Statics (3cr)

Objective

Students will understand the fundamental principles of statics. They will be competent in applying the theory of statics to statically determined structures

Content

Fundamental laws of mechanics,resolving forces into their components. Combining of force systems Moment of a force with respect to a point and axle. Equilibrium of a particle and a rigid body. Center of gravity calculations. Statically determinate beams. Equilibrium of a particle system and systems of rigid bodies. Trusses.

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

A satisfactory grade is reached by carrying out the exercises and mastering the fundamentals of statics. This means that the student is able to solve at least two problems of the the five ones given at the examination.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

A good grade is reached by solving at least three problems of the five ones given.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

An excellent grade can be earned only by solving four basic problems correctly and in addition to that, by solving a challenging problem, the significance of which is clearly indicated on the examination paper.

Materials

Meriam & Kraige. Statics, 7th edition ( Full text available on the internet)

Electric handout accessible on the SEAMK intranet