ENEG11006 - Engineering Statics

General Information

Unit Synopsis

This unit introduces Newtonian physics concepts governing the behaviour of stationary engineering systems. To determine design parameters, you will study forces applied to two and three-dimensional bodies under the static equilibrium state. You will determine internal forces, calculate support reactions, and develop Free-body, Shear Force and Bending Moments diagrams. You will also calculate sectional properties, including the center of gravity, centroid, and second moment of inertia. Upon completing this unit, you will understand the foundations of engineering statics enabling progress to advanced system/structural analysis and development of sustainable infrastructure

Details

Level Undergraduate
Unit Level 1
Credit Points 6
Student Contribution Band SCA Band 2
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load 0.125
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites There are no pre-requisites for the unit.

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

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Residential School No Residential School

Unit Availabilities from Term 1 - 2025

Term 2 - 2025 Profile
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Term 3 - 2025 Profile
Online

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task Weighting
1. Online Quiz(zes) 20%
2. Written Assessment 20%
3. Written Assessment 20%
4. Online Test 40%

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%).

Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades

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Previous Feedback

Term 2 - 2024 : The overall satisfaction for students in the last offering of this course was 90.00% (`Agree` and `Strongly Agree` responses), based on a 16.95% response rate.

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Source: SUTE
Feedback
The provided lectures and tutorials are easy to follow and understandable.
Recommendation
This practice should be continued.
Action Taken
The practice was continued.
Source: SUTE
Feedback
Weekly tutorial answers aren't made available from the first week of the course.
Recommendation
The planned release of tutorial solutions should continue to encourage students to work independently and learn the material but also receive timely guidance.
Action Taken
Students are informed that tutorials are used for interactive discussion, and they need to go through questions before the tutorial session.
Source: SUTE
Feedback
Learnings resources were clear, and the tutorials offered a solid understanding.
Recommendation
This practice should be continued.
Action Taken
The practice was continued.
Source: SUTE
Feedback
Students praised the lecturer’s engaging teaching style, noting that it significantly improved their understanding of mathematics and statics concepts. Many found the explanations clear, well-structured, and informative, making learning more enjoyable.
Recommendation
Continue incorporating interactive teaching strategies and varied problem-solving approaches to reinforce learning and maintain engagement.
Action Taken
In Progress
Source: SUTE
Feedback
Some students experienced disruptions due to faulty equipment during streamed lectures/tutorials, temporarily impacting their learning experience.
Recommendation
Liaise with TASAC services before each session to ensure equipment is functioning properly. If issues arise, have a backup plan, such as pre-recorded content or alternative streaming options to minimise disruptions.
Action Taken
In Progress
Source: SUTE
Feedback
Students appreciated the many clear and concise examples provided on Moodle, which helped reinforce their understanding of key concepts. They found the explanations well-structured and informative, making it easier to grasp complex topics.
Recommendation
Continue incorporating diverse problem types, including fundamental and varied problems from the textbook, to offer different perspectives on key topics.
Action Taken
In Progress
Unit learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  1. Analyse two and three-dimensional force systems to determine resultant forces
  2. Apply static equilibrium concepts to bodies with external forces and moments, create Free-body diagrams and determine support reactions
  3. Analyse statically determinate structures, including beams, frames, and trusses, to calculate internal forces and create Shear-force and Bending-moment diagrams
  4. Calculate sectional properties such as center of gravity, centroid, and second moment of Inertia of simple structural forms
  5. Demonstrate a professional level of communication skills in written work.

The Learning Outcomes for this unit are linked with the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standards for Professional Engineers in the areas of 1. Knowledge and Skill Base, 2. Engineering Application Ability and 3. Professional and Personal Attributes at the following levels:
Introductory
1.2 Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences underpin the engineering discipline. (LO: 1N 2N 3N 4N)
1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline. (LO: 2N 3N 4N)
2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem-solving. (LO: 2N 3N 4N)

Intermediate
1.1 Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline. (LO: 1N 2N 3I 4N)
1.5 Knowledge of engineering design practice and contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline. (LO: 2N 3I)
3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains. (LO: 5I)

Note: LO refers to the Learning Outcome number(s) which link to the competency and the levels: N – Introductory, I – Intermediate, and A - Advanced.)
Refer to the Engineering Undergraduate Course Moodle site for further information on Engineers Australia's Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineers and course-level mapping information)

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
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4 - Online Test • • • •
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
• Introductory Level
• Intermediate Level
• Graduate Level
Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
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3 - Critical Thinking • • • •
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
• Introductory Level
• Intermediate Level
• Graduate Level
Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
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