MECHANICS OF SOLIDS

EMS1MS

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This introductory subject builds upon the knowledge and skills acquired from physics and mathematical methods subjects in secondary-school studies, and requires high levels of personal motivation, initiative, creative thinking, and research and inter-personal skills. A fundamental requirement in the design of many engineering structures is to be able to assess the force interaction between structural elements using the principles of mechanics, and to determine the ability of a structural element to safely resist forces applied to it. This Subject presents the fundamentals of engineering statics, strength of materials and dynamic systems. Engineers Australia stage 1 competencies covered in this subject are: 1.1, 1.2, 2.1 and 3.3 (see intended learning outcomes for details).

School: Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Haider Al Abadi

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: PHY1MS OR CIV2MS

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Statics & Mechanics of Materials: SI Edition

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: R. C. Hibbeler

Year: 2014

Edition/Volume: 4e

Publisher: Pearson

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Find the resultant of a system of forces and moments. Includes EA stage 1 competencies:1.1 Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.1.2 Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.

02. Use the equations of equilibrium to find the forces and moments in trusses and beams. Includes EA stage 1 competencies:1.1 Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.1.2 Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.

03. Evaluate properties of areas and volumes needed for engineering calculations. Includes EA stage 1 competencies:1.1 Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.1.2 Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.

04. Develop and apply theories to calculate the stresses in beams and shafts. Includes EA stage 1 competencies:1.1 Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.1.2 Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.3.3 Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.

05. Apply the basics of structural dynamics. Includes EA stage 1 competency:2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.3.3 Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Vipul Patel

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Two 30-minute written tests during semester - (equiv to 1000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One 2-hour written closed book examination	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	60	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
One computer-based laboratory group task - (equiv to 700 words)Lab assessment is performed utilizing computer-based software.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Eight individual online quizzes - (equiv to 800 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day