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ENG151 - Statics

2023

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Engineering

NT Stage 2 (Year 12) Mathematical Methods (or equivalent) or have completed SMA101

Unit Description

Statics is the study of methods for quantifying the forces between bodies. This unit provides the basis for calculating forces in structures and mechanisms. It focusses on solving forces acting on two dimensional problems of rigid bodies and frames. Specific topics covered include force vectors, equilibrium of a particle, force system resultants, equilibrium of a rigid body, basic structural analysis, internal forces, friction, screw threads, centre of gravity and centroid, and moments of inertia. The unit also introduces basic sketching and drawing skills necessary to define engineering problems.

This unit is reliant on on-line materials including electronic submission of assessment items. Students must have access to a reliable high-speed broadband connection and a scanner.

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Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Simplify force and moment systems.
2.	Draw and apply free body diagrams to solve engineering systems.
3.	Analyse particles in equilibrium.
4.	Analyse simple engineering problems in statics.
5.	Observe and explain basic behaviour of static systems.
6.	Use effective communication methods to convey ideas and principles.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Design and build project (balsa model and report (1000 words))	15%	4,5,6
2.	Quiz (5 x 20 mins)	15%	1,2,3,4,5
3.	Mid Semester Test (45 minutes)	20%	1,2,3,4,5
4.	Final test (1 hour)	30%	1,2,3,4,5
5.	CAD Project (equivalent to 10 pages)	20%	1,2,3,4,5,6

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2023	Semester 1	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR	View
2023	Semester 1	External	External Studies	OLR	View
2023	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR

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OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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