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No. Subject Details

1 Name of Course / Module : Statics and Dynamics

2 Synopsis : This module provides an integrated foundation for understanding the engineering
mechanics in Statics, fundamental concepts of mechanics, units, vectors, force
system, couple system and rigid body. Application in structural analysis of trusses,
joint and in Dynamics, Kinematics of particles, kinetic of particles, and Kinematics of
rigid bodies.

3 Course Code : EBME2007-3-SD

4 Name(s) of academic staff : H.R.Chandramouli

5 Rationale for the inclusion of the course / module in the programme:Refer to Programme Specification

6 Semester and Year offered : Year 2 and Semester 2

7 Credit Value : 3.0

8 Prerequisite (if any) : None

9 Course Learning Outcome (CLO) :On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:

1. Apply and use the basic units in Mechanical calculations and the basic laws of
motion.

2. Determine the resultant of forces and solve elementary problems in static

equilibrium for 2D and 3D system of forces.

3. Analyse the trusses by the joint method and section method.

4. Apply the kinematics relationships between position, velocity, and acceleration

of a particle in rectilinear and curvilinear motion.

5. Solve elementary problems involving kinetics of particles including impact,

energy method, impulse and momentum

10 Transferable Skills :

The following employability skills are introduced (I), developed (D) and/or assessed (A):

Learning (I &D), Self-management (I &D)

11 Teaching-learning and Assessment Strategy

The module comprises Lecture, ICT, Tutorial and Class Test, Assignment , Final Exam

12 Mode of Delivery

Lecture and Tutorial

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13 Assessment Methods and Types

- Class Tests weighted at 20%

- An Individual In-course Assignment weighted at 20%

- Final examination weighted at 60%

14 Mapping of the course / module to the Programme Educational Objectives

PEO1 PEO2 PEO3

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15 Mapping of the course / module to the Programme Learning Objectives

PLO1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6 PLO7 PLO8 PLO9

√ √ √

16 Assessment &
Student
Teaching & Learning Activities
Preparation Time
Course / Module Content for Assessment
Outline Tota
Student Guided l
Guided Learning
Preparation Time Learning Contin Summat SLT
(F2F)
(NF2F) (NF2F) e.g. uous ive
Assess Assess
e-Learning,
ment ment
Topic & Sub-Topic L T P O L T P O
m-learning

Introduction

 Overview of the module

Exam:
 General Guidelines & 1 Theory:
Learning Approach 5 10
 Assessments Briefing
 Introduction to the subject
area
2 1 2 1 L:51
2D Force Systems
T:54
P:0
 Vector manipulation
O:15
 Force resultant using
graphical and numerical
methods.
 Static equilibrium of
particle

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3D Force Systems

 Vector notation of forces

using 1st angle, 2nd angle
and coordinate methods 3 4 3 4

 Resultant of forces in 3D
 Equilibrium of a particle in
3D

Static of Rigid Body

 Concept of moment and 4 3 3 3
couple
 Force – couple system

Equilibrium of a rigid body.

 Concept of FBD for rigid 3 2.5 3 3

body
 Static equilibrium for rigid
body

Analysis of structure

 Plane Truss 3 4 3 3
 Method of Joints
 Method of Sections

Kinematics of Particles

 Kinematics for constant, 4 3.5 3 3

variable accelerations
 Kinematics for erratic
motions using graphs.
Circular motion, Angular motion
3 4 2 3
 Relative motion of two
particles
 Kinetics of Particles
Kinetic of Particles

 Work- energy principle

 Impulse and Momentum 4 6 4 6
 Impact
 Direct central impact
 Oblique central impact
Summary

 Summary of module
 Revision of Major Topic 1
Areas
 Assessment Discussion

TOTAL
28 28 23 26 5 10 120

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L = Lecture, T = Tutorial, P = Practical, O = Others, F2F = Face to Face, NF2F = Non Face to Face

17 Main references supporting the course

- Statics and Dynamics by Hibbeler R. C,:, 9th edition, 2013, Prentice Hall, NY.

Additional references supporting the course

- Mechanics of materials by Ferdinand P. Beer E. Russell Johnston, Jr. John T. DeWolf, ,3 rd edition, 2011.

18 Other additional information: None

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