CIVL1100
10 units
1000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course introduces some basic principles of engineering mechanics in as simple a manner as possible. Emphasis is placed upon students gaining a real understanding of the laws and principles of mechanics. This course provides essential foundation knowledge for all disciplines of engineering and surveying and will be assumed knowledge in many of the courses taken in later years of undergraduate programs.
Availability2021 Course Timetables
PSB Singapore
- Trimester 3 - 2021 (Singapore)
BCA Singapore
- Semester 2 - 2021
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2021
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Apply the laws and principles of mechanics to a basic level
2. Formulate, analyse and solve simple problems in mechanics
3. Recognise the assumptions and limitations of the approaches used
Content
- Basic assumptions of theory of structures: ideal materials, small deflections
- Equilibrium, redundancy, stability
- Stress, strain, extension of bars
- Compatibility
- Bending Moment and Shear Force diagrams for simple beams
- Properties of areas
- Stresses due to bending: normal and shear
- Combined stresses
- Column buckling
- Hydrostatics
Assumed knowledge
Knowledge of trigonometry and calculus as gained through completion of MATH1002 or higher or HSC Extension Maths
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Assignment 1
Written Assignment: Assignment 2
Written Assignment: Assignment 3
In Term Test: Mid-semester examination
Formal Examination: Final Formal Examination
Contact hours
BCA Singapore
Lecture
Face to Face On Campus 4 hour(s) per Week for Full Term starting in week 1
2 x 2 hour lectures per week. All lectures are unique; there are no repeat lectures.
Tutorial
Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term starting in week 2
1 x 2 hour tutorial per week.
Callaghan
Lecture
Face to Face On Campus 4 hour(s) per Week for Full Term starting in week 1
2 x 2 hour lectures per week. All lectures are unique; there are no repeat lectures.
Tutorial
Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term starting in week 2
1 x 2 hour tutorial per week.
PSB Singapore
Lecture
Face to Face On Campus 4 hour(s) per Week for Full Term starting in week 1
2 x 2 hour lectures per week. All lectures are unique; there are no repeat lectures.
Tutorial
Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term starting in week 2
1 x 2 hour tutorial per week.
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