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Today's Objectives:: Statics, Units, Calculations & Problem Solving

The document provides an overview of statics concepts including: (1) Statics deals with forces applied to rigid bodies that do not change shape. (2) There are two main systems of units - SI and English, with SI being the focus. SI units include meters, kilograms, and seconds. (3) Problem solving in statics follows a three step approach of Interpret, Plan, Execute to analyze scenarios when forces are applied to rigid bodies.

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Today's Objectives:: Statics, Units, Calculations & Problem Solving

The document provides an overview of statics concepts including: (1) Statics deals with forces applied to rigid bodies that do not change shape. (2) There are two main systems of units - SI and English, with SI being the focus. SI units include meters, kilograms, and seconds. (3) Problem solving in statics follows a three step approach of Interpret, Plan, Execute to analyze scenarios when forces are applied to rigid bodies.

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STATICS, UNITS, CALCULATIONS & PROBLEM SOLVING

Today’s Objectives:
Students will be able to:
a) Identify what is mechanics / statics.
b) Work with two types of units. In-Class activities:
c) Round the final answer appropriately. • Sample reading quiz
d) Apply problem solving strategies. • What is mechanics
• System of units
• Numerical calculations
• Sample concept quiz
• Problem solving strategy
• Sample attention quiz
SAMPLE READING QUIZ

1. The subject of mechanics deals with what happens to a body


when ______ is / are applied to it.
A) magnetic field B) heat C) forces
D) neutrons E) lasers

2. ________________ still remains the basis of most of today’s


engineering sciences.
A) Newtonian Mechanics B) Relativistic Mechanics
C) Euclidean Mechanics C) Greek Mechanics
WHAT IS MECHANICS??

• Study of what happens to a “thing” (the technical name is


“body”) when FORCES are applied to it.

• Either the body or the forces could be large or small.


BRANCHES OF MECHANICS

M e c h a n ic s
T y p e t it le h e r e

R ig id B o d i e s D e f o r m a b le B o d ie s F lu id s
( T h in g s t h a t d o n o t c h a n g e s h a p e ) ( T h in g s t h a t d o c h a n g e s h a p e )

S t a t ic s D y n a m ic s I n c o m p r e s s ib le C o m p r e s s ib le
What may happen if static's is not applied properly?
SYSTEMS OF UNITS (Section 1.3)

• Four fundamental physical quantities.


• Length, mass, time, force.
• One equation relates them, F = m * a

• We use this equation to develop systems of units


• Units are arbitrary names we give to the physical quantities.
UNIT SYSTEMS

• Define 3 of the units and call them the base units.


•Derive the 4th unit (called the derived unit) using F = m * a.
• We will work with one unit system in static’s: SI.
Table 1-1 in the textbook summarizes these unit systems.
RULES FOR USING SI SYMBOLS (Section 1.4)

• No Plurals (e.g., m = 5 kg not kgs )


• Separate Units with a • (e.g., meter second = m • s )

• Most symbols are in lowercase ( some exception are N,


Pa, M and G)
• Exponential powers apply to units , e.g., cm2 = cm • cm
• Other rules are given in your textbook
NUMERICAL CALCULATIONS (Section 1.5)

• Must have dimensional “homogeneity.” Dimensions have to


be the same on both sides of the equal sign, (e.g. distance =
speed  time.)

• Use an appropriate number of significant figures (3 for


answer, at least 4 for intermediate calculations). Why?

• Be consistent when rounding off.


- greater than 5, round up (3528  3530)
- smaller than 5, round down (0.03521  0.0352)
- equal to 5, see your textbook.
SAMPLE CONCEPT QUIZ

1. Evaluate the situation, in which mass(kg), force (N), and


length(m) are the base units and recommend a solution.
A) A new system of units will have to be formulated
B) Only the unit of time have to be changed from second to
something else
C) No changes are required.
D) The above situation is not feasible
SAMPLE CONCEPT QUIZ (continued)
2. Give the most appropriate reason for using three significant
figures in reporting results of typical engineering calculations.
A) Historically slide rules could not handle more than three
significant figures.
B) Three significant figures gives better than one-percent
accuracy.
C) Telephone systems designed by engineers have area codes
consisting of three figures.
D) Most of the original data used in engineering calculations do
not have accuracy better than one percent
PROBLEM SOLVING STRATEGY:
IPE, A 3 Step Approach

1. Interpret: Read carefully and determine what is given and


what is to be found/ delivered. Ask, if not clear. If
necessary, make assumptions and indicate them.

2. Plan: Think about major steps (or a road map) that you will
take to solve a given problem. Think of
alternative/creative solutions and choose the best one.

3. Execute: Carry out your steps. Use appropriate diagrams and


equations. Estimate your answers. Avoid simple
calculation mistakes. Reflect on / revise your work.
SAMPLE ATTENTION QUIZ

1. For a static’s problem your calculations show the final answer as


12345.6 N. What will you write as your final answer?
A) 12345.6 N B) 12.3456 kN C) 12 kN
D) 12.3 kN E) 123 kN

2. In three step IPE approach to problem solving, what does P


stand for
A) Position B) Plan C) Problem
D) Practical E) Possible

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