1-6, 8-10 (not all parts)
• Suggested problems
• Midterm – 30% [ch 1-4]
• Final – 50% (all chapters included)
• Quiz – 20% (class )

Sem 2, 2016/2017 3
 Learning Outcome
Upon completion of this course…
1. Draw free body diagrams for problems in statics.
2. Identify forces and moments that a body
experience.
3. Identify and use the correct method and
equations for static equilibrium problems.
4. Analyze simple structures, frames and machines
and friction problem.
5. Compute the centroid, center of mass and
moments of inertia of a body.

Sem 2, 2016/2017 4
 Attendance
FOR REGULAR SEMESTER

TOTAL NO. OF 20% OF ABSENT

10% OF ABSENT
CONTACT HOURS HOURS/SEM (HOURS)
(HOURS) (10% X
NO. (CLASS (14 WEEKS X ACTION (I) ( 20% X TOTAL ACTION (II)
TOTAL NO. OF
MEETING/WEEK) CLASS NO. OF
HOURS/SEM.)
MEETING/WEEK ) HOURS/SEM.)

1. 3 42 4.2 ~ 4 8.4 ~ 8
SEND
ISSUE
RECOMMENDA
WARNING
TION FOR
LETTER
BARRING

Sem 2, 2016/2017 5
 REMINDER!!!
• Class attendance is COMPULSORY.
• 10% absence – warning letter
• 20% absence - barred from final exam
• Always give your MC or excuse letter as
soon as possible
• Inform me of absence via
email/sms/whatsapp

Sem 2, 2016/2017 6
 SURVIVAL GUIDE
• Class attendance and good note taking
• Reading textbook (especially before coming to
class)
• Understand IIUM academic policy
• Asking question during lecture whenever in doubt
• Visit your lecturers during their office hours
• Spend at least same amount of lecture time to
study
• Spend at least double the amount of lecture time
to do your homework
• Good time management

Sem 2, 2016/2017 7
Questions?

Sem 2, 2016/2017 8
 Have fun;
Have a great semester;
Thank you

Sem 2, 2016/2017 9