CEEN 2601 - Statics
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 03, CRN 43539,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Yuqiu Ye
Email: yye01@ysu.edu
Course Description
2601. Statics. Principles of engineering mechanics as applied to statics with vector applications to forces and moments; centroid and center of gravity; equilibrium; friction; moments of inertia: relationship between loads, stress and strain in tension, compression, torsion and bending. Prereq.: MATH 1572 or MATH 1572H; PHYS 2610 or concurrent. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Engineering Mechanics: Statics | Hibbeler, R.C. | 9780137514663 |
| Optional | Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics | Ferdinand P. Beer, E. Russell Johnston and David Mazurek | 9781266706523 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Sections 1.1 - 2.3 | General Principles | Read respective sections. |
| 8/31 | Sections 2.4 - 2.6 | Vectors | Problem set due; Quiz; Read respective sections |
| 9/7 | Sections 2.7 - 3.3 | Force Vectors | Problem set due; Quiz; Read respective sections |
| 9/14 | Sections 3.4 - 4.1 | Equilibrium of a Particle | Problem set due; Quiz; Read respective sections |
| 9/21 | Sections 4.2 - 4.5 | Moments | Problem set due; Exam 1; Read respective sections |
| 9/28 | Sections 4.6 - 4.7 | Force System Resultants | Read respective sections. |
| 10/5 | Sections 4.8 - 4.9 | Distributed Loads | Problem set due; Quiz; Read respective sections |
| 10/12 | Sections 5.1 - 5.2 | Equilibrium of a Body | Problem set due; Quiz; Read respective sections |
| 10/19 | Sections 5.3 - 5.4 | Equilibrium of a Body | Problem set due; Quiz; Read respective sections |
| 10/26 | Sections 5.5 - 5.7 | Equilibrium of a Body | Problem set due; Exam2; Read respective sections |
| 11/2 | Sections 6.1 - 6.4 | Structural Analysis | Problem set due; Quiz; Read respective sections |
| 11/9 | Sections 9.1 - 9.2 | Centroid | Problem set due; Quiz; Read respective sections |
| 11/16 | Sections 10.1 - 10.4 | Moments of Inertia | Problem set due; Exam 3; Read respective sections |
| 11/23 | Thanksgiving Break | No class | N/A |
| 11/30 | Section 7.1 | Internal Forces | Read respective sections |
| 12/7 | Finals Week | No class | Problem set due; Final Exam: 12/9/26 (W) 8:00-10:00 am |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.