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
Degree list
The following degrees include this course