CE 214-002 Engineering Mechanics: Statics

Spring 2023 TuTh 10:15– 11:30 am, Class Room: EB 1 1011

Instructor: Tasnim Hassan; [email protected]

Office: 3347 Fitts-Woolard Hall
Office Hours: TuTh 1:00-2:00 p.m., Office: FWH 3347
If you need to see me outside office hours, please send me an email to make
an appointment.
There may be occasions when I cannot keep these office hours due to meetings,
graduate exams, conferences, etc. and I will keep you as fully informed as
possible. Please feel free to send an email, especially if you think your question
requires only a brief answer or explanation; I will try to respond within 24
hours, but sometimes it may take longer because of travel, conference, and other
commitments.
Teaching Asst.: Taylor Brodbeck (PhD Student)
TA office hours: M 2:30-4:00 PM (Zoom meeting, see Moodle for Link)
W 2:30-4:00 PM (FWH 1361)

Tutorial Sessions: M-Th 5:00-7:00 PM (Room TBA)

An effective way to get help outside the classroom is by interacting with the
instructor and TAs during office hours. Please use the office hours for
conceptual and problem-solving questions, and use email communications with
the instructor and TAs only for short or clarification questions. During the TA
office hours, the TAs will not solve the HW problems but will answer students’
questions and guide the students in learning the concepts and thereby solving
the HW problems.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MA 241 and PY 205; MA 242 is a corequisite. These
prerequisites and corequisite will be strictly enforced. It may take some time to
check these prerequisites for all enrolled students. Therefore, you may be
dropped after the last day to add, so if you do not satisfy the pre and co-
requisites, please drop the course now.
Catalog Description: Basic force concepts and equilibrium analysis; distributed forces;
centroids; moments of inertia; application to structural elements. Credit will
not be given for both CE 214 and MAE 206. Grade of C or better in PY 205
and MA 241; Co-requisite: MA 242.
Text: Engineering Mechanics: Statics, R. C. Hibbler, Fifteenth Edition, Pearson
Prentice Hall Including the Mastering Engineering for working on the
homework problems and submission. Previous editions of the same book
cannot be used. You must also purchase Mastering Engineering (All-In)
since homeworks are assigned and submitted using this online system. This
book is available as hardback or electronically via the “All-In” Program.
Refer to the information sheet posted in moodle. Rental cost through NC
State bookstore is listed at $100.00 to the e-text and access to mastering
engineering for one term only. Those that purchase the All-In, you may

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 also purchase a loose-leaf copy of the textbook, which can be extremely
helpful. Note: Free use of the e-text and mastering engineering end on Jan
23rd if the rental payment is not made.
Objectives: This course is fundamental to several subsequent courses in civil engineering.
A grade of C- or better is required in CE 214 to take CE225. By the end of CE
214 you will be able to:

1. Draw free-body diagrams

2. Formulate and solve the equations of equilibrium
3. Determine internal forces for simple structures
4. Draw shear force and bending moment diagrams for beams
5. Determine the centroid, center of gravity, and moment of inertia
6. Determine friction forces and their effects on rigid bodies
Grading: Homework on ME (drop lowest 3 grades) ........... 7%
Homework Paper Submittals ............................... 3%
Weekly quizzes (drop lowest 2 grades) ............... 20%
Test 1 (Thu, Sep 29, 2022; in-class 75 min.) ....... 18%
Test 2 (Tue, Nov 08, 2022; in-class 75 min.) ...... 18%
Final Exam (Tue, Dec 13, 2022, 8:30-11:00 am) 34%
Grading System: 97-100 A+ 93-96.9 A 90-92.9 A-
87-89.9 B+ 83-86.9 B 80-82.9 B-
77-79.9 C+ 73-76.9 C 70-72.9 C-
67-69.9 D+ 63-66.9 D 60-62.9 D-
<60 F
Check your Grades
The online homework grade can be accessed at the Mastering Engineering website, and quiz and
test grades can be accessed at the WolfWare Moodle course website for CE 214-002. It is your
responsibility to check your homework, quiz and test grades and bring to my attention any errors
ASAP.
Credit and Audit
Students who take Statics as credit-only will need to make a grade of C- or better to receive an
‘S’ (satisfactory) grade. Audit students are expected to attend the classes and submit homework
assignments regularly to receive an ‘AU’ grade.
Important Dates:
Jan 10 First day of CE 214-002 classes
Jan 13 Last day to add a course without permission of the instructor
Jan 23 Census date/Official enrollment date
Feb 09 In-class Test 1; 75 min.
Feb 16 Welness day
Mar 06 Drop/revision deadline
Mar 30 In-class Test 2; 75 min.
Apr 20 Last day of CE 214-002 classes
May 02 Final Exam; 8:30-11:00 am; 135 BTEC

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Tests/Final Exam: Two tests and the final exam will be comprehensive closed book/closed notes.
Problems will be similar to, but not identical to, homework and examples worked out in the text
and in class. Some of the problems on each test will be graded based upon the final answer only,
(i.e., there will be no partial credit if the final answer is wrong or if the units are either missing or
incorrect.) These problems will be short and based on basic concepts.
A make-up final will be given under only the most extraordinary circumstances, and require
written request and documentation. No make-up test will be given for Test 1 and/or Test 2.
Instead, the percentage of these tests will be rolled forward into the percentage of the final exam
provided that the test is missed due to an excused absence with submitted documentation.
Therefore, if you miss one test, your final exam is worth 55% of your grade. If you miss both
tests, your final exam is worth 70% of your grade in the class.
Quizzes: A quiz will be given at least once every week (see quiz schedule on pages 7-8) typically
during the last 20 minutes of the class and based upon the material covered in previous classes,
including homework and examples worked out in the text and in class. No make-up quizzes will
be given but the lowest two quiz grades will be dropped before determining the final quiz
grade.
Quiz Submission Requirements:
1. Draw clear figures and diagrams.
2. Provide calculations that define each step and include units.
3. Clearly show answers with units in a box.
Re-grading will be only accepted with a written request and within 5 days after the graded
quiz, test, or homework is returned to you.
Homework: (Late homework cannot be submitted nor can be accepted.)
Homework will be assigned in every class and it will need to be submitted through Mastering
Engineering before the start of the next class when the homework submission window closes.
Homework submitted via hardcopy will be assigned in class and it will need to be submitted
at the beginning of the following class in folders. Homework solutions will be available through
Mastering Engineering program, or they will be posted.

The majority of homework assignments will be administered through Mastering Engineering.

Additionally, there will be some HWs for hardcopy submissions and will be announced in the
class while discussing mastering HW problems. Review comments will be provided on these
paper submissions to point out mistakes and best practices. A grading scale of 1-5 will be used
with 5 being outstanding and 3 being satisfactory and roughly equal to a grade of a ‘C’ (70). The
main purpose of these submissions is to address neatness, organization, and presentation of the
work. Please note that the maximum score that can be obtained with the incorrect answers is a 4,
but likewise, a score of 1 can be achieved even with the correct answer. The primary objective
of these HW paper submissions is for the students to be introduced to professional work
practices.
Paper Submission Homework Requirements:
1. Use only Engineering Paper and write on only the front of the paper with pencil.
2. Clearly define problem statement and objective.
3. Fill out the title block on each page with name, class, date, and page number.
4. Use a straight edge for drawing neat lines.

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 5. Draw large figures and diagrams that are clearly labeled and fully explained.
6. Provide calculations that define each step and include units.
7. Define answers with units in a box or double underline drawn with a straight edge.
Some General Remarks Regarding the Homework and Working Efficiently:
The most efficient and effective way to solve homework problems is:
1. To study the textbook and lecture notes after each class (the same day), and seek help as
needed; see the instructor for conceptual questions, the instructor or TA for homework-
related questions after you have performed steps 2 and 3 listed below.
2. Study the problems solved in the lectures and read the associated material in the text.
3. Practice your understanding by solving the worked-out examples in the textbook without
looking at the solutions. If you get stuck, look at a portion of the solution and continue
your practice efforts. Repeat this process for each of the example problems in the text.
4. Next, try to work “Fundamental Problems” to fully work through the solved problems on
your own without looking at the solution and then compare your work with the provided
solutions (this will help you to more fully understand the problem and solution);
5. ONLY AFTER you complete the above steps, start the assigned homework!
6. Devote at least 3 hrs. outside the class for each class lecture! Yes, it takes a lot of work!
7. Success in this course depends largely on your discipline and study habits.
Some General Remarks Regarding Homework Submissions using Mastering Engineering:
The homework due for the next class will be posted on the assignments calendar in Mastering
Engineering. The paper submission homework will be announced in class. It is your responsibility
to stay up with the homework and know what problems have been assigned.
DO NOT use the VALUES given in your textbook for submitting homework assignments because
Mastering Engineering randomizes the problem given values. The key points should be arranged
under the Given, Find and Figure headings. The Given part should contain all relevant data that is
given to you. The Find part contains a list of all quantities that need to be found. Relevant figures
should be reproduced under the Figure heading neatly and fairly accurately. Your answer should
then be presented under Solution with intermediate steps clearly shown. Final answers without
accompanying work do not constitute acceptable solutions even if they are correct. You should
enter the answers in Mastering ONLY after you have solved the problem completely on paper.
Please solve the problems on paper first in a neat and orderly fashion before entering the solutions
online. Attempting to answer the online questions directly with only rough work done on paper
will lead to errors and a considerable waste of your time. Neat, well-thought-out work will save
you a lot of time during preparation for quizzes, tests, and the final exam.
Please make sure that you have already gone through the Introduction to Mastering Engineering
Tutorial and you are completely acquainted with the program. Note that Mastering Engineering
requires your online answers to be entered in the specified formats (comma-separated, with or
without signs, etc.) that are indicated in the problem statement. Failure to comply with these
formats usually results in incorrect grading. For most problems, Mastering Engineering will only
tolerate a finite number of incorrect submissions (typically 6) before it finally deems your solution
incorrect.
Group work on homework is encouraged; however, each student must prepare his or her work for
submission. Mastering Engineering allows randomization of given data. This means that while the

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problems assigned to different students are similar, they may not be identical. You must solve the
problem assigned to your specific account.

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Since this is the first engineering course that many of you are taking, you will need a fair
amount of problem-solving practice. The more problems you solve, the better you will
perform. You have to take the initiative to solve problems from your textbook beyond those
that you are required to solve for your homework.
What is Mastering Engineering?
Modified Mastering Engineering is an online tutorial and homework system from Pearson
available through the class moodle site.
Registering for Mastering Engineering:
Please Register in Moodle for the All-In e-Text and Mastering Engineering.
If you have any questions on registration, go to http://www.pearson.com/mastering/support and
click on the ‘Contact Pearson Support’ link on the right side of the page.
Using Mastering Engineering:
Once you have registered for the course and logged into your account, explore the helpful links on
the right of the page under ‘Learn More’. Materials specific to the course (like assignments, e-
book, etc.,) can be accessed through the links available on the top or left side of the page. If you
have access to the electronic version of the text book, you can access it through the 'eText' link on
the top right. Also present there is a link to the 'Study Area' with additional problems and
instructional videos. The ‘Help’ page (link on upper right corner) has all the information you need
to use Mastering efficiently and includes the link ‘Contacting Support’ that provides information
on accessing technical support.
Other information
Attendance
Full participation in classes is expected of all students. The University attendance regulation
(NCSU REG 02.20.3) can be found at:
https://policies.ncsu.edu/regulation/reg-02-20-03-attendance-regulations.
Bring your textbook or eBook and your calculator to every class. Class participation is
encouraged and will be solicited. You will get the most out of this course if you are actively
engaged and participate fully.
Academic Integrity
Students shall adhere to the University policy on academic integrity found in the Code of Student
Conduct Policy (NCSU POL 11.35.1), at https://policies.ncsu.edu/policy/pol-11-35-01. By
signing each quiz, test, and exam, the student attests to the following University Honor Pledge:
“I have not either given or received unauthorized aid on this test or assignment.” Any
actions against this honor pledge will be punished to the extent allowed by the University.
Covid-19 Rules: On-campus students are required to follow all the COVID-19 related NCSU
rules (Fall Sesemster Covid-19 Readieness) while attending the lectures.

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Course Outline:
Chapter Topic Approx. number of
75 minute lectures
1 Introduction; General Principles 1
2 Force Vectors 2
3 Equilibrium of a Particle 2
4 Force System Resultants 1
5 Equilibrium of a Rigid Body 4
6 Structural Analysis 5
7 Internal Forces 4
9 Center of Gravity and Centroid 2
10 Moments of Inertia 2
8 Friction 2

Additional Information
Reasonable accommodations will be made for students with verifiable disabilities. To take
advantage of available accommodations, students must register with Disability Resource Office
at University College Commons, Suite 304, 2751 Cates Avenue, Campus Box 7509, phone 919-
515-7653, website: https://dro.dasa.ncsu.edu. For more information on NC State’s policy on
working with students with disabilities, please visit the following website:
http://policies.ncsu.edu/regulation/reg-02-20-01.

After registering with the DRO office, you must schedule an appointment with me to discuss the
accommodations you require. This meeting must be scheduled as soon as practicable, well in
advance of the time at which the accommodations are required.
Interactive Class Environment
Through this course, efforts will be made to keep the material relevant and applicable through
interactive discussions and participation in class. Your participation is appreciated and will
enhance the learning experience gained. Also, in an effort to affirm and respect the identities of
all students in the classroom and beyond, please contact me if you wish to be referred to using a
name and/or pronouns other than what is listed in the student directory.
Course Evaluation
Class evaluations will be available for students to complete during the last two weeks of classes.
All evaluations are confidential; instructors will never know how any student responded to any
question, and students will never know the ratings for any particular instructors.

Evaluation website: http://go.ncsu.edu/cesurvey

Student help desk: [email protected]
More information about ClassEval: https://oirp.ncsu.edu/surveys/classeval

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 CE 214 Engineering Mechanics: Statics
Spring 2023 - Section 002
Table of Lecture Topics, Homework Assignments, Quizzes, Tests and Final Exam
Date Topic/ Sections in text Assessment
Syllabus; Math background; Mastering Engineering; General
Principles Arts. 1.1-1.6; Force Vectors Art. 2.1-2.6; Take home test on Math
01/10 Tue Class Probs: 1-12, 2-2, 2-56 background (will not be
HW#1: 1-4, 1-13, 2-41, 2-59 graded); HW#1
Quiz#1 on Math Background & Chap 1
Force Vectors Art. 2.5-2.9
01/12 Thu Class probs: 2-69, 2-123, 2-124 HW#2; Quiz 1
HW#2: 2-3, 2-4, 2-111, 2-130
Equilibrium of a Particle Art 3.1-3.3
Class Probs:
01/17 Tue HW#3
HW#3:
Quiz#2 on Chap 2 & 3.
Force System Resultants: Arts. 4.1-4.2, 4.6, 4.9
01/19 Thu Class Probs: HW#4; Quiz 2
HW#4:
Equilibrium of a Rigid Body: Art 5.1-5.3
Class Probs:
01/24 Tue HW#5
HW#6:
Quiz#3 on Chap 3 & 4
Equil. of a Rigid Body: Arts. 5.3, 5.4
01/26 Thu Class Probs: HW#6; Quiz 3
HW#7:
Equilibrium of a Rigid Body: Arts. 5.3, 5.4
Class Probs:
01/31 Tue HW#7
HW#8:
Quiz#4 on Chap 5; Test 1study guide will be posted
Test 1 review
02/02 Thu Class Probs: HW#8; Quiz 4
HW#9:
Structural Analysis: Arts. 6.1-6.2
02/07 Tue Class Probs: HW#9
HW#10:
02/09 Thu Test 1 on Chapter 1-5
Structural Analysis: Arts. 6.3-6.4
Class Probs:
02/14 Tue HW#11
HW#11:
Quiz#5 (Quizzes on Tuesdays until Test 2) on Chap 6
02/16 Thu Wellness day
Structural Analysis: Arts. 6.2-6.4
02/21 Tue Class Probs: HW#12; Quiz 5
HW#12:
Frames and Machines: Art 6.6
Class Probs:
02/23 Thu HW#13
HW#13:
Quiz#6 on Art. 6.2-The Method of Joints
Frames and Machines: Art 6.6
02/28 Tue Class Probs: HW#14; Quiz 6
HW#14:

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 Frames and Machines: Atr. 6.6
Class Probs:
03/02 Thu HW#15
HW#15:
Quiz#7 on Art. 6.4-The Method of Sections
Internal Forces, Arts. 7.1-7.2
03/07 Tue Class Probs: HW#16; Quiz 7
HW#16:
Internal Forces, Arts. 7.2-7.3
Class Probs:
03/09 Thu HW#17
HW#17:
Quiz#8 (after Spring Break) on Art. 6.6 Frames and Machines
03/13-03/17 Spring Brak
Relations between w, V, and M: Art 7.3
Class Probs:
03/21 Tue HW#18; Quiz 8
HW#18:
Test 2 study guide will be posted
Test 2 study review
Class Probs:
03/23 Thu HW#19
HW#20:
Quiz#9 on Art. 7.3
Test 2 study review
Relations between w, V, and M: Art 7.3
03/28 Tue HW#20; Quiz 9
Class Probs:
HW#19:
03/30 Thu Test 2 on Chapter 6-7
Center of Gravity and Centroid: Art 9.1
Class Probs:
04/04 Tue HW#21
HW#21:
Quiz#10 (Quizzes move back to Thursdays) on Art. 9.1-9.2
Center of Gravity and Centroid: Arts. 9.1-9.2
04/06 Thu Class Probs: HW#22; Quiz 10
HW#22:
Moments of Inertia: Arts 10.1, 10.2
Class Probs:
04/11 Tue HW#23
HW#23:
Quiz#11 on Arts. 10.1-10.2
Moments of Inertia of Composite Areas: Arts 10.4
Class Probs:
04/13 Thu HW#24; Quiz 11
HW#24:
Friction: Arts 8.1, 8.2
Class Probs:
04/18 Tue HW#25
HW#25:
Quiz#12 on Arts. 8.1,, 8.2
Friction: Arts 8.1, 8.2
04/20 Thu Quiz 12
Class Probs:
05/02 Tue Final Exam; 8:30-11:00 AM; 135 BTEC

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 SPRING 2023 Academic Calendar
Jan 9 Mon First day of classes

Jan 13 Fri Last day to add a course without permission

Jan 16 Mon Martin Luther King Jr. Day (University closed; No

classes)

Jan 23 Mon Census Date/Official Enrollment Date

Feb 16 Thu Wellness Day; No classes

Mar 6 Mon Drop/Revision Deadline

Mar 8 Wed Schedule for 2023 Fall term published; Shopping Cart
opens

Mar 13 – Mon – Fri Spring Break (No classes)

17

Mar TBA TBA Enrollment begins for Fall 2023 term

Apr 18 – Tue – Mon Last week of semester

24

Apr 24 Mon Last day of classes

Apr 25 – Tue – Wed Reading Days

26

Apr – 27 – Thu – Wed Final Examinations

May 3

May 5 Fri Spring grades due by 5:00 p.m.

May 6 Sat Spring Commencement Exercises

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Mathematical
background: Proficiency in the following topics is required for success in CE 214:

1. Solution of linear and quadratic equations; simultaneous equations

2. Law of sines and law of cosines
3. Trigonometric functions: sine, cosine, tangent
4. Similar triangles
5. Vectors: rectangular components, angles, and magnitude, unit vectors
and magnitude; vector addition and subtraction; vector
multiplication, i.e., dot and cross products
6. Calculus: differentiation and integration of basic functions

See below for a review of relevant mathematical concepts and some practice problems.

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 CE 214: Engineering Mechanics: Statics
Review of Mathematics Background Essential to Learn Statics

 b  b 2  4ac
2
1. Quadratic Equation: ax  bx  c  0 , solutions: x 
2a

2. Trigonometry:

c
a

c
a

Law of sines:
Law of cosines:

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Similar Triangle:

c
d

a b

Given, a, b, and c, determine d.

3. Derivatives:

4. Integrals:

5. Vectors:

a. Given,

where, i, j and k are unit vectors along x, y and z coordinates.

Determine, A  B , A  B, A B

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b.
y

100 mm

30o
O x

If, i and j are the unit vectors along x and y axes respectively, write the Cartesian vector
expression of the vector OA.

Find the unit vector along OA.

c. A Cartesian vector is given as F  100i  100 j  144.4k . Determine the magnitude of the vector
F.

6. Geometry:

b h h

a b b

Area = ab Area = bh/2

b
r

Area = h(a+b)/2 Area = r2 = d2/4

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 CE 214: Engineering Mechanics: Statics
Practice Problems

1. Determine c and  for the triangle shown below:

c
6
mm

8 mm

2. Determine c,   for the triangle shown below:

c
6 mm

135o

8 mm

  = _____________ degree, in the figure below.


5m

6m

8m

4. Solve for the roots of 5x2+2x-2 = 0

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 dy
5. Determine , when y  5 x 3  10 x 2  4 x  8
dx

6. Determine

 5 x 
5
5
 2 x 3  7 x  3 dx
2

7. Determine areas of the following:

2 mm

6 mm 4 mm

30o 40o

8 mm 6 mm

8. Given, r   3i  2 j  6k m , determine the magnitude of the vector r and the unit vector
along r.

9. Given, A  70.7i  70.7k N and B  80.5i  40.3 j  70.7k N ,

Determine, A  B, A  B, A  B

10. Given the information in the diagram below, determine b.

2m

3m

3m

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12. Write the Cartesian vector expression for the vector OA in the figure below.

F = _________________________ .
y

7m
o
20

O x

13. If the vector OA in the above figure is given by 4.2i+9.3j, what is the angle between the x-
axis and the direction OA.

14. The force vector, F (see figure below) has a magnitude of 60 lb. It can be expressed in
Cartesian coordinate as

F ( )i ( ) j lb

3 7 x

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