{"id":710,"date":"2022-03-24T10:45:37","date_gmt":"2022-03-24T10:45:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mub.eps.manchester.ac.uk\/structural-concepts\/?page_id=710"},"modified":"2022-03-24T10:53:28","modified_gmt":"2022-03-24T10:53:28","slug":"coursework-statics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mub.eps.manchester.ac.uk\/structural-concepts\/coursework-statics\/","title":{"rendered":"Coursework Statics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Statics<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
  1. Equilibrium<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Models:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Equilibrium Analysis of the Structures in Angry Birds<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Equilibrium achieved by book support<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    Shear Stress Nail Clipper Mechanism<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    Structural Concepts of a Hole Punch<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    The Lazy Bridge – Partial Self-balancing<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    MICHAEL JACKSON’S ANTI-GRAVITY LEAN<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    CONCEPT OF EQUILIBRIUM AND ROTATIONAL INERTIA<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    FORCE INCREASING SYSTEM<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    Creative Use of Structural Concepts – Quantum Leap<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    2. Centre of Mass<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Models:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Stability of a chest drawers<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Centre of Mass Kitchen Wooden Unit<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    Centre of Mass<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    The Heelless Shoe- Centre of mass<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    Centre of Mass Bronze Running Horse<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    The Centre of Gravity over an Indo Board<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    Folding bag hanger – Why it works<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    HEELLESS SHOES<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    Design Calculations & Real Behaviour – Hambly’s Paradox<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    3. Effect of Different Cross Sections<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Models:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Different cross-sections of a paper bridge<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    4. Bending<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Models:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Sponge I-Beam<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Chocolate – a sweet application of structural concepts<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    5. Shear and Torsion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Models:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Concept of Shear Between Layers<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Torsion and Shear Stress in an Oreo<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    6. Stress Distribution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Models:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Walking Difficulties in Snow – Stress Distribution<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Stress Distribution of Foot during Standing Stance<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    Good Use of Cracks<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    7. Span and Deflection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Increasing Stiffness of a Bookshelf<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    8. Direct Force Paths<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Models:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Leonardo Da Vincis Self Supporting Bridge<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    Direct Force Paths in Buildings<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    Tensegrity Tower<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    A Demonstration of the Effect of Arches and Pre-Tensioning in Bridges<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    9. Smaller Internal Forces<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Models:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Understanding Structural Concept of Cable-Stayed Bridge<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Smaller Internal Forces Example – Alloz Aqueduct<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    Increasing the Stiffness creating Self-Balancing structures<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    Why Beam String Structure (BSS) ?<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    10. Buckling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Models:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Bucking of Slender Paper Columns<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    Design Calculations & Real Behaviour – (Hambly’s Paradox)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    Tension Fields in Plate Girders<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Using global buckling to open an earphone carry pouch<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    11. Prestress<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Models:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Prestress<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    CONCEPT OF EQUILIBRIUM AND ROTATIONAL INERTIA (2)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    Pre-stressed\/Post-tensioned Concept In Asian Ball-jointed Dolls<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    Rope-inforced Ice!<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Prestressing in Simple Structural Applications<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    Tensegrity – Kurilpa Bridge<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    12. Horizontal Movements of Frame Structures Induced by Vertical Loads<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    13. Others<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Models:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Collapsible Structures Pop-Up Books<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    Vacuum lifting<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    Projecting Sign against Typhoon<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    Skin friction concept<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    Impact Resistance – Fibre Reinforcement<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    Application of Different Materials in Construction of Bridges<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    Tensegrity – Geodesic Domes<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    Axes model<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    ARNDALE BRIDGE<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Playstation 3 CD Release Mechanism<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    Self Healing Building<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Statics Equilibrium Models: Examples: 2. Centre of Mass Models: Examples: 3. Effect of Different Cross Sections Models: 4. Bending Models: Examples: 5. Shear and Torsion Models: Examples: 6. Stress Distribution Models: Examples: 7. Span and Deflection Examples: 8. Direct Force Paths Models: 9. Smaller Internal Forces Models: Examples: 10. Buckling Models: Examples: 11. Prestress Models: […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":116,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-coursework.php","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":{"0":"post-710","1":"page","2":"type-page","3":"status-publish","5":"entry"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mub.eps.manchester.ac.uk\/structural-concepts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/710","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mub.eps.manchester.ac.uk\/structural-concepts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mub.eps.manchester.ac.uk\/structural-concepts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mub.eps.manchester.ac.uk\/structural-concepts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/116"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mub.eps.manchester.ac.uk\/structural-concepts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=710"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.mub.eps.manchester.ac.uk\/structural-concepts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/710\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":712,"href":"https:\/\/www.mub.eps.manchester.ac.uk\/structural-concepts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/710\/revisions\/712"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mub.eps.manchester.ac.uk\/structural-concepts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=710"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}