Hobart
This unit has been discontinued.
Introduction
The main objective of this unit is to develop in students the ability to analyse engineering statics problems in a simple and logical manner through the application of several basic principles. It will consolidate the fundamental concepts of Newton’s Mechanics learnt by students in physics courses during their college studies. [It also aims to provide students with the ability to make an informed decision about what a career in civil engineering might entail.]
The unit covers fundamental concepts and principles of engineering mechanics - statics. The unit is a pre-requisite for KNE151 Engineering Dynamics and KNE216 Civil Engineering 1, core units in Civil and Mechanical specialisations.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Engineering Statics |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ENG103 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering |
| Discipline | Engineering |
| Coordinator | Ali Tolooiyan |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Introductory |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
1. Analyse the static equilibrium in a range of common engineering contexts.
2. Present static equilibrium analysis results in form of axial force, shear force and bending moment diagrams.
3. Analyse hydrostatic forces on rigid bodies using established calculation methods and/or MATLAB.
4. Analyse internal forces in members of trusses and frames using established calculation methods and/or MATLAB.
5. Calculate centres of gravity and area moments of inertia using established calculation methods and/or MATLAB.
6. Communicate a set of conclusions in a professional laboratory report utilising data collected in a laboratory experiment.
Fees
Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
- XPD142
- KNE113
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | TBA |
|---|---|
| Assessment | 5 major assessment tasks: Tutorial submission (10%), Mid-semester test (15%), Laboratory reports (15%), MATLAB exercise (10%) and 3-hour exam (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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