Instructor
Jorge A. Ramírez, Ph.D.
Professor
Water Resources, Hydrologic and Environmental Sciences Division
Civil and Environmental Engineering Department
A222 Engineering Bldg. - (970) 491-7621
e-mail: Jorge.Ramirez@ColoState.edu
Office Hours: MWF 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – A222 Engineering Bldg.
Textbooks and References
Course Objectives
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This course introduces engineering students to the analysis of dynamic systems encountered in engineering design practice. As a result, students will develop a clear understanding of the basic principles that govern the dynamics of particles and rigid bodies; as well as an ability to use that understanding in the solution of engineering problems.
Methodology
Students will be given weekly reading assignments and homework problems. Reading assignments and homework problems are fundamental to the student's success in understanding the material. In particular, the homework problems will develop the student's ability to visualize the nature of the physical problem at hand and to develop the corresponding mathematical description leading to a solution. Students are expected to read the assigned material prior to the corresponding lecture.
Homework
Homework assignments will be posted weekly on the web page for the class. Three or more problems will be assigned each week, three of which must be turned in for credit. Only one of the three problems will be graded. Homework assignments are due by the end of class every Wednesday. No late homework assignments will be accepted.
Your solutions to homework problems should:
a) include definition of the problem;
b) show clearly the solution procedure; and
c) present and highlight (i.e., in a box) the answers with appropriate units.
You are encouraged to work with others; however, the work you turn in must be your own.
Topics
Kinematics of particles
Rectilinear Motion
Plane curvilinear motion
Space curvilinear motion
Relative motion
Kinetics of particles
Newton's Second Law: Force, Mass and Acceleration
Work and Energy
Impulse and Momentum
Kinematics of rigid bodies
Rotation
Absolute motion
Relative motion
Kinetics of rigid bodies
Force, Mass and Acceleration
Work and Energy
Impulse and Momentum
Course Evaluation
Homework and other assignments 20%
3 Midterm Exams @20% each 60%
Final Exam 20%
Midterm exams will be evening exams to be held from 5 - 6:30 pm on the specified dates.
Course Prerequisites
CIVE 260 Engineering Mechanics - Statics;
Schedule
Lecture MWF 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM – A 204 Clark