Statics (ENGR10005)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| 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.
This subject will provide a lens on the University’s Joining Melbourne Modules. These will be completed in parallel to the subject - unless already successfully completed. It will also support the Discovery goals for commencing students by introducing emerging concepts and research in the discipline area; ways to connect with the larger University community including peers, teachers and student groups; and awareness of the academic expectations, and of wellbeing support offered at the University of Melbourne.
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
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Joining Melbourne Modules, and the learning outcomes of these, in relation to Mapping Environments subject matter and learning activities.
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: 8 November 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAST10005 | Calculus 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| MAST10006 | Calculus 2 |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (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: 8 November 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
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 8 are addressed in this assessment
| Throughout the teaching period | 20% |
Written exam. ILOs 1 to 5,7 to 9 are addressed in the exam
| During the examination period | 40% |
Last updated: 8 November 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Rick Zhang 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 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Rick Zhang
email: rick.zhang@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
What do these dates mean
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Last updated: 8 November 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Environments 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
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
Last updated: 8 November 2024