This course introduces the fundamental principles in mechanics. Structural design applications of a variety of problems are developed throughout the course using examples that elucidate the theory of mechanics. The primary aim of this course is to provide a solid foundation for students in the field of mechanical engineering. Specific topics include:
- Statics of particles; forces in a plane and in space
- Equivalent systems of forces; Cartesian vector and vector operations
- Equilibrium of rigid bodies; including free body diagrams
- Simple trusses
- Distributed forces; centroids, centres of gravity and moments of inertia
- Static indeterminacy and friction
- Internal forces; including shear and moment diagrams
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Identify and manipulate forces and their resultants in one- two- and three dimensions.
- Recognise and classify moments and couples created by forces.
- Employ mechanical equilibrium and free body diagrams to solve mechanical statics problems, including bending moment diagrams.
- Acquire skills for testing the bending of a beam and the construction of a bridge model subject to testing.
- Analyse and demonstrate the stability conditions of mechanical equilibrium.
- Define and evaluate the fundamentals of mechanical testing of materials (tension, compression, shear).
Indicative Assessment
- Tutorial Engagement (4) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
- Online assignments (16) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
- Mid semester test (20) [LO 1,2,3]
- Lab assignments (10) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Bridge competition (10) [LO 4,6]
- Final exam (40) [LO 1,2,3,4,5,6]
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Workload
130 hours including contact hours (lectures, tutorials, laboratories) as well as time for preparation, assignments and independent reading.
Prescribed Texts
Engineering Mechanics STATICS, 15th edition, R.C. Hibbeler
(No other text)
Assumed Knowledge
Students are assumed to have achieved a level of knowledge of mathematics comparable to at least ACT Mathematics Methods or NSW Mathematics or equivalent.Areas of Interest
- Materials Science
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Engineering
- Mechatronics
- Materials
- Mechanical
- Renewable Energy
- Biotechnology
- Energy Change
Minors
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $4980 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $6360 |
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Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7216 | 22 Jul 2024 | 29 Jul 2024 | 31 Aug 2024 | 25 Oct 2024 | In Person | View |
