Engineering Statics unit (KAA110)

Introduction

The main objective of this unit is to develop the student's ability to analyse objects at rest or moving at constant velocity, in a simple and logical manner by applying rigid body mechanics. Students will gain an appreciation of the multiple applications of statics to different areas of engineering and the knowledge gained in this unit will lay the foundation for the study of more advanced units such as dynamics, fluid mechanics and solid mechanics.

Summary

Unit name	Engineering Statics
Unit code	KAA110
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering Sciences and Engineering Office
Discipline	National Centre for Maritime Engineering and Hydrodynamics|Engineering
Coordinator	Professor Tim Finnigan
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Learning Outcomes

• Calculate reactions acting on particles and rigid bodies using free body diagrams and equilibrium equations.
• Analyse members that are subjected to systems of forces and moments to enable the construction of axial force, shear force and bending moment diagrams.
• Determine forces acting on individual members of frames, machines and trusses.
• Determine the centroids, 2nd moments and product of area and inertial properties of various areas and simple objects.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
			not applicable

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Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

ENG103|JEE135

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	3 x 60 minute lecture weekly, 1 x 60 minute tutorial weekly, 3 x 120 to 180 minute practicals
Assessment	Class test (20%)|Problem-solving challenges (20%)|External Exam (30%)|Laboratories (30%)
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Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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