JEE135 Statics 2014.pdf

Unit Outline

The University of Tasmania 2013

The Australian Maritime College is an institute of the University of Tasmania

Unit Summary

Unit Title: Statics

Unit Code: JEE135

Semester: 1 Year 2014

Pre-Requisites: N/A

Prior knowledge

&/or skills: N/A

Courses: Bachelor of Engineering (Naval Architecture)

Bachelor of Engineering (Marine & Offshore Engineering)

Bachelor of Engineering (Ocean Engineering)

Bachelor of Engineering (UTAS)

Credit Points: 12.5

National Centre: Maritime Engineering and Hydrodynamics

Campus: Newnham

Teaching staff

Title Name Office Email Phone Consultation

Days & Times

Co-ordinator

& Lecturer Dr Jessica Walker G84 [email protected] 6324 9703

Wed 10am- 12pm

Wed 1pm 2pm

Tutor 1 Dr Ben French G84b [email protected] Wed 10am-12pm

Wed 2pm 4pm

Tutor 2 Jalal Rafie Shahraki Research

Hub [email protected]

Wed 10am-12pm

Wed 2pm 4pm

mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]

UNIT OUTLINE JEE135 STATICS

Unit outline version 7/2/2014 2

Unit description

The main objective of JEE135 Statics is to develop the students ability to analyse engineering

problems, related to objects at rest or moving at constant velocity, in a simple and logical manner by

applying physics principles. Specific topics include vector mechanics, free body diagrams, static

equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies, concentrated and distributed forces, centres of gravity and

moments of area and inertia and the analysis of structures such as trusses, frames and machines.

Students will gain an appreciation of the multiple applications of statics to different areas of

engineering through field trips and practical activities. The knowledge gained in this unit will lay the

foundation for the study of more advanced units such as dynamics, hydrostatics, fluid mechanics and

solid mechanics.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:

1. Describe and implement the basic principles of engineering statics in the analysis of forces and reactions for two- and three-dimensional bodies and simple engineering structures;

2. Apply diverse strategies and tactics for problem identification, classification, modelling, formulation and solution;

3. Use effective engineering communication by clearly and concisely expressing technical information; and

4. Engage in study and problem solving teams for the development and practice of teamwork and leadership skills.

Graduate attributes

BE Degree Outcomes

A. Demonstrate technical knowledge; B. Design for the maritime environment; C. Solve maritime engineering problems; D. Manage, create, use and disseminate information; E. Communicate effectively; F. Work in teams; G. Manage self and others; H. Negotiate the business environment; I. Behave as a professional; J. Consider wider context of engineering knowledge and work.

The relevant BE Degree Attributes are in the BE Course Rules at:

http://www.amc.edu.au/be.course.content.rules

http://www.amc.edu.au/be.course.content.rules



Content

1. Introduction to statics

The basic principles of engineering, Newtons laws, Newton gravitation, units and unit

conversion, problem set-up and solution techniques.

2. Vector analysis

Definition and use of vectors in the solution of engineering problems, vectors & scalars,

vector addition and multiplication (dot and cross products), resolution of a vector into

components, calculating unit vectors, matrix solutions in 2- and 3-dimensions. (Vector

analysis will be used throughout the following topics).

3. Equilibrium of particles

Free body diagrams, equilibrium concepts, two and three dimensional applications on

concurrent force systems.

4. Systems of forces and moments

The moment vector, moment of a force about a specified axis, couples and equivalent

systems.

5. Equilibrium of a rigid body

Supports and constraints, and equilibrium of rigid bodies in 2D and 3D systems.

6. Structural analysis

Analysis of trusses using the method of joints and the method of sections, and frames and

machines.

7. Internal forces and moments

Axial force, shear force and bending moment equations & diagrams.

8. Friction

Theory of dry friction, wedges and threads, friction of belts and pulley systems, rolling

resistance.

9. Centroids and centres of area & mass

Centroids of areas and composite areas, distributed loads, centroids of volumes, centre of

mass of objects and composite objects.

10. Moments of inertia

Definition of inertia of area and mass, parallel-axes theorem, principal axes, hydrostatics

applications.



Learning resources required

Requisite texts

The following books are required and will be used extensively. Both books are packaged together

with the access kit and are available from the Co-Op bookshop. You must have a copy!

Hibbeler, R.C. and Yap, K.B. (2012) Mechanics for Engineers: Statics, 13th Ed SI, Pearson.

Hibbeler, R.C., Yap, K.B. and Schiavone, P. (2012), Mechanics for Engineers: Statics Study Pack, 13

th Ed SI, Pearson.

Hibbeler, RC and Yap, KB (2012) Mastering Engineering Student Access Kit, Pearson.

E- (electronic) resources

MyLO (2014 Sem 1 - JEE135 Statics)

This unit is web supported and access to the MyLO online unit is required. Log in to MyLO at

http://www.utas.edu.au/learning-teaching-online, and then select JEE135 from the list of units.

For help in using MyLO go to http://www.utas.edu.au/learning-teaching-online/student-support.

For help and information about setting up your own computer and web browser for MyLO, see:

http://uconnect.utas.edu.au/. MyLO can be accessed in the Library computers and in computer

labs. For further technical information and help, contact the UTAS Service Desk on 6226 1818 or

at http://www.utas.edu.au/service-desk/.

Mastering Engineering

Mastering Engineering is an online learning environment developed by the text book publisher

and will be used during tutorials and for assessing tutorials. It also has the e-text and video

solved examples. See http://www.masteringengineering.com/ for further information about

accessing your course environment.

Recommended reading

The following books are useful references and are available in the library:

Beer, FP, Johnston, ER and Eisenberg, ER, Vector Mechanics for Engineers, 8th ed. in SI units,

McGraw-Hill, 2007.

Bedford A and Fowler W, Engineering Mechanics Statics, 5th Ed SI, Prentice Hall, 2008.

Soutas-Little, RW, Inman, EJ and Balint, DS, Engineering Mechanics-Statics: Computational

Edition, Thomson, Canada, 2008.

Allen, JH, Statics for Dummies, Wiley Publishing, USA, 2010 (online e-book).

Equipment & materials

Materials to be provided by the student

In addition to the text book you are required to have:

Non-programmable scientific calculator (CASIO fx-82AU PLUS);

Engineering drawing set: 45o and 30o-60o triangles, 30 cm ruler, protractor, compass and 0.5 Pencil;

A4 paper.

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Extra costs:

Photocopying costs

Safety shoes

Computer hardware & software

Computational software AutoCAD, Inventor, Rhinoceros, MS Word, MS Excel, Mathtype, Endnote

and MATLAB are provided for students in the computer labs.

Work health and safety (WHS)

The University is committed to providing a safe and secure teaching and learning environment. In

addition to specific requirements of AMC and this unit you should refer to the Universitys work

health and safety website at: www.utas.edu.au/work-health-safety. All laboratory and field work

requires students to follow WHS requirements stipulated for the areas utilised. Students must wear

safety shoes for the Beauty Point activity day and for the laboratory session.

Details of teaching arrangements

Learning strategies

Statics will be delivered as a series of lectures, with weekly tutorials to reinforce the material

covered in lectures and give students practice in solving problems. It is our experience that students

that attend and complete the weekly tutorial session do well in the final examination. If you need

assistance in preparing for study please refer to the Learning Development website:

http://www.utas.edu.au/learndev/.

Class times

Class Day Time Location Group

Lecture Monday 4:00-5:30 LT6 (Nursing and

Midwifery School)

All

Lecture Tuesday 10:00-11:30 LT6 (Nursing and

Midwifery School)

All

Tutorial Wednesday

8:00-8:50 G36, G37 1,2

9:00-9:50 G36, G37 3,4

4:00-4:50 G36, G37 5,6

Field Trip Thursday, week 3

Friday, week 3 All day Beauty Point* All

Laboratory

Monday, week 7

Tuesday, week 7

Monday, Week 8

Tuesday, Week 8

8:00-8:50

9:00-9:50

Thermodynamics Lab

Student Workshop All**

* Transportation is arranged by AMC.

** Each student only has to attend one session; groups will be allocated during semester.

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Syllabus and Learning Schedule

Week Date Topics Readings /

Problems

Assessment /

Notes

1 24 Feb Introduction, vectors (2D) Ch 1 & 2

2 3 March Vectors (3D), common forces, free body

diagrams, equilibrium of particles in 2D Ch 2

3 10 March Equilibrium of particles in 3D Ch 3

10 March no

classes

Beauty Point

Activity

4 17 March Moment of forces and couples in 2D & 3D Ch 4 Class test 1

5 24 March Simplification of force and couple systems and

distributed loads Ch 4

6 31 March Equilibrium of a rigid body, supports and

constraints Ch 5

7 7 April Equilibrium of rigid body in 2D/3D Ch 5 Class test 2

Laboratory

8 14 April Structural analysis: trusses, methods of joints and

sections Ch 6 Laboratory

18 April 25 April Easter Break

9 28 April Structural analysis: frames and machines Ch 6 Group Lab

Report Due

(week 7 lab)

10 5 May Internal forces and moments Ch 7

Group Lab

Report Due

(week 8 lab)

11 11 May Friction Ch 8

12 19 May Centroids and centres of area and mass Ch 9 Class test 3

13 26 May Moments of inertia Ch 10

Specific attendance/performance requirements

Attendance at the Beauty Point Activity Day and the laboratory session is compulsory.

Attendance at all assigned class times is expected. You are responsible for all information (both

academic and administrative) presented during class times. Should you miss a class for whatever

reason, it is your responsibility to obtain information and content that was missed.



Assessment

Assessment schedule

Assessment Task Due Date / Details %

Class Test 1 Week 4, Monday 17th

March 4pm 10


April 4pm 10


May 4pm 10

Tutorial Problems Weekly 10

Group Laboratory

Report

Week 9, Wednesday 30th

April 4pm

(for week 7 lab)

Week 10, Wednesday 7th

May 4pm

(for week 8 lab)

10

Final examination Exam period 50

Assessment details

TUTORIAL PROBLEMS

Task

Description

A list of tutorial problems will be available on MyLo every week that you

are required to solve from the text book. You will solve the problems online

through your account on the course webpage on masteringengineering.com.

Weekly tutorials will run in the computer labs where you will have access to

masteringengineering.com and can solve the problems under the guidance of

your tutors. The learning environment is also accessible from your own

computers outside the lab. Problems are graded immediately and a feedback

will be provided once you submit your solution.

One problem per week will be selected for handwritten submission to give

you practice in the correct setting out of problems. This will be assessed and

returned during the next tutorial session. Handwritten problems will be due

at 5pm each Wednesday and should be submitted with an accompanying

cover sheet to the lecturers assignment box (ground floor in the Swanson

Building).

Task Length Variable.

Links to

learning

outcomes

1 ,2 and 3



CLASS TESTS

Task

Description

Three closed book class tests are scheduled throughout the semester.

Task Length 60 minutes.

Links to

learning

outcomes

1, 2 and 3

GROUP LABORATORY REPORT

Task

Description

You will complete a one hour session in the laboratory during either week 7

or 8. The experiment will investigate the reactions and loadings of beams.

You will work in a group, and be required to submit a group laboratory

report, due 2 weeks after your session. The report requirements will be made

available on MyLO during the semester.

Task Length Report length to be confirmed during semester.

Links to

learning

outcomes

1, 2, 3 and 4

FINAL EXAM

Task

Description

One closed book exam will cover all aspects of the unit. The primary

emphasis will be problem identification, formulation and solution and

demonstration of basic fundamentals of mechanics of solids. The exam

schedule will be finalised several weeks before the examination period. Do

not make travel plans until the exam schedule is finalised

Task Length 3 hours.

Links to

learning

outcomes

1 , 2 and 3

How your final result is determined

The grade that you receive for this unit will be determined by a committee of examiners. The raw

marks that you receive from each piece of assessable material will be combined in order to determine

a letter grade for the unit (see Assessment Schedule for percent weighting). To pass the unit you

must:

Achieve a minimum of 50% in the internal coursework component (class tests and tutorials); and



Achieve a minimum of 50% in the final exam; and

Achieve a minimum of 50% overall (combined internal coursework and final exam).

The grading scale will be the following:

Fail < 50

50 Pass < 60

60 Credit < 70

70 Distinction < 80

80 High Distinction

Penalties

Except in cases where medical documentation can prove a students illness during the

appropriate period, or under certain exceptional circumstances, late submission of tutorial

problems will not be accepted.

Extensions on the group laboratory report may be given in exceptional circumstances. However,

they must be requested well before the due date. Reports submitted late will attract a penalty of

30% for the first calendar week and will not be accepted thereafter.

Non-attendance at the laboratory session or the Beauty Point Activity will result in a fail grade

for the unit.

Problems with your assessment

If you have questions or problems with your assessment, you should discuss this with the following

people:

(1) The person who marked the assessment.

(2) Unit Coordinator.

(3) Deputy Director (Students & Education), NCMEH

(4) Director, NCMEH.

If this does not resolve the issue, you may a file formal appeal. The procedure is given at:

http://www.studentcentre.utas.edu.au/examinations_and_results/results/result_review_results.htm

Course rules

More information with regard to content, assessments, grading, etc. is found in the Course Rules

Document at: http://www.amc.edu.au/be.course.content.rules

Academic referencing

In your written work you will need to support your ideas by referring to scholarly literature, works of

art and/or inventions. It is important that you understand how to correctly refer to the work of others

and maintain academic integrity. Failure to appropriately acknowledge the ideas of others constitutes

academic dishonesty (plagiarism), a matter considered by the University of Tasmania as a serious

offence. For information on presentation of assignments, including referencing styles:

http://utas.libguides.com/referencing. Please read the following statement on plagiarism. Should you

require clarification please see your unit coordinator or lecturer.

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Academic misconduct includes cheating, plagiarism, allowing another student to copy work for an

assignment or an examination and any other conduct by which a student:

a) seeks to gain, for themselves or for any other person, any academic advantage or

advancement to which they or that other person are not entitled; or

b) improperly disadvantages any other student.

Students engaging in any form of academic misconduct may be dealt with under the Ordinance of

Student Discipline, and this can include imposition of penalties that range from a

deduction/cancellation of marks to exclusion from a unit or the University. Details of penalties that

can be imposed are available in the Ordinance of Student Discipline Part 3 Academic Misconduct,

see http://www.utas.edu.au/universitycouncil/legislation/.

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inventions and representing them as your own; for example, using an author's words without

putting them in quotation marks and citing the source, using an author's ideas without proper

acknowledgment and citation, copying another student's work. If you have any doubts about

how to refer to the work of others in your assignments, please consult your lecturer or tutor

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by penalties that may range from a fine or deduction/cancellation of marks and, in the most

serious of cases, to exclusion from a unit, a course or the University.

The University and any persons authorised by the University may submit your

assessable works to a plagiarism checking service, to obtain a report on possible

instances of plagiarism. Assessable works may also be included in a reference database.

It is a condition of this arrangement that the original authors permission is required

before a work within the database can be viewed.

For further information on this statement and general referencing guidelines, see

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on the Current Students homepage http://www.utas.edu.au/students/.

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