MECHANICS

Description

This module consists of two components, statics and dynamics. In this module, students will be introduced to the basic principles of statics and provided with an introduction to elementary strength of materials (direct and bending stresses) In dynamics, students will be introduced to the concepts of linear momentum and the mathematical modelling of one and two degree of freedom mechanical systems. Indicitive content includes: Statics: Force Systems Equilibrium Free body Diagrams Structures: Trusses, Machines and Frames Shear stress and Bending Moment Diagrams To provide students with an introduction to the fundamental concepts of engineering analysis, as applied to the strength and stiffness of statically determinate structures with unixial stress fields. Provide students with the fundamental analytical skills to mathematically model the motion of systems of particles and rigid bodies with and without mass and/or external forces. Attributes Developed 001 Solve static equilibrium problems and stresses in simply loaded 2D trusses, 1D beams and setresses in members under bending loads CP 002 Discuss the principle of conservation of momentum and its relevance to physical phenomena and engineering practice K 003 Solve for the motion of one and two degree of freedom rigid body systems with external applied forces 004 Analyse simple dynamic systems