Engineering Statics and Structures

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Know about statics.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Solve problems involving the equilibrium of a particle.

  • 1.2.

    Explain friction.

  • 1.3.

    Solve problems involving friction.

  • 1.4.

    Solve problems involving the moment of a force.

  • 1.5.

    Solve problems involving centre of mass.

2.

Know about stress and strain.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Explain the difference between direct stress and shear stress.

  • 2.2.

    Solve problems involving stress and strain.

3.

Be able to solve problems using structures.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Solve problems involving forces in pin-jointed frames.

  • 3.2.

    Solve problems involving second moments of area.

  • 3.3.

    Solve problems involving the bending of a beam.