Engineering Statics

This course aims to provide important fundamentals in engineering mechanics.

The statics component in engineering mechanics focuses on finding and analysing the governing mechanical characteristics of structural elements and bodies in equilibrium.

The concepts of vectors, forces, moments and state of equilibrium are first introduced to provide the understanding of using free-body diagrams and static equations for mechanical analysis.

Application of these concepts in structural analysis of trusses is considered with the method of joints and the method of sections.

Students will also learn about friction, centre of mass, area moment of inertia. 

This course will mainly be conducted through lectures and tutorials. There will be two assignments and one mid-trimester quiz as part of continuous assessment. At the end of the trimester, students will need to complete a final examination.