About this course

Lectures: 26 hours on systems of forces, decomposing and combining forces, moment of a force, resultant force, distributed forces, equilibrium and conditions of equilibrium, plane trusses, beams and hydrostatics. To illustrate the topics in practice, 26 additional hours of calculation exercises with homework are included, where several selected problems will be solved in cooperation/through discussion with the students.

Learning outcome

You will learn to understand and use basic principles in statics, will be able to mathematically calculated forces on simple constructions due to loads from externally applied loads, the weight of construction elements themselves, wind and water.

  • Learning activities

    Lectures that cover central ideas and theories of statics with a focus on systems of forces, decomposing and combining forces, moment of a force, resultant forces, distributed forces, equilibrium and conditions of equilibrium, plane trusses, beams, friction, cables, friction and hydrostatics. In the calculation exercises, the student will solve mathematical practice exercises on topics covered in the lectures. The problem-solving can include both analytical and graphic solving.

  • Teaching support

    The lecturer is available for questions outside the structured lecturing time, and can be reached by e-mail.

  • Syllabus

    An overview will be handed out at the first lecture. Book Meiam and Kraige Engineering Mechanics Statics.

  • Prerequisites

    MATH111/MATH121

  • Assessment method

    Written examination: 3 hours. A - F

    Written exam Karakterregel: Letter grades Hjelpemiddel: B1 Calculator handed out, no other aids

  • About use of AI

    K3 - Full use of AI.

    Use of AI is permitted, but must be in line with the guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) at NMBU.

    Descriptions of AI-category codes.

  • Examiner scheme

    The external and internal examiner jointly prepare the exam questions and the correction manual. The external examiner reviews the internal examiner's examination results by correcting a random sample of candidates exams as a calibration according to the Department's guidelines for examination markings.

  • Teaching hours

    Lectures: 26 hours. Calculation exercises: 26 hours.

  • Admission requirements

    Special requirements in Science