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The aim of this subject is to provide an introduction to modelling the stresses and deformations that occur when axial and flexural loads are applied to a body in static equilibrium, as well as the translational and rotational motions that eventuate in a body subject to different load applications. The learning will be conducted in the classroom and lab, utilising team-based approach and principles of active learning. The subject provides the basis for all the mechanical engineering subjects that follow. The calculations introduced in this subject are the most common type of calculations performed by professional mechanical engineers in all sectors of the industry. INDICATIVE CONTENT Topics to be covered include free-body diagrams; equilibrium of rigid bodies; stresses and strains; coordinate systems; statically indeterminate systems; flexure; particle kinematics; particle kinetics; impulse and momentum; rigid body kinematic and dynamics; angular impulse and momentum; work and energy. Having completed this unit the student should be able to:
Continuous individual in-class quizzes
Continuous group in-class exercises
3 laboratory group assignments approx 30hr per student
weeks 3–11
Written exam 2hr
hurdle: must pass to pass subject
Joseph Klewicki
no reviews yetChristian Brandl
no reviews yettook it Sem 2, 2024
one of the most complained-about subjects in the engineering degree. workshops are assessed rather than teaching, the only learning materials are short videos and a textbook, and past papers come with no solutions
took it Sem 1, 2025
group work is a recurring problem — teams with uneven contributions are common and the subject does little to manage it. start each assignment early to give your group time to catch up before the deadline
took it Sem 2, 2024
exam difficulty varies significantly by lecturer and semester. daniel chung is generally considered more manageable than christian brandl — check who you have before finalising your study approach