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Introduction to solid and structural mechanics: analysis of statically determinate structures; stress and strain; behaviour of beams and columns; analysis of deformations; torsion.
The course introduces emerging civil engineers to solid and structural mechanics. The aim is to provide the fundamentals for the analysis of problems involving statically determinate structures. It develops understanding of stress/strain relations, behaviours of beams and columns under loads, transformations of stresses and strains, deformations of determinate beams and torsion.
Subject to approval of the Dean of Engineering and Forestry
ENCI230, ENCI234
For further information see Civil and Natural Resources Engineering Head of Department
1. You cannot pass this course unless you achieve a mark of at least 40% in each of the mid-semester test and the final exam. A student who narrowly fails to achieve 40% in either the test or exam, but who performs very well in the other, may be eligible for a pass in the course.2. Each tutorial/assignment will have one question that needs to be submitted at the end of the tutorial session. Solutions to the other assignment problems are due by 9.00am Monday, the following week. Late submissions will not be accepted.3. Students in this course can apply for aegrotat consideration provided they have sat the mid-term test, the final exam or both.
In the four lectures each week the core material covered in the course will be presented. Students are expected to jot down key concepts and ideas as they are discussed, or illustrated with diagrams and graphs. Examples and problems will be used to illustrate techniques and concepts but you (students) are expected to put in time outside lectures to refine your understanding through revision and additional reading to develop your problem solving skills by working through illustrative problemsThe lecture material is supported by tutorials. These tutorials provide an excellent opportunity to develop problem solving skills in a supportive environment. Make sure you take full advantage of these sessions.Here is a rough guide to the amount of time you should be putting into the various aspects of this course.Contact HoursLectures 48 hoursTutorials 10 hoursLaboratories 3 hoursTotal 61 hours Independent StudyLecture review and reading 24 hoursTutorial prep, lab and assignment 30 hoursTest and exam preparation 36 hoursTotal 90 hoursNote: This is an indication of average expected workload and the actual time spent by the student may vary widely.
Domestic fee $747.00
International fee $3,975.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Civil and Natural Resources Engineering .