CIVILENG 1004 - Engineering Mechanics -Statics
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code CIVILENG 1004 Course Engineering Mechanics -Statics Coordinating Unit Civil Engineering Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 4 hours per week (Semester 1); up to 8 hours (Summer Semester) per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Incompatible TECH 1006 Assumed Knowledge SACE Stage 2 Physics Assessment Exam & assignments Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Terry Bennett
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1 Define Newton's laws of motion. 2 Recall trigonometric laws and apply to the addition and decomposition of vectors quantities. 3 Identify the moment of a force and calculate its value about a specified axis. Define the moment of a couple. 4 Describe the concept of dry friction and analyse the equilibrium of rigid bodies subjected to this force. 5 Construct "Free Body Diagrams" of real world problems and apply Newton's Laws of motion and vector operations to evaluate equilibrium of particles and bodies. 6 Apply the principles of equilibrium of particles and bodies to analyse the forces in planar truss members. 7 Discuss the concepts of ``centre of gravity'' and ``centroids'' and compute their location for bodies of arbitrary shape. 8 Apply the concepts used for determining centre of gravity and centroids to find the resultant of a generally distributed loading. 9 Use methods learnt for equilibrium of bodies and the resultant of a generally distributed loading to compute the internal forces in beams. Generalise the procedure to construct bending moments and shear force diagrams (internal forces) and utilise this information in engineering design.
The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia Entry to Practice Competency Standard for the Professional Engineer. The course develops the following EA Elements of Competency to levels of introductory (A), intermediate (B), advanced (C):
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 C A B — A A — — — — — — — — — — University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1-9 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
4,5,6,8,9 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
. Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
9 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
. Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
. Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
. Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
A full set of course notes are available in pdf format in MyUni.Recommended Resources
The following text book is recommended to assist your learning with this course:
Hibbeler, R. C. (2017). Engineering Mechanics Statics, 14th Edition in SI units, Pearson. http://www.pearson.com.au/9781292089232
Additionally, the following is text is a useful supplementary resource to the course content in MyUni.
Meriam, J. L. & Kraige, L. G. (2013). Engineering Mechanics Statics, 7th Edition, Wiley. http://au.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-EHEP002436.html
Both the above texts contain many worked examples and tutorial questions that are available to use as additional practice exercises.
In addition to textbooks, there is a substantial volume of resources available on the internet that students can tap into.
Online Learning
Formative (practice questions) and summative (marked) assessments will be delivered in MyUni. All resources (PowerPoint slides, lecture recordings, assignments, etc.) will be available on MyUni. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Formal Contact Hours
The formal learning activities are a combination of lecture and tutorial style formats. For example, new material will be presented and supported by problem solving exercises (formative assessment) to be completed by students. Students will benefit from participation in the interactive environment during formal contact times.
Statics Drop-In Session (Face-to-face: adjacent to Maths Learning Centre in the Hub, Online: Zoom)
Students are encouraged to seek further clarification of theory presented from the learning support provided in the Statics Drop-In Sesson adjacent to the Maths Learning Centre. The Statics Drop-In Zone will run from Week 2 of Semester until Swot Vac.
Students are encouraged to attend the Statics Drop-In Session at the times annouced on MyUni.
Additionally, the Maths Learning Centre contains a webpage that summarises the assumed knowledge that is needed to solve some of the problems in this course: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/mathslearning/resources/statics/
Students are encouraged to visit the Maths Learning Centre for assistance should they have any queries associated with the mathematics that is assumed knowledge for this course.
PASS (Peer Assisted Study Sessions)
PASS classes utilise a 'flipped classroom' approach (they are not tutorials) and there is no teaching involved, just facilitation for up to 25 no. students to work stuff out on their own. PASS classes are structured (unlike the Drop-In Zone) with worksheets and extra problems design by the PASS leader (a high achieving undergraduate student who recently completed this course) to help students. PASS is for all students, whether to improve from a Distinction to a High Distinction; a Pass to a Credit or even just to obtain a pass. You don't have to enrol or register, just find the class time that suits you and come along. For more information please refer to: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/pass/Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Activity Contact Hours Independent Study Hours Total Lectures & Formative assignments 36 51 87 Summative assignments 0 40 40 Exam preparation 0 20 20 Exam (x1, summative) 3 0 3 Total 39 111 150 Learning Activities Summary
Topics:
1. Introduction to mechanics / forces
2. Forces
3. Moments
4. Friction
5. Trusses
6. Controids
7. Distributed loading
8. Fluid pressures
9. Internal forces - Shear
10. Internal forces - Bending
Note: These are planned topics in the course. Some topics may be changed, added or deleted as appropriate. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
The course will be assessed as follows:
Assessment Task Task Type Due Weighting Learning Outcome Weekly Assessments Summative Weeks 1-13
40% 1 - 9 Exam Summative Exam period 60% 1 - 9
In order to pass the course students must achieve a minimum of 40% for the examination (course hurdle).
Assessment Related Requirements
Hurdles
Where the exam hurdle is not met students will receive a course result of the lesser of their calculated grade and the nominal
grade of 45, Fail. An additional assessment exam will be available to eligible students. Students should refer to the Modified arrangements for coursework assessment policy for eligibility criteria.
Assessment Detail
There are twelve summative assignments (Assessments 1-12) and a final exam in this course. Each assignment will be available once the required contents are covered and student will be given roughly 1 week to complete each assignment. The final exam will happen during the exam period.
In the assignments and the final, students are required to make decisions on how to solve problems, formulate the necessary equations and complete calculations. Clear communication of the solution process is emphasised as a key skill required of engineers.Submission
Submission of summative assignments is the quiz tool Mobius in MyUni. Mobius provides answer boxes for students to submit both their numerical answer(s) and the appropriate unit(s) to the given problems.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Student Support
- Academic Integrity for Students
- Academic Support with Maths
- Academic Support with writing and study skills
- Careers Services
- International Student Support
- Library Services for Students
- LinkedIn Learning
- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
- YouX Student Care - Advocacy, confidential counselling, welfare support and advice
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Policies & Guidelines
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- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
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- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
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- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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