Perhaps the most important thing you will learn as an engineering student is how to solve problems. Given Rewrite the problem statement on your paper and draw a sketch of the geometry to be analyzed. Clearly tabulate all of the given information, such as dimensions, material properties, forces, etc.
Solution Draw the appropriate free body diagram.
Apply the appropriate principles and equations. Report the answer with the appropriate number of significant digits with the appropriate units. Make sure intermediate results are underlined and the final answer is placed in a box. Discussion of Results Study the answer to see if it is reasonable, and give any limitations of the solution. The homework paper should be folded as shown in the figure.