Statics

Structure Type: Course
Code: RAK2C1
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 4.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Perälä, Martti
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
RAK-2015RASU   1 spring   4.0   2016-01-01   2016-07-31  
RAK-2015TUTE   1 spring   4.0   2016-01-01   2016-07-31  
RAK-2016RASU   1 spring   4.0   2017-01-01   2017-07-31  
RAK-2016TUTE   1 spring   4.0   2017-01-01   2017-07-31  

Learning Outcomes

Students will be competent in correctly using basic variables in statics, drawing free body diagrams for structures and forming equilibrium equations for simple bar structures such as trusses, beams and frames. Moreover, they will be able to define stress resultant diagrams for simple bar structures using equilibrium equations.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 107 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Algebra, Geometry, Mechanics.

Contents

• Force, components of force and force resultants
• Momentum and force couple
• Free body diagram
• Equilibrium equations
• Center of gravity
• Support reactions
• Recognising a statically determinate structure
• Member forces of truss structure
• Internal forces and stress resultant diagrams of beam- and frame structures
• Pinned beam and -frame

Recommended or Required Reading

Tapio Salmi: Statiikka. Pressus Oy, Tampere.

Hannu Outinen: Statiikka tekniikan opiskelijoita varten, Osat 1 ja 2, Pressus Oy, Tampere.

Hannu Outinen: Mekaniikan harjoitustehtäviä, I osa Statiikka, Pressus Oy, Tampere.

R.C. Hibbeler: Engineering Mechanics, Statics, 13th Edition. Prentice Hall.

Lecturer's material.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, calculation exercises and homework.

Assessment Criteria

1 Student knowns the basics of the course
3 Student knowns the contents of the course well
5 Student knowns the contents of the course well and can apply their knowledge in practice

Assessment Methods

Two mid-term exams or one final exam.

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