Study Guide

Objective

Students will understand the static functioning of single structural parts and they will be able to estimate the effects of loads on vertical and horizontal structures that are supported in different ways.

Content

Mass point planar statics
Stiff piece planar statics
Stress and stress patterns.
Calculating lattice beam strain in an ideal lattice using the balance method

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to use calculation methods for analysing the stress experienced by statically defined structures with expertise and can apply their acquired knowledge to solve complex problems. They can use calculation tools with routine.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to solve stress problems associated with statically defined structures as required. They are able to present their calculations clearly and systematically.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are able to use statics calculation methods for simple stress analyses concerning statically defined structures.

Prerequisites

Physics 1 Mathematics, Geometry