- Course Code
- EG 1527
- Credit Points
- 20
- Course Coordinator
- Dr P C Davidson
Pre-requisites
EG 1007 and either EG 1006 or MA 1002 (MA 1504 as a co-requisite is acceptable in place of EG 1006 or MA 1002).
Overview
The planar kinematics of particles will be studied and further developed to the study of planar mechanism. Newton's Second and Third Laws will be applied to the analysis of connected systems. Kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies moving in a single plane, including rectilinear and rotational motion, will be studied. The motion of bodies of constant and variable mass acted upon by variable forces, including impulsive ones, will be examined.
Stress, strain and elasticity will be introduced and applied, together with the principles of static equilibrium and compatibility, to a range of problems, including the analysis of forces and deflections in statically determinate trusses, and of shear force and bending moment distribution in beams. Some fluid properties will be reviewed and employed in hydrostatics problems, including manometry and the generation of force on submerged surfaces.
The structure, processing and mechanical characteristics of a wide range of engineering materials are introduced. Materials involved include soils and rocks, steels, polymers, concrete, glasses and composites.
Structure
4 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial per week.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination paper (80%) and in-course assessment (20%).