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Unit of Study ENG10757 - Applied Mechanics (2014)

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Unit description

Examines the response of bodies or systems of bodies, at rest or in motion, to external load actions. Applied mechanics is the practical application of the principles of mechanics to real world examples. Statics is a branch of mechanics which deals with bodies at rest under the influence of forces in equilibrium. A teacher-student interaction strategy is used to ensure an understanding of the concepts and principles of mechanics.

Unit content

Topic 1: Introduction to vectors
Topic 2: Vector sums, dot and cross products
Topic 3: Free body diagrams
Topic 4: Forces in equilibrium
Topic 5: Moments and couples
Topic 6: Centroids, first and second moments of area
Topic 7: Reactions in simply supported beams
Topic 8: Shearing force and bending moment
Topic 9: Trusses: reactions and forces in truss members

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Lismore Session 2 Session 2

Learning outcomes and graduate attributes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

GA1: Intellectual rigour, GA2: Creativity, GA3: Ethical practice, GA4: Knowledge of a discipline, GA5: Lifelong learning, GA6: Communication and social skills, GA7: Cultural competence
Learning outcome count Learning outcome description GA1 GA2 GA3 GA4 GA5 GA6 GA7
1 demonstrate an understanding of load actions acting on bodies in equilibrium
2 demonstrate proficiency in calculating reactions in beams and trusses
3 determine properties of area including centroids and first and second moments of area
4 analyse axial force, shear force and bending moments in simple structures
5 analyse simply supported trusses to determine member forces
6 demonstrate proficiency in conducting and recording experimental results and presenting the results in a written report.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  1. demonstrate an understanding of load actions acting on bodies in equilibrium
    • GA4:
  2. demonstrate proficiency in calculating reactions in beams and trusses
    • GA4:
  3. determine properties of area including centroids and first and second moments of area
    • GA4:
  4. analyse axial force, shear force and bending moments in simple structures
    • GA4:
  5. analyse simply supported trusses to determine member forces
    • GA4:
  6. demonstrate proficiency in conducting and recording experimental results and presenting the results in a written report.
    • GA6:

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