StaticsLaajuus (4 ECTS)

Objective

The student will be able to use vector analysis to study a force system. He will understand the meaning of equilibrium conditions of a rigid body and can solve the reactions.
The student also will understand the meaning of internal forces holding a rigid body together. He will be able to create diagrams for internal forces in simple beam structures.

Content

Main topics:
- Resultant and components of forces
- Moment of a force about a given axis
- Equilibrium of a rigid body
- Free-Body diagram
- Reactions of Structures
- Turning over of a rigid body
- Internal forces in simple beams and diagrams for them

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can
use force systems
define the principles of equivalent force systems
reproduce the principles of equilibrium
describe turning over of a rigid body
present the principles to solve reactions and internal forces

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can
solve force systems
create equivalent force systems
write equations of equilibrium and solve them
write equations about turning over and solve them
find and solve reactions and internal forces

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can
derive and analyze force systems
create and explain complex equivalent force systems
write and apply equations of equilibrium and solve them
write and apply equations about turning over and analyze the situation
derive and solve reactions and internal forces