Outline

Overview

The unit aims to provide students with an understanding of and competence in solving statics and introductory dynamics problems in engineering. Tutorial sessions will help students to improve their group work and problem solving skills, and gain competency in extracting a simplified version of a problem from a complex situation. Emphasis is placed on the ability to work in 3D as well as 2D, including the 2D and 3D visualisation of structures and structural components, and the vectorial 2D and 3D representations of spatial points, forces and moments. Introduction to kinematics and dynamics topics includes position, velocity and acceleration of a point; relative motion, force and acceleration, momentum, collisions and energy methods.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	CIVL1802 or ENGG1802
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Ahmad Jabbarzadeh, ahmad.jabbarzadeh@sydney.edu.au

Assessment

The census date for this unit availability is 2 September 2024

Details
Criteria

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Online task	Weekly Online Quizzes Online short quizzes held weekly. See Canvas for more details.	18%	Multiple weeks	1 week to complete each quiz.
Outcomes assessed:
Online task	Online Weekly Quiz 3 The Online Weekly Quiz 3 is worth 2% and serves as your #earlyfeedbacktask	2%	Week 03 Due date: 18 Aug 2024 at 23:59 Closing date: 21 Aug 2024	1 week
Outcomes assessed:
Small continuous assessment	Long Quiz 1 Written solution to the questions. See the assessment summary for details.	20%	Week 04 Due date: 23 Aug 2024 at 16:30 Closing date: 23 Aug 2024	60 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
Small continuous assessment	Long Quiz 2 Written solution to the questions. See the assessment summary for details.	30%	Week 09 Due date: 27 Sep 2024 at 16:15 Closing date: 27 Sep 2024	90 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
Small continuous assessment	Long Quiz 3 Written solution to the questions. See the assessment summary for details.	30%	Week 13 Due date: 01 Nov 2024 at 16:15 Closing date: 01 Nov 2024	90 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
Participation	Tutorial Participation Participation in tutorial sessions is compulsory and will be recorded	0%	Weekly	2 hours/week
Outcomes assessed:

Early feedback task

This unit includes an early feedback task, designed to give you feedback prior to the census date for this unit. Details are provided in the Canvas site and your result will be recorded in your Marks page. It is important that you actively engage with this task so that the University can support you to be successful in this unit.

Assessment summary

Long Quizzes 80%:

There will be three long quizzes, each lasting 1.0-1.5 hours. These will be given on a Friday afternoon, 4:00-6:00 PM, in Weeks 4, 9 and 13, at a venue indicated in your timetable (Note: You must attend the designated venue. Otherwise, your quiz paper may not be taken).

Long Quiz 1: 4:30-5:30 PM, Friday, 23 August 2024 (Week 4), 20% (1.0 hr quiz)
Long Quiz 2: 4:15-5:45 PM, Friday, 27 September 2024 (Week 9) 30% (1.5 hr quiz)
Long Quiz 3: 4:15-5:45 PM, Friday, 01 November 2024 (Week 13) 30% (1.5 hr quiz)

The quizzes will be closed book and done under exam conditions

Requirements: Student ID card

Allowed: Stationaries (pen, pencil, ruler, rubber, compass, and drawing sets), Scientific Calculator (WiFi or Bluetooth enabled calculators are NOT allowed)

Not-Allowed: WiFi or Bluetooth enabled calculators, Mobile Phones, tablets, laptops, Smart watches, books, notes, etc.

Note: You should be present 10-15 minutes before the start of the Quiz in preparation for the Quiz.

Online Quizzes 20%:

There will be 12 online quizzes released from Week 1 to Week 12. Students will be given one week to independently complete an online Quiz available on Canvas (https://canvas.sydney.edu.au ). To complete an Online Quiz, go to the Canvas site for AMME1802. Each Quiz is worth 2% of the final mark. However, the final mark will be calculated using the 10 best marks out of the 12 attempted Quizzes. A new quiz will be released at 9 AM each Wednesday, and this same quiz will be closed at 9 AM the following Wednesday.

Assessment criteria

Assessment marks for all problems will be based upon:

The layout of the solution and diagrams (communication)
Solution method (clearly showing the student's understanding of principles)
Correct answer

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Multiple weeks	On average 6 hours of independent study during each week of the semester should be spent by the students towards the learning outcome targeted by the lectures and tutorials. This includes time for reading the textbook and lecture notes before and after the lectures. Reading the problem sets before and after the tutorials, and attempting the weekly online quizzes.	Independent study (78 hr)
Week 01	Introduction, Vectors, Newton’s Laws	Lecture (1 hr)
	Watch pre-recorded Tutorial 1 on Canvas	Independent study (1 hr)
	WORK ON TUTORIAL PROBLEMS. Refer to the unit outline in Canvas for the list of designated problems each week. Attend only the in-person tutorial designated in your timetable. Attendance at tutorial sessions is compulsory and will be recorded. You will be marked absent if you are not at the correct tutorial ( see timetable). You will be penalized 1% of your final mark for each tutorial hour you miss. (You fail if missing more than 4 hours of tutorial)	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Forces, Moments	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 02	The couple, resultants	Lecture (1 hr)
	Watch pre-recorded Tutorial 2 On Canvas	Independent study (1 hr)
	WORK ON TUTORIAL PROBLEMS. Refer to the unit outline in Canvas for the list of designated problems each week. Attend only the in-person tutorial designated in your timetable. Attendance at tutorial sessions is compulsory and will be recorded. You will be marked absent if you are not at the correct tutorial ( see timetable). You will be penalized 1% of your final mark for each tutorial hour you miss. (You fail if missing more than 4 hours of tutorial)	Tutorial (2 hr)
	3D force systems	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 03	Moments and Couples in 3D	Lecture (1 hr)
	Watch pre-recorded Tutorial 3 on Canvas	Independent study (1 hr)
	WORK ON TUTORIAL PROBLEMS. Refer to the unit outline in Canvas for the list of designated problems each week. Attend only the in-person tutorial designated in your timetable. Attendance at tutorial sessions is compulsory and will be recorded. You will be marked absent if you are not at the correct tutorial ( see timetable). You will be penalized 1% of your final mark for each tutorial hour you miss. (You fail if missing more than 4 hours of tutorial)	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Resultants in 3D	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 04	Revision: 2D&3D examples	Lecture (1 hr)
	Watch pre-recorded Tutorial 4 on Canvas	Independent study (1 hr)
	Equilibrium in 2D	Lecture (1 hr)
	WORK ON TUTORIAL PROBLEMS. Refer to the unit outline in Canvas for the list of designated problems each week. Attend only the in-person tutorial designated in your timetable. Attendance at tutorial sessions is compulsory and will be recorded. You will be marked absent if you are not at the correct tutorial ( see timetable). You will be penalized 1% of your final mark for each tutorial hour you miss. (You fail if missing more than 4 hours of tutorial)	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 05	Equilibrium in 2D (continued)	Lecture (1 hr)
	Watch pre-recorded Tutorial 5 on Canvas	Independent study (1 hr)
	WORK ON TUTORIAL PROBLEMS. Refer to the unit outline in Canvas for the list of designated problems each week. Attend only the in-person tutorial designated in your timetable. Attendance at tutorial sessions is compulsory and will be recorded. You will be marked absent if you are not at the correct tutorial ( see timetable). You will be penalized 1% of your final mark for each tutorial hour you miss. (You fail if missing more than 4 hours of tutorial)	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Equilibrium in 3D	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 06	Plane Trusses, Method of Joints, Method of Sections	Lecture (1 hr)
	Watch pre-recorded Tutorial 6 on Canvas	Independent study (1 hr)
	WORK ON TUTORIAL PROBLEMS. Refer to the unit outline in Canvas for the list of designated problems each week. Attend only the in-person tutorial designated in your timetable. Attendance at tutorial sessions is compulsory and will be recorded. You will be marked absent if you are not at the correct tutorial ( see timetable). You will be penalized 1% of your final mark for each tutorial hour you miss. (You fail if missing more than 4 hours of tutorial)	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Method of Sections & Frames and Machines	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 07	Revision: Trusses, Frames and Machines, equilibrium examples	Lecture (1 hr)
	Watch pre-recorded Tutorial 7 on Canvas	Independent study (1 hr)
	WORK ON TUTORIAL PROBLEMS. Refer to the unit outline in Canvas for the list of designated problems each week. Attend only the in-person tutorial designated in your timetable. Attendance at tutorial sessions is compulsory and will be recorded. You will be marked absent if you are not at the correct tutorial ( see timetable). You will be penalized 1% of your final mark for each tutorial hour you miss. (You fail if missing more than 4 hours of tutorial)	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Centre of Mass and Centroids	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 08	Centre of Mass and Centroids (continued); Beams- external effects	Lecture (1 hr)
	Watch pre-recorded Tutorial 8 on Canvas	Independent study (1 hr)
	WORK ON TUTORIAL PROBLEMS. Refer to the unit outline in Canvas for the list of designated problems each week. Attend only the in-person tutorial designated in your timetable. Attendance at tutorial sessions is compulsory and will be recorded. You will be marked absent if you are not at the correct tutorial ( see timetable). You will be penalized 1% of your final mark for each tutorial hour you miss. (You fail if missing more than 4 hours of tutorial)	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Types of Friction, Dry Friction, Flexible belts	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 09	Revision: Centroids and Friction	Lecture (1 hr)
	Watch pre-recorded Tutorial 9 on Canvas	Independent study (1 hr)
	WORK ON TUTORIAL PROBLEMS. Refer to the unit outline in Canvas for the list of designated problems each week. Attend only the in-person tutorial designated in your timetable. Attendance at tutorial sessions is compulsory and will be recorded. You will be marked absent if you are not at the correct tutorial ( see timetable). You will be penalized 1% of your final mark for each tutorial hour you miss. (You fail if missing more than 4 hours of tutorial)	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Introduction, Rectilinear motion, Plane Curvilinear Motion	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 10	Introduction, Rectilinear motion, Plane Curvilinear Motion	Lecture (1 hr)
	Watch pre-recorded Tutorial 10 on Canvas	Independent study (1 hr)
	WORK ON TUTORIAL PROBLEMS. Refer to the unit outline in Canvas for the list of designated problems each week. Attend only the in-person tutorial designated in your timetable. Attendance at tutorial sessions is compulsory and will be recorded. You will be marked absent if you are not at the correct tutorial ( see timetable). You will be penalized 1% of your final mark for each tutorial hour you miss. (You fail if missing more than 4 hours of tutorial)	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Rectangular coordinates, other coordinate systems	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 11	Relative Motion & Revision	Lecture (1 hr)
	Watch pre-recorded Tutorial 11 on Canvas	Independent study (1 hr)
	WORK ON TUTORIAL PROBLEMS. Refer to the unit outline in Canvas for the list of designated problems each week. Attend only the in-person tutorial designated in your timetable. Attendance at tutorial sessions is compulsory and will be recorded. You will be marked absent if you are not at the correct tutorial ( see timetable). You will be penalized 1% of your final mark for each tutorial hour you miss. (You fail if missing more than 4 hours of tutorial)	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Kinetics of Particles, Force Mass and Acceleration: Newton’s Second Law, Equation of Motion, Rectilinear and Curvilinear Motion	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 12	Work and Kinetic Energy, Potential Energy	Lecture (1 hr)
	Watch pre-recorded Tutorial 12 on Canvas	Independent study (1 hr)
	WORK ON TUTORIAL PROBLEMS. Refer to the unit outline in Canvas for the list of designated problems each week. Attend only the in-person tutorial designated in your timetable. Attendance at tutorial sessions is compulsory and will be recorded. You will be marked absent if you are not at the correct tutorial ( see timetable). You will be penalized 1% of your final mark for each tutorial hour you miss. (You fail if missing more than 4 hours of tutorial)	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Impulse, Linear Momentum and Impact	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 13	Revision	Lecture (1 hr)
	Watch pre-recorded Tutorial 13 on Canvas	Independent study (1 hr)
	WORK ON TUTORIAL PROBLEMS. Refer to the unit outline in Canvas for the list of designated problems each week. Attend only the in-person tutorial designated in your timetable. Attendance at tutorial sessions is compulsory and will be recorded. You will be marked absent if you are not at the correct tutorial ( see timetable). You will be penalized 1% of your final mark for each tutorial hour you miss. (You fail if missing more than 4 hours of tutorial)	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Revision	Lecture (1 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance at tutorial sessions is compulsory and will be recorded. You will be marked absent if you are not at the correct tutorial (as per your University-generated timetable). You will be penalised 1% of your final mark for each missed tutorial hour. If you miss more than 15% of the tutorials (4 hours for the semester), you will not have met the attendance requirements and may fail the unit of study with a maximum mark of 45%.

If you have missed a tutorial due to circumstances covered by the Special Consideration Policy, please apply for Special Consideration.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

Unit of Study References:

Texts required:

J.L. Meriam and L.G. Kraige, J. N. Bolton Engineering Mechanics, Wiley. Volume 1, STATICS (SI version), 8th Edition

J.L. Meriam and L.G. Kraige, J. N. Bolton Engineering Mechanics, Wiley. Volume 2, DYNAMICS (SI version), 8th Edition

Students wanting to purchase the E-Text can do so at:

Engineering Mechanics: Statics, SI Version 8th edition | 9781119044673, 9781119047285 | VitalSource

Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics, SI Version 8th edition | 9781119044819, 9781119047315 | VitalSource

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Apply a logical approach for solving a complex engineering problem
LO2. Express forces and moments as vectors
LO3. Calculate the resultant force and moment for 2D and 3D systems
LO4. Draw a correct free body diagram for any engineering entity
LO5. Calculate the value of unknown forces and moments acting on any three dimensional object from the equilibrium equations
LO6. Calculate the force in an internal member of a simple structure
LO7. Calculate the forces acting as a result of two objects in contact
LO8. Find the centre of mass or centroid of an object
LO9. Calculate reaction forces under the action of distributed forces for different structures
LO10. Calculate the trajectory for a particle in space
LO11. Determine the forces acting on an object undergoing acceleration
LO12. Use momentum principles to determine the forces and motion of objects undergoing collisions
LO13. Use energy methods to determine the kinematics of a particle under conservative forces
LO14. Determine the friction force in dry contacts
LO15. Understand how friction force develops between flexible belts and ropes in contact with other surfaces

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

In 2024, in response to student feedback, we reduced the tutorial attendance requirements per week from 3 hours to 2 hours. However, we are looking into optional tutorials for students needing extra help. We also added pre-recorded tutorials and videos of worked solutions to select problems. We have also incorporated changes to how students receive feedback regarding their performance in various assessments, including personalized messages and feedback from the unit coordinator. Following a successful Strategic Teaching Grant, we have introduced several new elements into our tutorials and lectures to increase student engagement. These include hands-on activities and new interactive online tools.

Additional information

Difficulties and special consideration: All requests for special consideration should always be made online on the official “Special Consideration” site. The applications will be processed centrally and the student will be informed of the decision by the Special Consideration team.

Disclaimer

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Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Early feedback task

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

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AMME1802: Engineering Mechanics

Semester 2, 2024 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Early feedback task

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect