MEM30005A – Calculate force systems within simple beam structures

This unit covers understanding and calculating force systems within simple beam structures by solving simple engineering problems involving forces, moments and basic stress and strain calculations, and determining nominal sizes of simple beams subject to loading.

Topis in the resource include 1-Structures; Strength & Stability, 2-Elements of Coplanar Force Resolution, 3-Bending Moments, 4-Types of Forces on Structural Members, 5-Shear and Bending Moment Diagrams, 6-Centroid and First Moment of Area, 7-Second Moment of Area, 8-– Section Modulus, 9-Bending Stress, 10-Shear Stresses, 11-Deflection and Stiffness, 12-Selection of Steel Beam, Practice Competency Test.