1. The Analytical Method Define the Problem Diagram and Describe
Apply Theory and Equations
Simplify Assumptions
Solve Necessary Problems
Verify Accuracy

2. Applied to Homework: Define the Problem Diagram and Describe
State what’s Given
Define what’s to Find, including units
Diagram and Describe
Draw a sketch
Include given dimensions
State what you know

3. Applied to Homework... Apply Theory and Equations Simplify Assumptions
Identify primary relationship/equation
Identify related equations
Decide what you don’t know…
Simplify Assumptions
Define assumptions
Reduce/rearrange equations

4. Applied to Homework… Solve Necessary Problems Verify Accuracy
Solve equations for results
Include UNITS!!!
Verify Accuracy
Is the result reasonable?
Is the result possible?

5. Homework Example
A concrete cylinder, 0.6 m in diameter, 2 m long, has a density of 2.4 Mg/m3. Determine the weight of the cylinder, in pounds.