Undergraduate USA-MENG1014-2021

Engineering Mechanics

Duration

10 weeks

Study method

100% Online

Available loans

FEE-HELP

Prior study

Not required

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Subject details

What you'll learn

By the end of this 10-week course, you’ll be able to:

Explain the fundamental concepts, laws, principles and techniques of Statics, as well as their applications in civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering.
Develop free-body diagrams to depict physical configurations and force systems that govern the behaviour of a physical body, in parts or as a whole, for effectively analysing and solving mechanics problems.
Analyse and calculate the aggregated effect of a system of forces and moments on the equilibrium state and behaviour of an engineering object or structure, in parts or as a whole, in a plane or in space.
Assess the basic effects of forces on the behaviour and motion of engineering objects in non-equilibrium conditions.
Apply Mechanics principles and equations to define problems and constraints; to extract critical information to develop solutions; and to communicate the results and problem-solving processes.

Topics covered

- Introduction, Mechanics Principles and Vectors
- Forces
- Moment
- Equivalent Force System
- Free Body Diagram and Equilibrium
- Planar Truss
- Friction
- Centroid
- Introduction to Dynamics

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

Mechanics is the science which describes and predicts the conditions of rest or motion of bodies under the action of forces. Your course focuses on the mechanics of rigid bodies, concentrating on statics and also introduces you to dynamics. You’ll develop systematic approaches to solving mechanics problems that you will use throughout your engineering career.

UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.

Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.

This is a first-year course from UniSA Online’s Associate Degree in Engineering.

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