Course Name	Statics
Credits	3
Professor(s)	Name	Woo-Jung La
	Department	Bioindustrial Machinery Engineering

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Course Objectives

The main objective is to develop the capacity to predict the effects of forces on objects, i.e. to develop a method of stripping a problem to essentials and solving in a logical, organized manner while carrying out the creative design functions of engineering. In addition, some topics on intellectual property are introduced to prepare against world patent war becoming severe recently.

MAIN TEXTBOOK and FURTHER READINGS

Main Textbook: J. L. Meriam and L. G. Kraige(2008). Engineering Mechanics, Statics.

Further Reading: Arthur P. Boresi and Richard J. Schmidt(2001).Engineering Mechanics, Statics.

Further Reading: F. P. Beer and E. R. Johnston Jr.(1990). Vector Mechanics for Engineers, Statics

ASSIGNMENTS AND GRADING

Assignments: Solving problems in each Chapter and submitting reports

Grading Scheme: Attendance(20%), Mid-term exam(25%), Final exam(25%), Quiz(15%), Assignments(10%), Participation(5%)

COURSE SCHEDULE

Course Outline

Week 1: Basic concepts and Units

Week 2: Two-dimensional Force systems(I)

Week 3: Two-dimensional Force systems(II)

Week 4: Equilibrium in two dimensions(I)

Week 5: Equilibrium in two dimensions(II)

Week 6: Plane Trusses

Week 7: Frame and Machines

Week 8: Mid-term exam

Week 9: Distributed forces

Week 10: Friction

Week 11: Virtual work

Week 12: Area moments of inertia

Week 13: Intellectual property(I): Trademarks and Industrial Designs, Inventions and Patents

Week 14: Intellectual property(II): Copyright, Patent Information, Technology Licensing

Week 15: Final exam

CONTACT DETAILS

Tel: 82-55-751-5459 ; e-mail: wojnla@gnu.ac.kr