Unit Outline

Unit Summary

Unit Title:

Statics

Unit Code:

JEE135

Semester:

Pre-Requisites:

N/A

Year

2014

Prior
knowledge
N/A
&/or skills:
Bachelor of Engineering (Naval Architecture)

Courses:

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

Co-ordinator
& Lecturer

Office

Email

Phone
6324 9703

Consultation
Days & Times
Wed 10am- 12pm
Wed 1pm 2pm

Dr Jessica Walker

G84

[email protected]

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

The University of Tasmania 2013

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

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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.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.

Demonstrate technical knowledge;

Design for the maritime environment;
Solve maritime engineering problems;
Manage, create, use and disseminate information;
Communicate effectively;
Work in teams;
Manage self and others;
Negotiate the business environment;
Behave as a professional;
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

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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.

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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, 13th 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
Lecture
Lecture

Tutorial

Day

Time

Location

Group

Monday

4:00-5:30

LT6 (Nursing and

Midwifery School)

All

Tuesday

10:00-11:30

LT6 (Nursing and

Midwifery School)

All

8:00-8:50

G36, G37

1,2

9:00-9:50

G36, G37

3,4

4:00-4:50

G36, G37

5,6

Wednesday

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

24 Feb

3 March

Topics

Readings /
Problems

Introduction, vectors (2D)

Ch 1 & 2

Vectors (3D), common forces, free body

diagrams, equilibrium of particles in 2D

Ch 2

Assessment /
Notes

10 March

Equilibrium of particles in 3D

Ch 3

10 March no
classes
Beauty Point
Activity

17 March

Moment of forces and couples in 2D & 3D

Ch 4

Class test 1

24 March

Simplification of force and couple systems and

distributed loads

Ch 4

31 March

Equilibrium of a rigid body, supports and

constraints

Ch 5

7 April

Equilibrium of rigid body in 2D/3D

Ch 5

Class test 2
Laboratory

14 April

Structural analysis: trusses, methods of joints and

sections

Ch 6

Laboratory

Structural analysis: frames and machines

Ch 6

Group Lab
Report Due
(week 7 lab)
Group Lab
Report Due
(week 8 lab)

18 April 25 April

Easter Break

28 April

10

5 May

Internal forces and moments

Ch 7

11

11 May

Friction

Ch 8

12

19 May

Centroids and centres of area and mass

Ch 9

13

26 May

Moments of inertia

Ch 10

Class test 3

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.

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Assessment
Assessment schedule
Assessment Task
Class Test 1

Due Date / Details

Week 4, Monday 17th March 4pm
th

%
10

Class Test 2

Week 7, Monday 7 April 4pm

10

Class Test 3

Week 12, Monday 19th 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

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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
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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
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/.
Plagiarism is a form of cheating. It is taking and using someone else's thoughts, writings or
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
for relevant referencing guidelines, and the academic integrity resources on the web at:
http://www.academicintegrity.utas.edu.au/
The intentional copying of someone elses work as ones own is a serious offence punishable
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
http://www.utas.edu.au/plagiarism/ or follow the link under Rules / Policy under Administration
on the Current Students homepage http://www.utas.edu.au/students/.

Further information and assistance

If you are experiencing difficulties with your studies or assignments, have personal or life planning
issues, disability or illness which may affect your course of study, you are advised to raise these with
your lecturer in the first instance.
There is a range of University-wide support services available to you including Teaching &
Learning, Student Services, and International Services. Please refer to the Current Students
homepage at: http://www.utas.edu.au/students/
Should you require assistance in accessing the Library visit their website for more information at:
http://www.utas.edu.au/library/

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