Unit information: Engineering Physics II in 2012/13

Unit name	Engineering Physics II
Unit code	EMAT20010
Credit points	10
Level of study	I/5
Teaching block(s)	Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24)
Unit director	Professor. Barton
Open unit status	Not open
Pre-requisites	EMAT10005
Co-requisites	None
School/department	Department of Engineering Mathematics
Faculty	Faculty of Engineering

Description including Unit Aims

This unit is to follow on to the first year Engineering Physics and will introduce more advance topics in Physics and Mechanics relevant to modelling engineering systems. These include:

1. Axially Loaded Members
2. Nonlinear Behaviour
3. Torsion
4. Stresses in Beams. Advanced Topics
5. Three-dimensional Kinematics and Dynamics of Rigid Bodies
6. Vibrations of Rigid Bodies. Advanced Topics
7. Energy Methods.

Aims:

Students will be introduced to more advanced topics in Engineering Mechanics and shown further applications of the theory to real systems. They will acquire a solid background in the subject that will prepare them to deal with some of its most challenging engineering problems.

Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of this unit, students should have a more in-depth understanding of the mathematics underlying key concepts in Physics and Mechanics, including the analysis and classification of stresses in beams, nonlinear behaviour of axially loaded members, vibrations as well as three-dimensional rigid bodies.

Teaching Information

Lectures

Assessment Information

Written Examination (2 hours): 100% (all learning outcomes)

Reading and References

• Engineering Mechanics: Statics & Dynamics

Bedford, Anthony

• Engineering Mechanics Vol 1, Statics

Meriam, J.L., Kraige, L.G

• Engineering Mechanics Vol 2, Dynamics

Meriam, J.L., Kraige, L.G

• Mechanics of Materials

Gere, James M