Course overview
This course provides and introduction to engineering mechanics based on the principles of static equilibrium. Students will learn how to apply the principles of equilibrium for the analysis and design of isolated elements, trusses and frames. This course provides essential knowledge of Statics that include analyse forces, moments and their effects on the equilibrium state of particles, rigid bodies and structural members.
- Fundaments Of Statics
- Applications Of Statics
Course learning outcomes
- Draw free body diagrams to depict objects modelled as particles or rigid bodies, including external loads applied, reactions at supports, and geometrical dimensions applicable, for analytical analysis
- Analyse and determine the resultant effects of a system of forces and moments on the equilibrium state of an engineering object or structure, in parts or as a whole
- Analyse and determine key properties of geometric profiles and load distributions, as well as their equivalent effects on engineering objects or structural members, in both 2D and 3D
- Analyse planar truss structures and determine the forces in truss members
- Apply mechanics principles and equations to analyse problems involving the interaction of bodies where dry friction will governing static equilibrium or motion
- Calculate internal forces (shear force and bending moment) at any section within a member of a structural system and draw diagrams for internal forces to show their variations along the member
- Determine and interpret the effects of forces on the behaviour and motions of engineering objects in non-equilibrium conditions
- Apply Mechanics principles and equations to analyse problems and engineering constraints, to extract critical information to develop solutions, and to communicate the results and problem-solving processes
Availability
Class details
Mawson Lakes
Group 1
Class number 26747
Section FR01
Size 70
Available 63
Class number 26748
Section TU01
Size 70
Available 63
Adelaide City Campus East
Group 1
Class number 26749
Section FR01
Size 420
Available 384
Class number 26750
Section TU11
Size 40
Available 30
Class number 26751
Section TU10
Size 40
Available 38
Class number 26753
Section TU08
Size 40
Available 36
Class number 26754
Section TU07
Size 40
Available 39
Class number 26756
Section TU05
Size 40
Available 36
Class number 26757
Section TU04
Size 40
Available 37
Class number 26759
Section TU02
Size 40
Available 33
Class number 26760
Section TU01
Size 40
Available 35
Class details
Mawson Lakes
Group 1
Class number 61833
Section FR01
Size 70
Available 69
Class number 61834
Section TU01
Size 70
Available 69
Adelaide City Campus East
Group 1
Class number 61835
Section FR01
Size 232
Available 223
Class number 61827
Section TU06
Size 40
Available 34
Class number 61828
Section TU05
Size 40
Available 40
Class number 61829
Section TU04
Size 40
Available 39
Class number 61830
Section TU03
Size 40
Available 39
Class number 61831
Section TU02
Size 40
Available 40
Class number 61832
Section TU01
Size 40
Available 39
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