Overview
Engineering Statics and Dynamics develops a unified framework for modeling and analyzing engineering bodies at rest and in motion. The statics component covers units and vectors, force systems, moments and couples, free-body diagrams, equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies, trusses, frames and machines, friction, centroids, centers of mass, area moments of inertia, distributed loading, and internal forces in beams and structural members.
The dynamics component introduces particle kinematics in Cartesian, normal-tangential, and polar coordinates; rigid-body translation and rotation; relative motion; Newton-Euler equations; work-energy methods; impulse and momentum; and planar kinetics of mechanical systems. Students formulate defensible free-body and kinetic diagrams, model constraints, supports, and connections, select appropriate analytical methods, verify solutions computationally, assess idealizations and assumptions, and communicate complete engineering analyses with clear diagrams, units, and dimensional and physical checks.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply vector algebra, coordinate systems, and units to formulate engineering mechanics models.
- Construct and interpret complete free-body and kinetic diagrams for particles, rigid bodies, and mechanical systems.
- Analyze force systems, moments, couples, friction, distributed loading, centroids, and area moments of inertia.
- Evaluate the equilibrium of particles, rigid bodies, trusses, frames, machines, beams, and structural members.
- Formulate particle kinematics using Cartesian, normal-tangential, and polar coordinate descriptions.
- Analyze rigid-body translation, rotation, relative motion, and planar kinetics using appropriate engineering models.
- Apply Newton-Euler, work-energy, impulse-momentum, and related methods to solve dynamics problems.
- Select and justify analytical methods based on constraints, supports, connections, loading, and motion conditions.
- Verify engineering solutions using computational tools, dimensional analysis, limiting cases, and physical consistency checks.
- Communicate complete and defensible mechanics solutions using clear diagrams, assumptions, equations, units, and interpretations.
Timetable
| Type | Length | Frequency | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 hours | Weekly | All semester |
| Lab | 2 hours | Weekly | All semester |
| Tutorial | 1 hour | Weekly | All semester |
| Workshop | 2 hours | Fortnightly | All semester |
Assessment Schedule
| Type | Description | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Problem-solving assignments (5 × 3%). | 15.00% |
| Quiz | In-class mechanics quizzes (5 × 2%). | 10.00% |
| Test | Mid-semester statics and dynamics test. | 20.00% |
| Deliverable | Computational verification and technical analysis. | 10.00% |
| Test | Practical diagramming and modeling test. | 15.00% |
| Exam | Final examination covering statics and dynamics. | 30.00% |
Prerequisites
- ENGR101 Engineering Graphics and Technical Communication
- Requirement Successful completion of university-level calculus and introductory physics.
Teaching Staff & Programs
This course is delivered jointly by faculty from the participating programs listed below. In line with the Douchewater Way, the University of Sexology tailors core instruction directly to each cohort's specific discipline — adapting curriculum to program needs rather than forcing students into a one-size-fits-all model. Learn more about our approach at The Douchewater Way.
