Statics (4cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to form free-body diagrams of a particle and a ridig body, form equilibrium equations from them and solve for unknown support reactions. The student is able to determine the normal forces, shear forces and bending moment of a beam. The student is able to take into account the effects of friction in static structures and determine the location of the center of gravity of a body. Student masters the use of technical aids in solving statics problems.

Content (course unit)

-particle equilibrium -moment of force -equilibrium of a ridig body -friction -center of gravity -beam normal force, shear force and bending moment -3D statics -trusses

Prerequisites (course unit)

Vectors and matrices

Exam schedules

Tenttien ajankohdat löytyvät moodlen info-osiosta

Assessment methods and criteria

Kurssin arviointi koostuu monesta eri osa-alueesta. Nämä osa-alueet, niiden pisteytykset ja arvosanakriteerit ovat nähtävillä moodlessa.

Assessment scale

1-5

Teaching methods

Independent study in the moodle with good material.

Learning materials

Lecture material is in the moodle

Student workload

Kurssin suorittaminen vaatii noin 100 tuntia itsenäistä opiskelua.

Further information

The course's Moodle contains versatile and clear material for independent study. The course material covers clear videos and lecture slides on each topic. There are many practice tasks and there is a model solution for each task. You can check your own competence after studying each of the six themes with competence tests, which also accumulate the points needed for the evaluation.