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Engineering Statics unit (KAA110)

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Location: Hobart, Launceston

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
College Office - CSE
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

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Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Launceston Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 23/2/2025 24/3/2025 13/4/2025 31/5/2025

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Unit census dates currently displaying for 2025 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2025 will be available from the 1st October 2024. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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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
030900 $1,164.00 $1,164.00 not applicable $3,239.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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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

AssessmentClass 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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