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DRFT 2287: Statics 2
Effective date
September 2024
Department
Drafting
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course builds on the topics students were introduced to in Statics 1 to the internal forces developed in statically determinate members and structures.
Credits
1.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
DRFT 2286.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Analyze two force members and trusses.
- Calculate internal forces.
- Produce internal shear force diagrams for a beam.
- Produce internal bending moment diagrams for a beam.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 8
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 12
Total Hours: 20
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 12
Total Hours: 20
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, handout materials, video presentations, and project/problem-based learning activities are used.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
70 |
Minimum of 5 problems set to real-world applications of approximately equal value. |
|
Final Exam |
30 |
|
Course topics
- Construct the Free Body Diagram. Analyze truss, pulley systems, machines and frames, and built-up members. List the conditions of static equilibrium. Produce Shear and Moment Diagrams.
Learning resources
Material will be provided in class.
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.