Unit Outline

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.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


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

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Anti-requisite (mutual excl)	ENG103 JEE135

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	External Exam	Exam Period	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Problem-solving challenges	Refer to Assessment Description	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Class tests	Refer to Assessment Description	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 4:	Laboratories	Refer to Assessment Description	30 %	LO2, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: External Exam

Task Description:

A closed book exam which will cover all aspects of the unit. The primary emphasis will be problem identification, formulation and solution and demonstration of basic fundamentals of statics. Supplementary tables and/or formulae would be provided, if needed for the problems.

Task Length:

3 hours

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Draw free-body diagrams of objects at equilibrium and construct equilibrium equations	LO1
2	Section member to highlight identify the internal forces and construct the internal force diagrams	LO2
3	Isolate individual members of structures and identify the internal forces acting on individual members	LO3
4	Apply the principles of first moment to identify the centroid	LO4
5	Apply the principles of second moments	LO4

Assessment Task 2: Problem-solving challenges

Task Description:

Ongoing problem-solving activities will be undertaken regularly throughout the semester. The primary emphasis will be problem identification, formulation and solution and demonstration of basic fundamentals of statics.

Task Length:

There will be four problem solving activities during the semester with around 5-7 questions each. The problems will be distributed in weeks 1, 4, 6 and 10 and the submission dates are Weeks 5, 7, 9 and 13.

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Draw free-body diagrams of objects at equilibrium and construct equilibrium equations	LO1
2	Section member to identify the internal forces and construct the internal force diagrams	LO2
3	Isolate individual members of structures and identify the internal forces acting on individual members	LO3
4	Apply the principles of first moment to identify the centroid	LO4
5	Apply the principles of second moments	LO4

Assessment Task 3: Class tests

Task Description:

Two closed book class tests, held during weeks 5-6 and 9-10, which will cover aspects of the unit covered up to the test. The primary emphasis will be problem identification, formulation and solution and demonstration of basic fundamentals of statics. Supplementary tables and/or formulae would be provided, if needed for the problems.

Task Length:

2 × 60-90 mins

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Draw free-body diagrams of objects at equilibrium and construct equilibrium equations	LO1
2	Section member to identify the internal forces and construct internal force diagrams	LO2
3	Isolate individual members of structures and identify the internal forces acting on individual members	LO3
4	Apply the principles of first moment to identify the centroid	LO4
5	Apply the principles of second moments	LO4

Assessment Task 4: Laboratories

Task Description:

Students will perform laboratory experiments for the purpose of studying static equilibrium, the centre of gravity and internal forces. Students will report on the activities undertaken. Students will develop basic analytical and written communication skills through lab reports.

Formal reports are due within 2 weeks of the laboratory session.

Task Length:

There are two laboratory reports for AMC students and three for School of Engineering students. This is because AMC has a separate unit on Hydrostatics. The reports will have length of 10-20 pages.

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Section member to identify the internal forces	LO2
2	Construct the internal force diagrams	LO2
3	Apply the principles of first moment to identify the centroid	LO4
4	Apply the principles of second moments	LO4

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.