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Statics (ENGR10005)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
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Overview
Availability | Semester 2 |
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Fees | Look up fees |
Statics introduces the principles of how objects behave when subject to forces with a mix of design projects, interactive workshops and lectures. It assumes a preference of mathematical, graphical and analytical ways of knowing, quantitative analysis and physical principles. Through analysis, model simulations, laboratory work, testing and evaluation, students will explore the fundamentals of structural analysis and commonly used materials, construction/manufacturing methods and systems. Considering the design, fabrication, buildability and sustainability issues will provide the contextual links between statics theory and the finished product.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Apply the concepts of equilibrium of particles and bodies to evaluate support reactions on structures, forces in trusses and internal forces in beams
- Describe how engineering principles and material properties are fundamental to engineered products and structures
- Identify basic properties structural materials, manufacturing processes and the environmental implications of their selection and use in engineering
- Use quantitative models to evaluate trade offs between alternative designs
- Analyse the inter-relationships in modeling a truss from the statics, materials and geometric perspectives
- Write basic MATLAB programs to perform a variety of simple tasks to assist in the design and analysis of structural and dynamic systems
- Evaluate the sustainability implications of alternative materials
- Evaluate the relationship between engineering solutions, construction/manufacture and buildability
Generic skills
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork
- Communication skills for written and oral presentation
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Capacity to tackle unfamiliar problems
- Perceptions of own learning and development
- Understanding the need to externally review and critically reflect on own capabilities
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MAST10005 | Calculus 1 |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MAST10006 | Calculus 2 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MAST10007 | Linear Algebra |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MAST10021 | Calculus 2: Advanced | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MAST10022 | Linear Algebra: Advanced | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Note: these can be taken concurrently (at the same time)
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
ENVS10009 Structural Environments (prior 2017)
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Design and build group project - preliminary, 10 to 15 hours work per student plus workshop contact time. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 to 3 are addressed in this project
| Week 6 | 10% |
Design and build group challenge – final (weekly) 30 - 40 hours per student plus workshop contact time. ILOs 1 to 9 are addressed in this assessment
| Throughout the teaching period | 30% |
Tutorial participation and problem sheets (weekly). ILOs 1 to 9 are addressed in this assessment
| Throughout the semester | 20% |
Written exam. ILOs 1 to 5,7 to 9 are addressed in the exam
| During the examination period | 40% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Elisa Lumantarna Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 60 hours (Lectures: 24 hours per semester; Tutorials: 12 hours per semester; Workshops: 24 hours per semester) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Environments Informal specialisation Bachelor of Design Elective Subjects Informal specialisation Non-allowed Breadth Subjects within the Bachelor of Design - relating to specific majors Major Engineering Systems - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022