UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST

UNIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT:

Imploring the aid of Divine Providence, the University of the East dedicates itself to the service of youth, country and God, and
declares adherence to academic freedom, progressive instruction, creative scholarship, goodwill among nations and constructive
educational leadership.

Inspired and sustained by a deep sense of dedication and a compelling yearning for relevance, the University of the East hereby
declares as its goal and addresses itself to the development of a just, progressive and humane society.

UNIVERSITY VISION STATEMENT:

As a private non-sectarian institution of higher learning, the University of the East commits itself to producing, through relevant and
affordable quality education, morally upright and competent leaders in various professions, imbued with a strong sense of service to their
fellowmen and their country.

INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES:

In pursuit of its mission, the University seeks

1. To create curricular programs attuned to the constantly changing needs and challenges of the youth within the context of a
proud nation and enriched culture;
2. To produce innovative research output, the true hallmark of institutional integrity and dynamism;
3. To render relevant and committed service to the community, the nation, and the world.

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 COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT:

The College of Engineering affirms its role to develop globally competent and professional engineers imbued with proper values,
committed to serve the industry and society and contribute to national development.

COLLEGE VISION STATEMENT:

The College of Engineering is envisioned to be the "National College of Choice" with the highest quality of academic programs
equipped with modern and latest technology for research, computational methods, and experimentation.

COLLEGE GOALS:

1. To produce engineering graduates who are most preferred by the industry, well prepared to pass the professional board
examinations and trained to become potential leaders and professionals in the engineering field.
2. To provide students the best state-of-the-art engineering facilities and laboratory equipment and maintain modern engineering
research and testing centers.
3. To provide faculty members with current, high level knowledge and develop in them excellent training skills and capabilities.
4. To strengthen linkages with related industries to implement researches and to be aware of the needs and demands in the
industries.
5. To be involved with the local community by continuously providing technical skills and engineering consultancy services.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES:

1. Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve engineering problems.

2. Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
3. Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic,
environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability, in accordance with standards.
4. Ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
5. Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
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6. Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
7. Ability to communicate effectively.
8. Broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal
context.
9. Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
10. Knowledge of contemporary issues.
11. Ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
12. Knowledge and understanding of engineering and management principles as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects
and in multidisciplinary environments.

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 COURSE SYLLABUS IN

STATICS OF RIGID BODIES

School Year 2014 to 2015

Course Code NES 118

Course Title Statics of Rigid Bodies

Lecture 3
Credit Units
Laboratory / Studio
Couse Code NMA 221, ZPH 123
Pre-Requite(s)
Course Title Integral Calculus / Physics 1

Course Description:
A study of force systems; structure analyses; friction; centroids and centers of gravity; and moments of inertia.

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to:

1. Understand the principles of equilibrium of particles and vector operations such as vector cross and dot product;
2. Remember forces of 2D and 3D structures and the principles of static, wedge and belt friction;
3. Apply centroids, center of mass and center of gravity of objects in a structure and moment of inertia, mass moment of inertia;
4. Analyze the stresses of trusses, beams and frames.

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 COURSE CONTENT

Teaching
Week Hours Learning Outcomes Topics Learning Assessment
Activities
Identify the different terms of
mechanics specifically in statics Introduction to Mechanics;
1 st
3 and to recognize the vector Vector Operations Discussion Seatwork
operations in statics of rigid
bodies.

Describe how forces behaves in Force Vectors and Equilibrium Performance Diagram/Presentation
2nd 3 a structure and its axial forces of Particles Modeling Quiz
being equal.

Categorize the ways on how to Board work

3rd 3 solve vectors using cross and dot Vector Cross and Dot Product Concept Mapping
products.
Implement the steps or rules in Moment of a Force
4th 3 knowing the moment or twist of a Case Study Assignment
force.
Classify the different situations
5th 3 that a moment of forces can be a Couples; Moment of a Couple Working Session Seatwork/Quiz
couple.

6th 3 PRELIM EXAMINATION

COURSE CONTENT

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 Teaching
Week Hours Learning Outcomes Topics Learning Assessment
Activities

Recognize the different Equivalent Force Systems in

7th 3 equivalent force systems in 2D Brainstorming Research
2D and 3D
and 3D.

3 Compare the forces acted with Dry Static Friction Discussion Quiz
8th
and without friction.

Implement the behavior of forces Student

9th 3 Wedge and Belt Friction
in a wedge and belt friction. Presentation Assignment

Identify centroid, center of mass Centroid; Center of Mass; and

10th 3 and center of gravity in solving Working Session
Center of Gravity Experiment
structure of statics of rigid bodies
Integrate the concept of
distributed loads, hydrostatics Distributed Loads and Student Seatwork
11th 3
forces and forces on cables in a Hydrostatic Forces; Cables Presentation Quiz
structure

12th 3 MIDTERM EXAMINATION

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 COURSE CONTENT

Teaching
Week Hours Learning Outcomes Topics Learning Assessment
Activities
Moment of Inertia; Mass
Execute the moment of inertia in
Moment of Inertia Working Session Experiment
13th 3 getting the area of a particular
structure.

Test the trusses, frames and Trusses; Frames and

14th 3 machines in their internal forces Case Study Quiz
Machines; Internal Forces
and its effect in the structure
Remember the concepts of forces
and apply in beams by means of Project
15th 3 Beams; Shear and Bending Project Making
creating shear moments and
Moment Diagrams
bending diagram.

16th 3 Construct the design Creation Project Making Project

3 Presentation Project Making Project

17th Test the design

18th 3 FINAL EXAMINATION

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 Course References

Textbook

Other References 1. Bedford, Anthony and Wallace Fowler. Engineering Mechanics: Statics, 3rd ed. New Jersey:
Prentice Hall, Inc., 2002.
2. Beer, Ferdinand P. and E. Russell Johnston Jr. Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics, 7th SI
ed.
3. Pacheco, Edgardo S. Statics of Rigid Bodies, SI ed.
Grading System
Prelim Tentative Midterm Tentative Final
Grade(TMG) Grade(TMG)
Class Standing (CS) 20% Class Standing (CS) 20% Class Standing (CS) 20%
Quizzes (QP) 35% Quizzes (QM) 35% Quizzes (QF) 35%
Non-Academic (NA) 5% Non-Academic (NA) 5% Non-Academic (NA) 5%
Prelim Exam (PE) 40% Midterm Exam (ME) 40% Final Exam (FE) 40%
Total 100% Total 100% Total 100%

Midterm Grade (MG) Final Grade (FG)

MG = (2*TMG + PG) / 3 FG = (2*TFG + MG) /
3

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Course Requirement/s 1. CLASS STANDING
1.1. Recitation
1.2. Seatwork
2. QUIZZES / LAB ACTIVITY
3. MAJOR EXAMINATION
3.1. Prelim Examination
3.2. Midterm Examination
3.3. Final Examination/Case Study

Classroom Policies:
1. Any student who has incurred during the semester absences beyond 20% of the required total
number of class and laboratory periods in a given subject shall not be re-admitted in the said
subject and will be marked dropped.

2. A student who has incurred more than three absences in a subject during the summer term shall
not be re-admitted in the subject and will be marked dropped.

3. Any student who fails to submit an assignment on the deadline of the submission shall receive a
score of zero (0) in that requirement.

Consultation Hours: MW 10:30-11:30 am

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 PREPARED BY: REVIEWED BY:

Prof. Nelson C. Rodelas Faculty Name Name of industry Practitioner

VERIFIED BY: RECOMMENDING APPROVAL: APPROVED BY:

Prof. Joan P. Lazaro Engr. Miriam R. Borja Dr. Victor R. Macam Jr.
Department Chair, CpE Department Associate Dean, Coll. of Engg. Dean, Coll. of Engg.

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