Analysis of Structures - Engineering Mechanics (Undergraduate Advanced)

Analysis of trusses, frames and machines.

20 hrs

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Enrolment valid for 12 months

This course is also part of the following learning track. You may join the track to gain comprehensive knowledge across related courses.

[University] Engineering Mechanics - Statics

Master the science of structural stability. This programme provides a complete education in engineering statics, covering the analysis of forces, moments, and equilibrium in rigid bodies. It delivers the non-negotiable principles required to design safe and reliable structures. This learning track is for first or second-year undergraduate students in Civil, Mechanical, Aerospace, and Structural Engineering. It is the foundational mechanics course upon which all subsequent design and analysis subjects are built. Analyse the forces within any static structure, from simple trusses to complex machines. You will master free-body diagrams, equilibrium equations, and structural analysis methods. This programme equips you with the core analytical skills for a career in structural, mechanical, or civil design.

Course Chapters

1. Introduction

Welcome to the course, review of fundamental concepts - equilibrium of rigid bodies, internal forces, external forces, differences between trusses, frames and machines.

Chapter lessons

1-1. Welcome

6:17

Welcome to the course and outline of course.

1-2. Trusses, frames and machines

19:30

Meaning, similarities and differences between trusses, frames and machines.

1-3. Equilibrium conditions

9:10

Review of the conditions of equilibrium for a rigid body, in two and three dimensions.

1-4. Internal and external forces

12:43

Meaning and use of internal and external forces in the analysis of a structure.

2. Planar Trusses (1)

Meaning, classification, load transmission and modelling of planar trusses.

Chapter lessons

2-1. Load transmission

8:59

How load is transmitted to the joints in trusses - use of purlins in roof trusses, stringers, floor beam and deck in bridge trusses.

2-2. Modelling trusses

13:45

Simplifying joint connections and load conditions of trusses for analysis.

2-3. Tensile and compressive forces

12:12

Identifying if a member is under tensile or compressive load.

2-4. Simple trusses

10:16

Basic make-up of simple trusses - from triangular to bigger ones.

3. Planar Trusses (2)

Analysis of planar trusses by the method of joints.

Chapter lessons

3-1. Method of joints

25:54

The principle of analysis of trusses using the method of joints.

3-2. Zero-force members

28:06

Identifying members of a truss that bear no load, by the method of joints.

3-3. Procedure

6:40

General procedure for analysis of trusses by the method of joints.

4. Planar Trusses (3)

Analysis of planar trusses by the method of sections.

Chapter lessons

4-1. Procedure

7:43

General procedure for analysis of planar trusses using the method of sections.

5. Space Trusses

Modelling and analysis of space trusses - by methods of joints and sections.

Chapter lessons

5-1. Modelling

21:20

Space trusses and simplifying assumptions on load transmission and joint connections.

5-2. Procedure

16:45

General procedure for analysis of space trusses - by methods of joints and sections.

6. Frames

Analysis of frames under various loading conditions.

Chapter lessons

6-1. Procedure

25:46

General procedure for the analysis of frames.

7. Machines

Analysis of machines under various loading conditions.

Chapter lessons