Engineering Mechanics

Unit Outline (Higher Education)

Level of Unit in Course

AQF Level(s) of Course

Level of Unit in Course

Introductory

Intermediate

Effective Term:

2024/05

Institute / School :

Institute of Innovation Science and Sustainability

Unit Title:

Engineering Mechanics

Unit ID:

ENGIN1005

Credit Points:

15.00

Prerequisite(s):

Nil

Co-requisite(s):

Nil

Exclusion(s):

(ENCOR1000 and ENCOR1021 and GPENG1005)

ASCED:

039999

Other Change:

Brief description of the Unit

Within all engineering disciplines there are some core concepts that underpin our knowledge as practising engineers. This course introduces students to the principles engineers use to analyse stationary and moving systems. In order to achieve this the course will introduce you to the fundamental modelling techniques used by engineers to assess the core static and dynamic engineering systems so that at the end of the course you will be able to design simple systems that are safe.

Grade Scheme:

Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF)

Work Experience Indicator:

No work experience

Placement Component:

Supplementary Assessment:Yes

Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment

Course Level:

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of the course the students are expected to be able to:

Knowledge:

K1.	Develop a comprhensive understanding of objects in equilibrium and Newton's laws of motion

K2.	Understand and utilize concepts of centre of gravity and second moment of areas

K3.	Explain and justify the effects of deviations from ideal behaviour in systems of interacting bodies/structures in equilibrium

Skills:

S1.	Construct free-body diagrams of objects subjected to forces, moments and distributed loads

S2.	Build appropriate mathematical models for the analysis of static and dynamic systems.

S3.	Synthesise solutions for engineering mechanics problems.

Application of knowledge and skills:

A1.	Apply appropriate engineering and mathematical techniques to analyse simple static and dynamic physical systems.

A2.	Perform laboratory experiment to observe the behaviour of structural members under given conditions, conduct theoretical and comparative analyses, and write an experiment report.

Unit Content:

•Constant acceleration motion and Newton's laws
•Simple harmonic motion
•Momentum, inertia and friction
•Equilibrium of rigid bodies
•Centre of gravity, centroid, moments of inertia and area
•Internal forces of structural members and trusses
•Shear force and bending moment diagrams

Graduate Attributes:

	Learning Outcomes Assessed	Assessment Tasks	Assessment Type	Weighting
1.	K1, K2 and K3, S1, S2 and S3, A1	Actively participate in all learning activities including attendance and participation in classes, exercises, recommended and supplementary readings or other activities.	Assessed Tutorial or Online quiz or class test(s)	20 - 30%
2.	K4, S3, A2	Undertake laboratory experiment to validate theoretical engineering concepts in a practical setting	Report on laboratory experiment	10% - 20%
3.	K1, K2 and K3, S1, S2 and S3, A1	Actively participate in all learning activities including attendance and participation in classes, exercises, recommended and supplementary readings or other activities.	Examination(s)/test(s)	40% - 60%

Adopted Reference Style:

Other (Refer to the library website for more information: IEEE)

Professional Standards / Competencies:

Standard / Competency

Engineers Australia - Stage 1 (Professional): 2017 accreditation & AQF

Attribute			Assessed	Level
1 Knowledge and Skill Base
	1.1 Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
		1.1.1 Engages with the engineering discipline at a phenomenological level, applying sciences and engineering fundamentals to systematic investigation, interpretation, analysis and innovative solution of complex problems and broader aspects of engineering practice.	Yes	Introductory
	1.2 Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
		1.2.1 Develops and fluently applies relevant investigation analysis, interpretation, assessment, characterisation, prediction, evaluation, modelling, decision making, measurement, knowledge management and communication tools and techniques pertinent to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Introductory
	1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
		1.3.1 Proficiently applies advanced technical knowledge and skills in at least one specialist practice domain of the engineering discipline.	Yes	Introductory
2 Engineering Application Ability
	2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
		2.1.1 Identifies, discerns and characterises salient issues, determines and analyses causes and effects, justifies and applies appropriate simplifying assumptions, predicts performance and behaviour, synthesises solution strategies and develops substantiated conclusions.	Yes	Introductory
		2.1.2 Ensures that all aspects of an engineering activity are soundly based on fundamental principles - by diagnosing, and taking appropriate action with data, calculations, results, proposals, processes, practices, and documented information that may be ill-founded, illogical, erroneous, unreliable or unrealistic.	Yes	Introductory
		2.1.4 Partitions problems, processes or systems into manageable elements for the purposes of analysis, modelling or design and then re-combines to form a whole, with the integrity and performance of the overall system as the paramount consideration.	Yes	Introductory
	2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
		2.2.2 Constructs or selects and applies from a qualitative description of a phenomenon, process, system, component or device a mathematical, physical or computational model based on fundamental scientific principles and justifiable simplifying assumptions.	Yes	Introductory
		2.2.8 Safely applies laboratory, test and experimental procedures appropriate to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Introductory
3 Professional and Personal Attributes
	3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
		3.2.2 Prepares high quality engineering documents such as progress and project reports, reports of investigations and feasibility studies, proposals, specifications, design records, drawings, technical descriptions and presentations pertinent to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Introductory
	3.5 Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
		3.5.1 Demonstrates commitment to critical self-review and performance evaluation against appropriate criteria as a primary means of tracking personal development needs and achievements.	No	Introductory
		3.5.2 Understands the importance of being a member of a professional and intellectual community, learning from its knowledge and standards, and contributing to their maintenance and advancement.	No	Introductory
		3.5.3 Demonstrates commitment to life-long learning and professional development.	No	Introductory
		3.5.4 Manages time and processes effectively, prioritises competing demands to achieve personal, career and organisational goals and objectives.	No	Introductory