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
Class number 26350
Section FR01
Size 80
Available 73
Class number 26351
Section PR01
Size 80
Available 73
Class number 26347
Section WS01
Size 40
Available 36
Class number 26346
Section WS02
Size 40
Available 37
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 26352
Section FR01
Size 320
Available 266
Class number 26353
Section PR01
Size 190
Available 163
Class number 25019
Section PR02
Size 200
Available 173
Class number 26349
Section WS01
Size 45
Available 39
Class number 26348
Section WS02
Size 45
Available 23
Class number 25025
Section WS03
Size 45
Available 43
Class number 25024
Section WS04
Size 45
Available 34
Class number 25023
Section WS05
Size 45
Available 32
Class details
Mawson Lakes
Class number 56224
Section FR01
Size 88
Available 87
Class number 56225
Section PR01
Size 88
Available 87
Class number 56221
Section WS01
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 56220
Section WS02
Size 30
Available 29
Class number 55110
Section WS03
Size 30
Available 30
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 56226
Section FR01
Size 88
Available 82
Class number 58739
Section PR01
Size 88
Available 82
Class number 56223
Section WS01
Size 50
Available 49
Class number 56222
Section WS02
Size 50
Available 45
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