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Engineering Mechanics
Undergraduate | USA-ENR119 | 2019
Course information for 2019 intake
Structure a foundation in dynamic design, modelling and mechanical systems. Assess how force and stability effects structures. From vectors to gravity and friction, analyse and recognise structural constraints to solve mechanical problems.
- Study method
- Online & on-campus
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
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Engineering Mechanics
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- clearly explain fundamental concepts, laws, principles, and techniques of Engineering Statics, as well as basic concepts of Dynamics
- competently develop proper free-body diagrams to depict physical configurations and force systems that govern the behaviour of a physical body
- correctly analyse and calculate effects of forces and moments on the equilibrium state of an engineering object or structure in a plane and in space
- effectively work, as an individual and in group, to apply acquired Mechanics knowledge to define problems and constraints, to extract critical information to develop solutions, and to communicate the results and problem solving processes with peers.
- Fundamental principles of engineering statics
- Vector operations and force vectors
- Moment and couple moment
- Equivalent force system and distributed forces
- Supports and free body diagram
- Equilibrium: particle and rigid body
- Centre of gravity and centroid
- Planar truss
- Centre of gravity and centroid
- Moment of inertia
- Frictions
- Introduction to dynamics fundamentals
In the subject, students will develop the analytical and problem solving skills to model and analyse forces, moments and their effects on the equilibrium state of particles, rigid bodies and structural members. The subject will cover the following topics: basics of Engineering Mechanics, Vector Operations and Force Vectors, Moment and Couple Moment, Equivalent Force System and Distributed Forces, Supports and Free Body Diagrams, Equilibrium: Particles and Rigid Bodies, Centre of Gravity and Centroid, Frictions, Planar Truss, Moment of Inertia and Introduction to Fundamentals of Dynamics.
Please note: This subject has an on-campus attendance requirement. For more information, please visit theOn-campus Schedules section of the degree page.
- Project report (20%)
- Online participation (10%)
- Invigilated Exam (50%)
- Online Quizzes x 5 (20%)
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Prior study
To help set you up for success before you start this subject, we suggest completing or having equivalent knowledge in:
and one of
and one of
- USA-ENR118-Engineering Drawing with SolidWorks
USA-ENR110 (Not currently available)
and one of
Equivalent subjects
You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:
USA-ENR117 (Not currently available)
Others
A good knowledge of Year 12 Physics and Mathematics is required.
Additional requirements
- Attendance requirements - This subject has a 2 day on-campus attendance requirement. The on-campus schedule for Study Period 2 is 9am Tuesday 9 July 2019 to 5pm Wednesday 10 July 2019 . The schedule for Study Period 4 is 9am Monday 6 January 2020 to 5pm Tuesday 7 January 2020.
- Equipment requirements - Audio headset with microphone are required to access weekly consultation and help desk facilities.
- Other requirements -
Travel and accommodation resources
- Map of Mawson Lakes Campus
- UniSA advice on temporary accommodation (Information on student accommodation, backpackers, affordable hotels, serviced apartments, Aboriginal hostels)
- Getting to Mawson Lakes (including links to the Adelaide Metro transport system)
Financial support
- Please note that you may also be eligible for a travel subsidy from OUA.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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