Engineering Mechanics & Physics 101(A)

The student will learn how to analyse simple systems of forces, graphically and analytically and perform simple calculations involving stress and strain and
determine centres of gravity of various figures.

1. Explanation & understanding of the fundamental and derived units in engineering and applying these in engineering problems [Length, mass, time, force, temperature, density, volume]

2.  Understanding Newtons Laws of Motion and applying these 3 laws in various engineering problems.

3. Analyse systems of concurrent, coplanar forces using graphical and analytical methods.

4. Compute relevant parameters relating to simple stress and strain.

5. Compute centres of gravity for regular and irregular figures using graphical and analytical methods.