Statics (4cr)

Objective

Students will be competent in correctly using basic variables in statics, drawing free body diagrams for structures and forming equilibrium equations for simple bar structures such as trusses, beams and frames. Moreover, they will be able to define stress resultant diagrams for simple bar structures using equilibrium equations.

Content

? Force, components of force and force resultants
? Momentum and force couple
? Free body diagram
? Equilibrium equations
? Center of gravity
? Support reactions
? Recognising a statically determinate structure
? Member forces of truss structure
? Internal forces and stress resultant diagrams of beam- and frame structures
? Pinned beam and -frame

Qualifications

Algebra, Geometry, Vectors and Matrices, Mechanics.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1 Student knowns the basics of the course
3 Student knowns the contents of the course well
5 Student knowns the contents of the course well and can apply their knowledge in practice

Materials

Tapio Salmi: Statiikka. Pressus Oy, Tampere.
Availability: https://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/holdingsInfo?sk=fi_EN&bibId=40615

Lecturer's material.

Teaching methods

Lectures, calculation exercises and homework.