ems1ms mechanics of solids

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).

SchoolEngineering and Mathematical Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorHaider Al Abadi

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsPHY1MS OR CIV2MS

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Learning resources

Statics & Mechanics of Materials: SI Edition

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementPrescribed

AuthorR. C. Hibbeler

Year2014

Edition/Volume4e

PublisherPearson

ISBNN/A

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Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/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.

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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorVipul 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