NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 靜力學(1290)
(Eng.) Statics
Offering Dept Department of Mechanical Engineering
Course Type Required Credits 3 Teacher CHAN YUM JI
Department Department of Mechanical Engineering/Undergraduate Language English Semester 2024-FALL
Course Description Through a combination of mathematical exercises and hands-on work, this course aims at providing students with fundamental skills in mechanics analysis, and the practical implications of such analysis. Students are expected to complete weekly assignments, which are not counted towards the final grade. Tutorials are held by teaching assistants outside lecture hours. Mid-term exams are held outside lecture hours.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course Y
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
This is a fundamental course in mechanical engineering. This aims at preparing students for studying mechanics of materials, kinematics, design of machine elements and fluid mechanics.

1 Introduce basic concepts in mechanics at static equilibrium.
2 Gain fundamental skills in mechanics analysis
1.The ability to apply the knowledge of math, science, and mechanical engineering.
4.The ability humanities awareness and a knowledge of contemporary issues, and to understand the impact of science and engineering technologies, environmental, societal, and global context.
5.The ability of continuing study and self-learning.
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Exercises
Lecturing
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Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 1. Introduction
Week 2 2. Statics of Particles
Week 3 2. Statics of Particles
Week 4 3. Rigid Bodies: Equivalent Systems of Forces
Week 5 3. Rigid Bodies: Equivalent Systems of Forces / Quiz 1
Week 6 3. Rigid Bodies: Equivalent Systems of Forces
Week 7 4. Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies
Week 8 4. Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies / Quiz 2
Week 9 6. Analysis of Structures
Week 10 6. Analysis of Structures
Week 11 5. Distributed Forces: Centroids and Centers of Gravity / Mid-term Exam 1
Week 12 5. Distributed Forces: Centroids and Centers of Gravity
Week 13 7. Friction
Week 14 7. Friction / Mid-term Exam 2
Week 15 10. Virtual work principle
Week 16 9. Distributed Forces: Moments of Inertia
Week 17 Final Exam
Week 18 Self-learning (carried out in Weeks 1/2)
Evaluation
Quizzes平時考試*2 :5% each
Mini project小專題: 20%-10%
Mid-terms段考:20-25% (共兩次)
Final 學期考試:25%-30%
Textbook & other References
F.P.Beer, E.R.Johnston, Jr., D. Mazurek,”Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics”, McGraw-Hill Book Company, 12th Edition, 2020. 滄海書局代理。

Reference:
A.Bedford and W. Fowler, ”Engineering Mechanics: Statics”, Prentice Hall Book Company, 5th Edition, 2008. 東華書局、新月圖書代理。
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
iLearning 數位教學平台
Hand-written notes
Office Hours
星期二 16:10~17:00
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs
08.Decent Work and Economic Growth   09.Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure   11.Sustainable Cities and Communitiesinclude experience courses:N
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