MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING MECHANICS

STATICS

DAILY CLASS SCHEDULE/DEADLINES

FALL SEMESTER 1999-2000


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Updated 3:40 pm

Mon Aug 30

Introduction to Statics.

Homework Guidelines. Sample homework.

Wed Sep 1

Chapter 1. General Principles.

Branches of Mechanics. pp3-5.

Homework: Problem 1-19 p15

Fri Sep 3

Chapter 1. pp 5-14.

Homework #1: Problems 1-1, 1-5, 1-10 p15.

Mon Sep 6

Labor day holiday

Wed Sep 8

Homework #1 due (beginning of class):

Problems 1-1, 1-5, 1-10 & 1-19

Chapter 2: Sections 2.1 through 2.3

Homework #2 assigned: 2-15, 2-19, 2-21

Fri Sep 10

Handout exercises 2.1 p8, 2.2 p9, 2.8 p15 were reviewed in class

Read book:

Examples pp 22-25, Section 2.4 pp 31-37

Sat Sep 11

Rosh Hashanah

Mon Sep 13

Homework #2 due: 2-15, 2-19, 2-21

Simplest explanation about why angle is 105 degrees in exercise 2.2 p9 of handouts wins a Cadbury Roast Almond milk chocolate. If there are ties, the reward will have to be divided among the winners (Hersey mini bars). Put your explanations on a piece of engineering paper. An independent judge will be used.

Read from book: Section 2.5 starting on p42, also examples 2-8 through 2.11

Homework #3 assigned: 2.29, 2.57, 2.59, 2.60

Wed Sep 15

Fri Sep 17

Homework #3 due: 2.29, 2.57, 2.59, 2.60

Review solutions to problems solved in class. Example 2.11 p50

Homework #4: 2.78 p54

Mon Sep 20

Yom Kippur

Position Vectors pp 55-57. Dot product pp 68-72.

Homework #5: 2.88 p 63 2.109 p 73

Steve Young, aMarquettegraduate,

Freeway Operations Supervisor

Wisconsin Department of Transportation

Will be talking on Wisconsin Public Radioabout the future of freeways at 10:00 pm tonight.

Wed Sep 22

Homework #4 due: 2.78 p54

Minnesota Department of Transportation Graduate Engineer Trainee Programfind information about opportunities working for a Department of Transportation after graduation.

Read paragraphs 2.8 and 2.9 and related examples.

Homework #6: 2.100 p 66 and 2.123 p 75

Fri Sep 24

Homework #5 due: 2.88 p 63 2.109 p 73

Annual meeting of the Wisconsin section of the American Society of Civil Engineers in Appleton WI. 7:30 am to 8:15 pm. Presentations in various areas of Civil Engineering. Ask Dr. Wenzel for arrangements to get there.

Homework #7: 2.130, 2.131 p 76

Mon Sep 27

Homework #6 due:

2.100 p 66 and 2.123 p 75

Read: pp 113 - 123 make sure you review the examples.

Homework #8: 4.9 p 129

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Find out more about the:

Biomedical Engineering Society Marquette University Chapter

Wed Sep 29

Today: 7:15 am volunteers for the Intelligent Transportation Systems Forum gather at the Union to help with registration. Ask Professor Sonntag 288 5734 Rm 264 for details. Volunteers can attend sessions throughout the day.

Homework #7 due: 2.130, 2.131 p 76

Biomed Engineers: Workshop I: Kick-off session, Cover Letters. 6:00 pm EN 278

Homework #9: 4.21 p132 4.34 p 134

Thu Sep 30
ASCE Student Chapter: Pool at the Union 6:00 pm
All Engineering majors: Finding a job. Talking to a Marquette graduate in the work force. Interviewing with companies-see the Career Services Centersite, call 288-7423 or stop by Marquette Hall, Lower Level.

Fri Oct 1

Homework #8 due: 4.9 p 129

ITE Student Chapter invited guest speaker: Redesign of the Marquette Interchange. Speaker CH2M Hill Design Consultants 3:00 pm Rm EN 280

Mon Oct 4

Homework #9 due: 4.21 p132 4.34 p 134

Examples of moments about a point.

Wed Oct 6

Moment about a specified axis: motivation and calculation.

Homework #10: 4.59 and 4.60 p 146. For 4.60 answer the question: what is the maximum torque (moment) about the x-axis that can be generated?

Fri Oct 8

Test #1:

All material covered, not including what was presented in class on Wednesday, October 6.
Review homework solutions at the Science Library, and examples in the book.

Mon Oct 11

Homework #10 due: 4.59 and 4.60 p 146. For 4.60 answer the question: what is the maximum torque (moment) about the x-axis that can be generated?

Homework #11: 4.66 and 4.67 p 147

Moment about an axis continued

Wed Oct 13

Couples

Fri Oct 15

Homework #11 due: 4.66 and 4.67 p 147

Homework #12: 4.81 and 4.82 pp 156-157

Where to find the class reference materials

Option: "Class Reserves by Professor"

My name for class reserve purposes has been changed to "Drakapoulos".

You can always choose the option: "Class Reserves by Course"provided you remember the course is ENME 010

Homework solutions Enme010 SCIENCE RESERVES -- x-5052 copy 2 -- AVAILABLE

Mon Oct 18

1999 Nobel Prize for Peace:

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Homework #13: 4.77 p 156, 4.86 p157

Work on Homework #13 for Wednesday, develop any questions you may have. Additional homework will be assigned on Wednesday, and will be due Monday.

Your Marquette e-mail accounts

Wed Oct 20

Homework #12 due: 4.81 and 4.82 pp 156-157

Work on Homework #13: 4.77 p 156, 4.86 p157
What one of our graduates has to say about professional networking
Read theory and examples pp 160-165 very well (this is what Homework #14 is based on). Read pp 166 -173 to prepare for what you are going to hear in class Monday.

Homework #14: 4.98 and 4.99 on p 174

Fri Oct 22

Mid-semester holiday

Mon Oct 25

Mid-semester grades due

Homework #13 due: 4.77 p 156, 4.86 p157

Homework #14 due: 4.98 and 4.99 on p 174

Mid-semester grade based on:

85% Test 1 and 15% Homeworks

Homework #15: 4.172 p 191 Provide a complete answer: Force and Moment vector Cartesian vector form, magnitude and sense.

Wed Oct 27

Read examples 4-16 through 4-19.

Homework #16: 4.133 p 178, also turn in in-class handout, exercise 4-28 handout page 73. If you weren't in class today (Brian, Theresa, and Patrick) pick up a copy of the handout from the envelope on my door (Rm EN263)

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If you smoke you may want to read this

Fri Oct 29

Homework #15 due: 4.172 p 191 Provide a complete answer: Force and Moment vector Cartesian vector form, magnitude and sense.

Read pp 81-89

Homework #17: 3.15 , 3.16, 3.18 p 93

Hint for 3.18: Examine equilibrium at H, then A, then B

Mon Nov 1

All Saints day

Wed Nov 3

Advising for second semester

Biomed Engineers: Workshop II: Interviewing, Telephone Interviewing 6:00 pm EN 278

Homework #16 due: 4.133 p 178, also turn in in-class handout, exercise 4-28 handout page 73.

Homework #17 due: 3.15 , 3.16, 3.18 p 93

Read pp 98-103

Homework #18: 3.47 , 3.55, 3.75 additional homework will be assigned on Friday.

Fri Nov 5

Advising for second semester

Read pp 193-217

Homework #19: 5.25 and 5.26 on p 222. Simplify the diagram for 5.25.

Mon Nov 8

Homework #18 due: 3.47 , 3.55, 3.75.

Homework #19 due: 5.25 and 5.26 on p 222.

Two- and three-force members. Read pp 218-220

Homework #20: 5.28 and 5.30 p223

Wed Nov 10

Fri Nov 12

Homework #20 due: 5.28 and 5.30 p223

Review session for Test # 2 on Sunday, November 15 Rm 272 Engineering, 10:00 am. Use the Olin entrance-use your ID to get in the building. Send me e-mail with the exercises you would like to ask questions about.

Test material: All of Chapter 3, Chapter 4 up to and including 4.9, Chapter 5 up to and including 5.4.

Solutions to homeworks: Reference Desk Science Library

Solutions to exercises 5.28 and 5.30 are now available at the Science Library Reference Desk. Three alternate solutions to 5.28 are provided to demonstrate that initial assumptions about force sense do not affect results: you will always get the same result, provided your equations are consistent with your force sense assumptions.

Mon Nov 15

Test #2

Homework #21: 5.81 and 5.83 pp 250 & 251

Wed Nov 17

Biomed Engineers: Workshop III: Job Search Techniques, Building your Resume 6:00 pm EN 278

Trusses: Read pp257 to 265. Particular attention to the two methods described as bullet items on page 261.

Homework #22:

6.5 p 269 (Equations for: Entire truss, joints A, B G, C, D, F)

and 6.8 p 270 (Equations for joints: C, B, D)

also: finish up class handout with exercise 5.7 (page number 88)

Draw a large number of free-body & force diagrams, as shown in class: entire truss, assumed force senses on joints, correct force senses on joints, correct forces on members. Each solution is expected to be presented in multiple pages in a neat fashion.

Solutions to Test 2: Science Library Reference Desk

Fri Nov 19

!

Final day to withdraw with grade W

Homework #21 due: 5.81 and 5.83 pp 250 & 251

Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) student chapter meeting

Speaker: Chris Devery; Senior Transportation Engineer; BRW,Inc.

Topic: Lincoln Memorial Drive Reconstruction on Milwaukee's Lakefront:

Planning, Design & Construction Issues

Date/Time: Friday, November 19 at 3:00 PM.

Room: EN 198

PIZZA WILL BE SERVED.

Moving the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse!

Mon Nov 22

Homework #22 due: Textbook 6.5 and 6.8, handout 5.7 p 88

Zero-force members. Method of sections. Read pp 266-278

Homework #23: Finish class handout 6.4 (p 94)-extras can be found in the envelope on my door Rm 263, 6.35 p 279, 6.44 p281 (use a section through BC, FC, and FE).

Wed Nov 24

Thanks Giving holiday

Fri Nov 26

Thanks Giving holiday

Mon Nov 29

Homework #23 due: Finish class handout 6.4 (p 94) 6.35 p 279, 6.44 p281.

Even if your name is not Pete, you can still work for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)!

Pete Garcia (an FHWA veteran) and Pete Jilek (a recent UW-Milw. graduate who is on the first phase of the FHWA training program) will talk about job opportunities with the Federal Highway Administration. All Engineering students welcome to attend: Tuesday, November 30th, RM EN 272 10:00am to 12:15pm

Homework #24: Finish class handout 6.8 p 98 (extra copies in envelope on my door-Rm EN293), exercise 6.45 p 281 (hint: extend CD and FE, which intersect at point O; find angle between CD and horizontal), exercise 6.32 p 279.

Wed Dec 1

Read pp 377-390

Homework #25: 8.6 p 391, 8.17 p 393

Test #3 material: 5.5 to 5.7 (included), 6.1 to 6.4 (included), 8.1 to 8.2 (included)

Fri Dec 3

Homework #24 due: Finish class handout 6.8 p 98, exercise 6.45 p 281, exercise 6.32 p 279.

Homework #25 due: 8.6 p 391, 8.17 p 393

Answers to this homework are now available at the Reference Desk, Science Library (Friday 4:00 pm)

"Orphan" homeworks can be picked up (by their rightful owners) from my door (RM 263)

Sat Dec 4

Hanukkah

Mon Dec 6

Test #3

Wed Dec 8

Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Fri Dec 10

Last day of class

Friction examples.

A unique opportunity-may be fun!!!

TRAFFIC SIGNAL SUMMER CAMP!

All remaining homeworks are on my door (EN 263). Please look through the whole stack and get all your homeworks.

Average grade for Test 3: 85

Thu Dec 16

8:00 am to 10:00 am

Final exam

Traffic Characteristics & Design

Sat Dec 18

10:30 am to 12:30 pm

Final exam

PLEASE NOTE: THE EXAM FOR SECTION 1004 WILL BE GIVEN IN ROOM EN128

Statics-All sections