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 regid bodies; including free body diagrams
• Simple trusses
• Distributed forces; centroids, centres of gravity and moments of inertia
• Static indeterminacy and friction
• Stress and strain concepts; including Hooke's law
• Mechanical properties of materials
• Axial and torsion loading
• Bending behaviour; including shear and moment diagrams

Upon completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to-

1. Identify and manipulate forces and their resultants in one- two- and three dimensions.
2. Recognise and classify moments and couples created by forces.
3. Employ mechanical equilibrium and free body diagrams to solve mechanical statics problems, including bending moment diagrams.
4. Acquire skills for testing the bending of a beam and the construction of a bridge model subject to testing.
5. Analyse and demonstrate the stability conditions of mechanical equilibrium.
6. Define and evaluate the fundamentals of mechanical testing of materials (tension, compression, shear).

Online Assignments (20%); Laboratories (10%); Bridge Competition (20%); Final Exam (50%)

Nominal load of 39 hours of lectures/tutorials, and additional laboratory classes.

ENGN1221

Students should be encouraged to take ENGN1218 Introduction to Electonics, concurrently

Text 1: Engineering Mechanics STATICS, 12th edition, R.C. Hibbeler

Text 2: Mechanics of Materials, 7th edition, R.C. Hibbeler

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