Solid Mechanics is a fundamental subject in engineering and its principles and concepts provide a foundation for further learning in both broad and specialised engineering contexts. Engineers are required to design or analyse a variety of elements, components or structures that are often exposed to different loading conditions. An abstract and practical understanding of the mechanics of materials is therefore required. The abstract concepts of equilibrium and the compatibility of external and internal deformation in particular must be understood by every engineer.
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Prerequisites
NEF1102 - Engineering Physics 1
NEF1205 - Engineering Fundamentals
NEM1001 - Algebra and Calculus
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Learning Outcomes
1. | Calculate internal actions in a member including forces and, moments, and derive associated diagrams; | ||
2. | Evaluate centroids, centre of gravity, and moment of inertia of engineering cross-sections; | ||
3. | Determine the various types of stresses present in a structure, incorporating the mechanical properties of engineering materials; | ||
4. | Deduce principle stresses and strains using Mohr's circle and transformation formulas; | ||
5. | Analyse the deflection of engineering beams and shafts, and failure modes of compression members; | ||
6. | Formulate and solve problems by undertaking basic engineering analysis and write technical reports. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
---|---|---|
Assignment | Individual Homework Problems | 25% |
Project | Group Project Report | 25% |
Test | Tests (Individual) | 50% |
Required reading
Statics and mechanics of Materials 5th ed. in SI units
Hibbeler, R.C. (2017)
Pearson/Prentice Hall, Singapore.
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