James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023

EG1011 - Statics and Dynamics

Subject Description

<b>Statics:</b> Review of forces and moments: Couples, Equivalent systems; Objects in Equilibrium: Reactions, Static equilibrium, Free-body diagrams; Analysis of Structures: Trusses, Frames and Machines; Distributed loads; Internal Forces and Moments: Bending moment and Shear force diagrams. <b>Dynamics:</b> Review of kinematics and kinetics of particles: Curvilinear motion of particles; Relative motion of two particles; Work-energy methods; Kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies: General plane motion; Relative motion; Kinetics of rigid bodies.

Learning Outcomes

• gain knowledge of the fundamentals of engineering statics and dynamics
• use techniques for analysing forces, structures and the performance of mechanisms
• use techniques for problem identification, formulation and solution

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (55%) - Individual
• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (25%) - Individual
• Assignment - (10%) - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (10%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

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