MET 1515 - Mechanics 1
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40848,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Md Mehedi Hasan
Email: mhasan10@ysu.edu
Course Description
1515. Mechanics 1. Study of forces as vector quantities; resultants of force systems; principles of mechanical equilibrium; application of principles to problems, devices and structures commonly encountered in industry. Three hours lecture per week. Prereq.: "C" or better in ENTC 1505 and MATH 1513 or MATH 1510 and MATH 1511 or MATH 1510C and MATH 1511C. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics | Ferdinand P. Beer, E. Russell Johnston Jr., and David F. Mazurek | 978-1-259-97726-8 |
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 | Syllabus, Ch. 1 | Course introduction; syllabus; Basic Mathematics; systems of units | |
| 8/31 | Ch. 2 | Statics of Particles: addition of planar forces; resultants | |
| 9/7 | Ch. 2 | Rectangular components; equilibrium of a particle; free- body diagrams | |
| 9/14 | Ch. 2 | Forces and equilibrium in space; 3D particle equilibrium | |
| 9/21 | Ch. 3 | Rigid Bodies: moment of a force; vector products; mo- ment about an axis | |
| 9/28 | Ch. 3 | Couples and force-couple systems; simplifying systems of forces | |
| 10/5 | Review and Exam | Review and Midterm Exam I (Ch. 1-2) | |
| 10/12 | Ch. 4 | Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies: 2D equilibrium; reactions and supports | |
| 10/19 | Ch. 4 | Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies: 2D equilibrium; Two Special Cases | |
| 10/26 | Ch. 4 | Equilibrium in three dimensions | |
| 11/2 | Ch. 4 | Review Problems and Homeworks | |
| 11/9 | Ch. 7 | Internal Forces in Members | |
| 11/16 | Review and Exam | Review; Midterm Exam II (Ch 3-4) | |
| 11/23 | Ch. 7 | Shear, Moment in Beam | |
| 11/30 | Ch. 7 | Shear, Moment in Beam | |
| 12/7 | Final | Final Examination |
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.