FNEG1004Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics

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.

Availability

Not currently offered.

This Course was last offered in Semester 2 - 2024.

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  

Requisite

This course is equivalent to CIVL1100. If you have successfully completed CIVL1100, you cannot enrol in FNEG1004.

This course is only available to students enrolled in the

Diploma in Engineering [40128] or the

Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering [40305] programs.

Assumed knowledge

Knowledge of trigonometry and calculus as gained through completion of FNMT1002 or HSC Extension Maths. If you have not studied these topics previously then it is not advisable to take this course. Please contact your Program Convenor for advice.

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

Course outline

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