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Course Outlines 2019

CEME 1004 - Engineering Mechanics - Statics

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2019
This course familiarises students with the principles of static equilibrium by applying Newton's laws of motion to solve
engineering problems. Emphasis is placed on drawing free body diagrams and self checking strategies. Topics include
introduction to forces; 2D equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies; centre of gravity and centroids; distributed loading and
hydrostatics; friction; analysis of truss structures; and shear force and bending moment diagrams.

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General Course Information

Course Details

Course Code CEME 1004

Course Engineering Mechanics - Statics

Coordinating School of Civil, Environmental & Mining Eng

Unit

Term Semester 1

Level Undergraduate

Location/s North Terrace Campus

Units 3

Contact Up to 4 hours per week (Semester 1) per week; Up to 8 hours (Summer School) per week

Available for Y
Study
Abroad and
Exchange

Assumed SACE Stage 2 Physics

Knowledge

This course familiarises students with the principles of static equilibrium by applying Newton's laws
of motion to solve engineering problems. Emphasis is placed on drawing free body diagrams and
Course
self checking strategies. Topics include introduction to forces; 2D equilibrium of particles and rigid
Description
bodies; centre of gravity and centroids; distributed loading and hydrostatics; friction; analysis of
truss structures; and shear force and bending moment diagrams.

Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Mr Brendan Scott

Course Coordinator and Lecturer: Brendan Scott

Lecturer: Andrew MacKinnon
Lecturer: Michael Griffith
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
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On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1 Define Newton's laws of motion.

2 Recall trigonometric laws and apply to the addition and decomposition of vectors quantities.

3 Identify the moment of a force and calculate its value about a specified axis. Define the moment of a couple.

4 Describe the concept of dry friction and analyse the equilibrium of rigid bodies subjected to this force.

5 Construct "Free Body Diagrams" of real world problems and apply Newton's Laws of motion and vector
operations to evaluate equilibrium of particles and bodies.

6 Apply the principles of equilibrium of particles and bodies to analyse the forces in planar truss members.

7 Discuss the concepts of ``centre of gravity'' and ``centroids'' and compute their location for bodies of arbitrary
shape.

8 Apply the concepts used for determining centre of gravity and centroids to find the resultant of a generally
distributed loading.

9 Use methods learnt for equilibrium of bodies and the resultant of a generally distributed loading to compute the
internal forces in beams. Generalise the procedure to construct bending moments and shear force diagrams
(internal forces) and utilise this information in engineering design.

The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia Stage One Competencies for a
Professional Engineer.
The course is designed to develop the following Elements of Competency: 1.1 1.2 1.6

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

Course Learning
University Graduate Attribute
Outcome(s)

Deep discipline knowledge 1-9

informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their
program of studies
acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant
programs)

Critical thinking and problem solving 4,5,6,8,9

steeped in research methods and rigor
based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge
development
demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment

Career and leadership readiness 9

technology savvy
professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
forward thinking and well informed
tested and validated by work based experiences

Learning Resources
Required Resources
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A full set of course notes are available to order from the online shop and collect from the Image and Copy Centre
(http://www.adelaide.edu.au/icc/). A pdf of the file is also available in MyUni
Recommended Resources
The following text book is recommended to assist your learning with this course:

Hibbeler, R. C. (2017). Engineering Mechanics Statics, 14th Edition in SI units, Pearson.

http://www.pearson.com.au/9781292089232

Additionally, the following is text is a useful supplementary resource to the course content in MyUni.

Meriam, J. L. & Kraige, L. G. (2013). Engineering Mechanics Statics, 7th Edition, Wiley.
http://au.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-EHEP002436.html

Both the above texts contain many worked examples and tutorial questions that are available to use as additional
practice exercises.

In addition to textbooks, there is a substantial volume of resources available on the internet that students can tap into.

Online Learning
Formative (practice questions) and summative (marked) assessments will be delivered in MyUni. All resources
(PowerPoint slides, lecture recordings, assignments, etc.) will be available on MyUni.

Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes
Formal Contact Hours
The formal learning activities are a combination of lecture and tutorial style formats. For example, new material will be
presented and supported by problem solving exercises (formative assessment) to be completed by students. Students
will benefit from participation in the interactive environment during formal contact times.

Statics Drop-In Zone (adjacent to Maths Learning Centre in the Hub)

Students are encouraged to seek further clarification of theory presented from the learning support provided in the
Statics Drop-In zone adjacent to the Maths Learning Centre. The Statics Drop-In Zone will run from Week 2 of
Semester until Swot Vac.
Students are encouraged to attend the Statics Drop-In Zone at the following times:
Mondays 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Fridays 10 am - 4 pm

Additionally, the Maths Learning Centre contains a webpage that summarises the assumed knowledge that is needed
to solve some of the problems in this course: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/mathslearning/resources/statics/
Students are encouraged to visit the Maths Learning Centre for assistance should they have any queries associated
with the mathematics that is assumed knowledge for this course.

PASS (Peer Assisted Study Sessions)

PASS classes utilise a 'flipped classroom' approach (they are not tutorials) and there is no teaching involved, just
facilitation for up to 25 no. students to work stuff out on their own. PASS classes are structured (unlike the Drop-In
Zone) with worksheets and extra problems design by the PASS leader (a high achieving undergraduate student who
recently completed this course) to help students. PASS is for all students, whether to improve from a Distinction to a
High Distinction; a Pass to a Credit or even just to obtain a pass. You don't have to enrol or register, just find the class
time that suits you and come along. For more information please refer to: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/pass/
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Activity Contact Hours Independent Study Hours Total

Lectures & In-class (formative) 36 54 90
assignments
In-class quizzes (x2, summative) 2 12 14
Assignments (x9, summative) 0 27 27
Exam preparation 0 20 20
Exam (x1, summative) 3 0 3
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Total 41 110 154

Learning Activities Summary

No information currently available.

Assessment
Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience.
Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online
discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS
surveys and Program reviews.

SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties,
and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning
environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT
Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion
of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is
made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data
is available.

Student Support
Academic Support with Maths
Academic Support with writing and speaking skills
Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
International Student Support
AUU Student Care - Advocacy, confidential counselling, welfare support and advice
Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
Reasonable Adjustments to Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy

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Academic Honesty Policy
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Copyright Compliance Policy
Coursework Academic Programs Policy
Elder Conservatorium of Music Noise Management Plan
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IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment
Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
Student Grievance Resolution Process

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