Curricular Unit:Code:
Physics827FIS
Year:Level:Course:Credits:
1UndergraduateCivil Engineering7 ects
Learning Period:Language of Instruction:Total Hours:
Portuguese/English91
Learning Outcomes of the Curricular Unit:
The main objective of this course is to provide the student with the skills in the conceptual understanding of the Newtonian mechanics and the ability to apply those concepts to solve problems.
Syllabus:
Introduction to Mechanics. Equilibrium Conditions for particles and rigid bodies. Geometry of masses. Kinematics. Particle Dynamics.
Demonstration of the Syllabus Coherence with the Curricular Unit's Objectives:
The syllabus presented covers the essential and consistent areas of knowledge required to achieve the objectives set out, as the main topics included in the program such as: the equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies, the geometry of masses, kinematics and dynamics of particles cover the main aspects of study that enable students to select and properly apply the principles of the physical behavior of elements to solve civil engineering problems developed in specific courses.
Teaching Methodologies (Including Evaluation):
The methodology of teaching and learning is expository, interrogative and demonstrative. Drawing on problem solving and study geared to allow the interpretation of fundamental principles of Newtonian Mechanics.
Laboratory Practical classes are based on carrying out experiments following given protocols.
The assessment includes the following elements in the theoretical-practical classes (TP) and in the laboratory practical classes (PL):
• TP individual assessment tests (50% average of tests)
• TP individual exercise sheets (20% average of the sheets)
• PL test sheets, prepared in groups (15% average of sheets)
• PL individual assessment test (15%)
Demonstration of the Coherence between the Teaching Methodologies and the Learning Outcomes:
The proposed methodologies are consistent with the objectives set for the course since they rely on the interpretation of the theory and practical application of Newtonian mechanics concepts studied, establishing a parallel between the theory and the practice applied to real problems, thereby helping to develop the student's ability to apply the principles of the physical behavior of elements for problem solving in Civil Engineering.
Reading:
[1] Beer, F.P. e Johnston, E.R., (2005), Mecânica Vetorial para Engenheiros: Estática, McGraw-Hill.
[2] Beer, F.P. e Johnston, E.R.,(2006), Mecânica Vetorial para Engenheiros: Dinâmica, McGraw-Hill.
[3] Meriam, J.L. e Kraige, L.G., (2003), Mecânica - Estática, LTC.
[4] Meriam, J.L. e Kraige, L.G., (2004), Mecânica - Dinâmica, LTC.
[5] Halliday, D. Resnick, R. and Walker, J., (1997), Fundamentals of Physics, John Wiley & Sons.
[6] Cutnell, J.D. and Johnson, K.W., (2013), Introduction to Physics, John Wiley & Sons.