TRC2201 Mechanics
Faculty of Engineering
TRC2201 Mechanics is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering. It isn't offered in 2026. It needs ENG1005 and (ENG1014 or ENG1060) and unlocks 3 units, leading on to 7 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Not offered
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
The 2027 handbook has no page for TRC2201. This is its 2026 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before TRC2201
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After TRC2201
3 units list TRC2201 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
Kinematics: position, velocity and acceleration; relative motion analysis and applications for particles and rigid bodies. Dynamics: the translational and rotational motion of free and constrained forces, their origin and significance; equation of motion, the principle of impulse and momentum, principles of work and energy, analysis of planar motion, fundamentals of mechanical vibrations. Strength of materials: stress and strain in 2D and 3D space, Hookes law, shear force and bending moments, moments of area, deflection of beams, equilibrium and compatibility equations, stress and strain transformation, Mohr circle, simple failure criteria, elastic instability - buckling.
Offerings in 2026
The 2026 handbook lists no offerings for TRC2201.
Assessment
- In-semester test(s)Quiz / TestThreshold hurdle40%
- Final assessmentExaminationThreshold hurdle60%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe fundamental principles of kinematics of particles and rigid body motion in a plane.
- 2
Describe fundamental principles of kinetics of particles and rigid body motion in a plane.
- 3
Apply the principles of kinematics to solve questions of particles and rigid bodies.
- 4
Apply the principles of kinetics to solve questions of particles and rigid bodies moving in a plane.
- 5
Identify the key concepts of Mechanical of Materials (MOM).
- 6
Apply concepts of MOM to bending and torsion, and combined stresses.
- 7
Apply concepts of MOM to transformation of stresses, and failure theories.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
The course content is delivered using online recorded lectures with additional engaging on-campus workshops. Practical classes will be on campus, providing an active learning process through activities and discussions, fostering deeper understanding and retention of the unit material.
The unit includes scheduled problem-solving sessions (practical classes) on campus every week. You need to attend these sessions, attempt the problems and discuss the solution methods and approaches. These sessions are designed to reinforce your understanding of the theoretical concepts and provide you with practical problem-solving skills.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Engineering Mechanics Dynamics 14ed + MasteringEngineering eBook (SI Edition) Hibbeler R; Mechanics of Materials in SI Units 10ed, Hibbeler R; Mechanics of Materials SI 9ed Gere J & Goodno B
Common questions
What can I take after TRC2201?
TRC2201 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including MEC4101, MEC4426 and TRC3200. Those lead on to 7 units in all.
When is TRC2201 offered?
TRC2201 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
How much work is TRC2201?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does TRC2201 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.