ENGEN110-23G (HAM)

Engineering Mechanics

15 Points

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The University of Waikato
Academic Divisions
Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Engineering

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Larissa Kopf

Larissa Kopf
D.G.01
See Moodle
larissa.kopf@waikato.ac.nz

Rachael Tighe

Rachael Tighe
4109
EF.2.01
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rachael.tighe@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Administrator(s)

: mary.dalbeth@waikato.ac.nz
: natalie.shaw@waikato.ac.nz
: janine.williams@waikato.ac.nz

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: anne.ferrier-watson@waikato.ac.nz

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What this paper is about

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Note: Enrolment in this paper is restricted to those that have completed but typically not passed a B-trimester version of the paper, or for those that have passed that want to improve their understanding. You must have received a passing grade for the lab component to be allowed entry to this version of ENGEN110.

This paper introduces statics and dynamics to engineering students. The learning outcomes listed show what the students who successfully complete this paper are expected to be able to do, but does not list all the intermediate steps that need to be understood or the skills that need to be gained. In this paper, some simpler concepts and procedures also need to be understood to achieve each of the learning outcomes. Depending on your physics background, some of these intermediate steps may be already familiar to you but for others each step may require consistent work to be understood. Therefore it is important for you to make sure that you put in consistent effort to learn this paper throughout the trimester. If you miss a lecture due to illness or other unavoidable circumstance, you will need to catch up with the material as soon as possible to follow subsequent topics. You are encouraged to practice the examples given during lectures and tutorials to ensure your understanding of the topics and ability to apply the techniques.

Free body diagrams, a fundamental tool for Engineers, are used extensively in the paper. The concepts of equilibrium of rigid bodies is introduced and equilibrium analysis is carried out on structures, such as trusses, and mechanisms, such as lifts. In the statics section of the paper, the equations of equilibrium are used to calculate forces due to applied loads. In the dynamics section of the paper the kinematic relationships (relationship between displacement, velocity and acceleration and the relationship between forces and acceleration (Newton's laws of motion)) as well as energy methods are covered.

The learning outcomes for this paper are linked to Washington Accord graduate attributes WA1-WA11. Explanation of the graduate attributes can be found at: https://www.ieagreements.org/assets/Uploads/Documents/IEA-Graduate-Attributes-and-Professional-Competencies-2021.1-Sept-2021.pdf

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How this paper will be taught

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This is taught through pre-recorded short videos that should be watched prior to the associated workshops which facilitate active learning covering example problems and practical applications.
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Required Readings

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Lecture notes available on Moodle

Pre-recorded videos available on Moodle

Recommended Readings

Mechanics for Engineers, Statics. R.C. Hibbeler SI Edition (13th or 14th edition). Either ebook or hard copy.

Mechanics for Engineers, Dynamics. R.C. Hibbeler SI Edition (13th or 14th Edition). Either ebook or hard copy.

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You will need to have

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Note: This is a repeating paper for those who enrolled in ENGEN110 in B-trimester and have received a passing grade for the lab component. If you did not take ENGEN110 or did not complete and pass the labs and the project, please take ENGEN110 in the B-trimester of 2024.

ENGEN110 in B-trimester has covered the following learning outcomes relating to the labs and project:

Verify idealised calculated results using experimentation and compare and contrast the results (WA2, WA3).

As a team, evaluate a real problem and propose a solution using mechanics knowledge (WA3, WA8).

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • As a team, evaluate a real problem and propose a solution using mechanics knowledge (WA3, WA8)
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  • Calculate internal and support forces and moments using the concept of static equilibrium and free body diagrams (WA1, WA2, WA3)
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Assignments - weekly (1)
    • Final Test (2)
  • Consistently create free body diagrams across a variety of real world problems, identifying appropriate assumptions (WA1, WA2)
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Assignments - weekly (1)
    • Final Test (2)
  • Solve a variety of dynamics problems using Newton's laws, kinematics, and kinetics (WA1, WA2, WA3)
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Assignments - weekly (1)
    • Final Test (2)
  • Verify idealised calculated results using experimentation and compare and contrast the results (WA2, WA3)
    Linked to the following assessments:
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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The syllabus for the final test may include all material that is covered during this course.

Assignments form an important part of the paper, they allow you to practice important concepts and therefore help you cement your knowledge and prepare for the test.

Samples of your work may be required as part of the Engineering New Zealand accreditation process for BE(Hons) degrees. Any samples taken will have the student name and ID redacted. If you do not want samples of your work collected then please email the engineering administrator, Natalie Shaw (natalie.shaw@waikato.ac.nz), to opt out.

Note: Due to COVID-19 and the availability of staff, schedule and/or assessment changes may need to occur, but will be communicated via Moodle and/or in workshops.

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Assignments - weekly
50
  • Hand-in: In Workshop
2. Final Test
15 Dec 2023
9:00 AM
50
  • In Class: In Workshop
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Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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