ENES 102 Mechanics I

Spring 2016

Section

Lecture

Lec. room

Instructor

Recitation

Rec. room

0101

MW 99:50

KEB 1200

Fourney, W.

F 910:50

PHY 1402

0601

MW 1010:50

EGR 1108

Bonenberger, R.

F 1011:50

CSI 1122

0901

MW 1010:50

CHM 0115

Pertmer, G.

F 1011:50

CHM 0115

0701

MW 1212:50

KEB 1200

Beigel, T.

F 121:50

CSI 1122

0801

MW 11:50

HBK 0115

Bonenberger, R.

F 12:50

CHM 0115

0401

MW 22:50

PLS 1130

Lopez Roshwalb, J.

F 23:50

CHM 2201

0201

TuTh 22:50

EGR 0110

Bowden, M.

F 23:50

HBK 0115

Office Hour Schedule for Spring 2016

Monday
8-9

Tuesday

Wednesday

Fourney

Fourney

11-12

Lopez Roshwalb

Lopez Roshwalb

12-1

Lopez Roshwalb

1-2

Bowden

2-3

Bonenberger

Bonenberger

3-4

Bonenberger

Pertmer

4-5

Beigel

Pertmer

5-6

Beigel

Bowden

6-7

Beigel

Bowden

Thursday

Friday
Fourney

9-10
10-11

(Students can visit ANY of the instructors, TAs, or TFs, regardless of assigned section)

Instructors:

Mr. Thomas Beigel: JMP 2102, [email protected],

Dr. Robert Bonenberger: JMP 2102, [email protected],
Dr. Mary Bowden: EGR 3158B & EGR 3164, [email protected], 405-0011
Dr. William Fourney: EGR 1131, [email protected], 405-1129
Ms. Jackelyn Lopez Roshwalb: JMP 2108B, [email protected], 405-6160
Dr. Gary Pertmer: EGR 2129, [email protected], 405-5284

TAs:

TBD: [email protected],
TBD: [email protected],
TBD: [email protected],

Sections 0101, 0201, & 0401

Sections 0601 & 0801
Sections 0701 & 0901

TFs:

TBD: [email protected],
TBD: [email protected],
TBD: [email protected],
TBD: [email protected],

Sections
Sections
Sections
Sections

Schedule for Lecture

Lec.

Date

Sections

Topics

M, 1/25

1.1-1.9

Introduction; basic concepts

W, 1/27

2.1-2.6; 2.8

2D forces; 2D moments

M, 2/1

2.7; 2.9

3D forces; dot product

W, 2/3

2.7; 2.9

3D moments; cross product

M, 2/8

3.1-3.4

Plane areas centroids

W, 2/10

3.5-3.7

Plane areas: moments of inertia

M, 2/15

4.1-4.3

2D modeling; free body diagrams

W, 2/17

4.4-4.6

2D equilibrium: particle

M, 2/22

4.4-4.6

2D equilibrium: extended body

10

W, 2/24

4.7-4.8

2D equilibrium: internal loads

11

M, 2/29

5.1-5.2

Normal stress; strain; deformation

12

W, 3/2

5.3

Simple shear stress; shear joints

13

M, 3/7

5.5-5.6

Tensile test; material properties

14

W, 3/9

6.1-6.2

Rods: safety factor; design

Homework
Introduction to Mastering Engineering
Homework #1 (9 probs.), due: 2/8/16

Homework #2 (6 probs.), due: 2/15/16

Homework #3 (6 probs.), due: 2/22/16
Homework #4 (6 probs.), due: 2/29/16
Homework #5 (6 probs.), due: 3/7/16
Homework #6 (6 probs.), due: 3/21/16

--- S P R I N G B R E A K --15

M, 3/21

6.3

Rods: oblique planes

16

W, 3/23

6.4-6.5

Rods: stepped; tapered

17

M, 3/28

8.1-8.2

2D trusses: method of joints

18

W, 3/30

8.3-8.4

2D trusses: method of sections

19

M, 4/4

7.1-7.4

Columns: buckling

20

W, 4/6

7.1-7.4

Columns: buckling (cont.)

21

M, 4/11

9.1-9.2

2D structures: frames

22

W, 4/13

9.3-9.4

2D structures: machines

23

M, 4/18

10.1

3D modeling; free body diagrams

24

W, 4/20

10.2-10.3

3D equilibrium: particle

25

M, 4/25

10.2-10.3

3D equilibrium: extended body

26

W, 4/27

10.2-10.3

3D equilibrium: trusses; advanced

27

M, 5/2

11.1-11.3

Friction: basic concepts

28

W, 5/4

11.4

Friction: advanced concepts

29

M, 5/9
Sa, 5/14

Homework #7 (6 probs.), due: 3/28/16

Homework #8 (6 probs.), due: 4/4/16
Homework #9 (6 probs.), due: 4/11/16
Homework #10 (6 probs.), due: 4/18/16
Homework #11 (6 probs.), due: 4/25/16
Homework #12 (6 probs.), due: 5/2/16
Homework #13 (6 probs.), due: 5/9/16

--- Review for Final Exam ----- FINAL EXAM - 4-6 PM - location to be announced ---

Course Website: http://www.elms.umd.edu/

ENES102: Portal Spring 2016

Keystone Center:
The Keystone Center will be open throughout the semester on Sunday from 4-10 PM and on
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday from 7-10 PM in JMP 1116 (overflow in JMP 1215). This is a place where
you can go to work on homework, to use the computer labs, or to study for exams. It will be staffed at all
times with upper-level undergraduate students who can provide assistance in answering questions in
ENES 100, 102, 220, 221, 232 and BIOE 120. The center will be closed during Spring Break (March 1418), final exams week (after May 10), and any other times the university closes. Please refer to this
syllabus or the revised office hour schedule to ensure that someone proficient in your specific course will
be available during your visit.

Schedule for Recitation

Rec.

Date

Problem Session

Project Session

F, 1/29

Groupwork #1 (lectures 1 & 2)

Extra problem session: 2D forces & moments

F, 2/5

Groupwork #2 (lectures 3 & 4)

Extra problem session: 3D forces & moments

F, 2/12

Groupwork #3 (lectures 5 & 6)

Extra problem session: centroids & moments of inertia

F, 2/19

F, 2/26

Groupwork #4 (lectures 9 & 10)

Project description & guidelines

F, 3/4

Groupwork #5 (lectures 11 & 12)

Team meetings

F, 3/11

Groupwork #6 (lectures 13 & 14)

Tension test demonstrations (KEB 1135)

--- EXAM #1 ---

--- S P R I N G B R E A K --8

F, 3/25

F, 4/1

Groupwork #7 (lectures 17 & 18)

Truss demonstrations (KEB 1135)

10

F, 4/8

Groupwork #8 (lectures 19 & 20)

Team meetings

11

F, 4/15

Groupwork #9 (lectures 21 & 22)

Team meetings

12

F, 4/22

13

F, 4/29

Groupwork #10 (lectures 25 & 26)

Team meetings

14

F, 5/6

Groupwork #11 (lectures 27 & 28)

Project testing (KEB 1135)

--- EXAM #2 ---

--- EXAM #3 ---

Grading Policy:
Final Exam ..........................................20%
Exam #1 ..............................................20%
Exam #2 ..............................................20%
Exam #3 ..............................................20%
Homework / Groupwork / Quizzes .....10%
Design Project .....................................10%
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Grading Scale (Anticipated):

90.0 100.0
80.0 89.99
70.0 79.99
60.0 69.99
0.0 59.99

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B, B, B+
C, C, C+
D, D, D+
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Course Objectives:
During this course, students will develop and/or refine their knowledge in the following areas:
Engineering problem formulation, organization, and solution methodologies
Scalar and vector methods applied to forces and moments
Centroids and moments of inertia for plane areas
Static equilibrium of bodies 2D and 3D
Stresses and deflections in rods
Material properties and failure
Column analysis
Structural analysis of trusses, frames, and machines
Frictional forces and analysis
Course Expectations:
The lecture sections meet each week on Monday and Wednesday for 1 hour. The recitation
section meets on Friday for 2 hours and will be conducted in two parts. The first part consists of problem
solving, discussing homework solutions, and providing interactive classroom demonstrations. Periodic
quizzes may also be held during this time. The second part is devoted to the design project. During this
period, students are expected to meet in groups and perform tasks necessary for completing the project.
Lectures and demonstrations will occasionally be given on material related to the project. The activities

for each session are listed in the recitation schedule. It is anticipated that 75% of the recitation will be
devoted to the problem session and the remaining 25% to the project session. However, these numbers
may fluctuate. Students are expected to regularly attend BOTH the lecture and recitation periods.
Textbook and Homework Resources:
Textbook: Dally, Bonenberger, and Fourney, Mechanics I Statics+++, eBook Version, 2015-2016,
College House Enterprises, 2015, ISBN 978-1-935673-25-5
website: ter.ps/enes102book

password: enes102DBF

expires: Dec. 31, 2017

The textbook is an electronic book that is used for reading assignments but does not contain any
problems. The text will be accompanied by Mastering Engineering from Pearson Education, Inc., which
provides all of the problems that will be assigned as homework. Mastering Engineering is also electronic
and can be accessed through the ELMS course website (ENES 102: Portal Spring 2016).
The cost for both items is $70 and is a course requirement. To purchase, go to the Engineering
Copy Center (EGR 1123). Payment must be made either by cash (exact change) or by check (payable to
University of Maryland), no credit cards. Also note that this purchase is non refundable. You will
receive an e-mail containing an access code for Mastering Engineering. Note that the password for the
textbook is the same for all students, but each student will have a unique access code for Mastering
Engineering that will be valid for this semester. Some of the assigned homework problems will be
submitted electronically through Mastering Engineering, and grades will be automatically entered into
your account. For students who are re-taking this course and have already paid for Mastering
Engineering during a prior attempt, you do not have to pay a second time. Please go to the Keystone
Office (JMP 2108), rather than the Engineering Copy Center, to receive a new access code.
To access Mastering Engineering through ELMS for the first time, login to the course website
and click on Assignments. When prompted, enter your unique access code from the Engineering Copy
Center. This process will register you in Mastering Engineering and can only be performed once. Upon
subsequent visits to Assignments, you should be able to view all daily homework problems as well as
submit online problem solutions to Mastering Engineering. It is very important that you obtain access to
this material within the first two days of classes in order not to fall behind.
The recommended web browser for this class is Chrome, which can be obtained free of charge
from Google. Our experience has shown that other common browsers (Internet Explorer and Firefox) are
not as reliable for accessing Mastering Engineering content through ELMS, even though the latest
versions do work. However, students may first need to allow pop-ups from ELMS to access Mastering
Engineering content due to browser security issues.
Please note that everything has been done to provide these materials to you at the lowest possible
price and with the fewest problems. The items are being sold through the Engineering Copy Center to
avoid any additional fees that would be added if they were sold by the University Book Center. Please let
your instructor know immediately if you have any difficulties in obtaining these materials or accessing
the websites.
Homework & Groupwork Policy:
Homework will be assigned as the material is covered and consists of both written problems and
online problems. The written problems will be collected every Monday at the beginning of the lecture
period, starting on Feb 8. An assignment that is not turned in on Monday will be accepted in class on
Wednesday for 80% credit. The online problems must be submitted electronically by 11 PM on Tuesday.
No assignment will be accepted beyond that time. Solutions for these problems will be posted on the
class website on Thursday evening. Students are encouraged to discuss and formulate solutions to the
problems by working together, but homework sets must be completed and submitted individually.
Copying problem solutions from another source is plagiarism, which is a violation of the UMD Code of
Academic Integrity, and will not be tolerated.
Groupwork will be announced during the Friday recitation periods. These problems will be
completed in class by groups of students and collected at the end of the session. All students working in

the group must be clearly listed and will receive the same grade for this assignment. Students who do not
attend the Friday period will NOT receive credit for the problems.
Guidelines for Homework & Groupwork:
Problem solution format is exceedingly important for developing good engineering skills. Each
homework and groupwork problem solution should have the following components:
1) Basic Format: Each problem should be started on a clean sheet of paper. You are not being
graded on how little paper you can use or how small you can write! Use good quality paper, such
as engineering graph paper or college-ruled paper, with NO spiral edges. Write in pencil on only
one side of the paper. All pages should be stapled together and include your name, homework
number, course designation, section number, and page number (e.g. 1/3 means 1 of 3) on each
sheet. Work should be neat and easily legible. We reserve the option to return work ungraded if
it does not meet these basic requirements.
2) Problem statement: A concise (re)statement of the problem should be given. It is not necessary
to restate verbatim the problem question from the text, but enough detail is needed to define the
problem, make clear what quantities are given, and what is being sought for the solution. Clearly
list any additional assumptions not given in the problem statement (if necessary).
3) Diagrams: A diagram indicating the coordinate axes should be given, and equations should be
applied consistently using the convention indicated in your diagram. All symbols need to be
defined, including those given as initial conditions in the problem statement or new ones that are
needed for the problem solution. A free body diagram must be included when appropriate. You
may need more than a single figure for more complicated problems.
4) Algebraic solution: Start by stating the general equations you plan to use for the solution, which
should also clearly relate to your stated known and unknown variables listed in steps (2) to (4).
An algebraic solution of the problem (e.g. in symbolic format, no numbers plugged in) should be
given whenever possible, with enough steps provided for someone to logically follow your work.
Numbers should be plugged in to the algebraic solution at the end with appropriate units. Show
all work required to obtain your solution (e.g. no work means no credit will be given).
5) Numerical answer: After substituting the numerical values into the algebraic solution, you
should calculate and state the final numerical answer. Appropriate significant figures should be
used (i.e. if your given variables only have 4 significant digits, your final solution should not
have more than that). Your calculator can probably give you 14 significant digits when dividing
irrational numbers, but this does not mean you have the appropriate precision to report that many.
The final answer must be boxed so that it can be easily identified.
6) Final units: You should include correct units on the final answer. This should follow consistently
from the algebraic solution in step (5), and not simply appear with the final answer because you
know what the units should be.
We expect to see all of the above components in every solution. Problem solutions without some
restatement of the problem and the appropriate diagram may be given a zero grade, even if the numerical
answer is correct. At this stage in your development as an engineer, the problem-solving procedure is
much more important than the numerical answer and problems will be graded accordingly. If the above
guidelines are not followed, the TA will either reject the assignment outright, for extreme cases, or deduct
points for items that do not conform to the specifications.
Exam Policy:
Three mid-term exams will be held during the recitation periods. All exams are closed-book/
closed-notes. Students are strongly encouraged to bring a calculator (and possibly a back-up or spare
batteries) to class on Fridays for exams, quizzes, and problem solving. However, use of PDAs, cell
phones, or laptop computers is NOT allowed. Also, students who miss an exam due to an excused
absence must contact the instructor prior to the missed assessment and provide documentary evidence to
support their claim. Only one make-up exam will be given at a single date and time for all students who
require it.

Quiz Policy:
A short, closed-book/closed-notes quiz may be given during the recitation classes. The problem
will either be identical or very similar to one of the homework problems, groupwork problems, or
example problems from the textbook. No make-up quizzes will be given. Students who miss a quiz due to
an excused absence must contact the instructor prior to the missed assessment and provide documentary
evidence to support their claim. Students with confirmed excuses will be exempted from the quiz;
otherwise, they will receive a grade of zero for the missed quiz.
Group Design Project:
The project consists of designing, analyzing, building, and testing an engineering structure. The
details will be given on a separate sheet and will be described during the recitation periods. Students will
work in teams to complete the assignment. The deliverables will include, but are not limited to: (1) a
design report consisting of analyses of the structure, (2) technical drawings, and (3) a finished model of the
structure. Grades will be based on: (1) the completeness and accuracy of the report and drawings, and (2)
the results of the model testing. Part of your project grade will be based on your individual participation in
the project. Therefore, grades could vary among members of the same team. A student who does NOT
contribute to the project will receive a grade of zero for the entire project grade.
Academic Integrity Policy:
The University of Maryland, College Park has a nationally recognized Code of Academic
Integrity, administered by the Student Honor Council. This Code sets standards for academic integrity at
Maryland for all undergraduate and graduate students. As a student, you are responsible for upholding
these standards for this course. It is very important for you to be aware of the consequences of cheating,
fabrication, facilitation, and plagiarism. For more information on the Code of Academic Integrity or the
Student Honor Council, please visit http://shc.umd.edu/SHC/StudentAcademicDishonesty.aspx.
Please note that any alteration (i.e. additions, subtractions, and/or modifications) to graded exams,
quizzes, homework, and groupwork is strictly prohibited. Such alterations are considered an act of
academic dishonesty and will be reported to the Office of Student Conduct and the Student Honor
Council.
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