| Effective Term: | 2024/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation Science and Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Mechanics of Solids |
| Unit ID: | ENGIN2301 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | (ENGIN1005 for undergraduate Students only) |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | (ENCOR2030) |
| ASCED: | 030903 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
This unit introduces stress and strain analyses of beams and columns under a variety of boundary and loading conditions in the domain of elastic mechanics, and their mathematical and graphic presentations.
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| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
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| Placement Component: No |
| Supplementary Assessment: |
| 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: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | |  | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
On successful completion of the unit the students are expected to be able to:
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| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Develop a comprehensive understanding of theoretical principles of mechanics of solids |
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| K2. | Explain and justify the effects of deviations from ideal behaviour in continuum systems of solids |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Fluently analyse systems of solids and develop simplified models using appropriate theories |
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| S2. | Fluently apply static equilibrium and mechanics of solids theory to calculate the stress and deformation of common structural members such as beams, shafts, cables, struts and columns |
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| S3. | Breakdown an extended problem to synthesize an optimal solution for the design of a structural members subjected to design constraints |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Fluently apply mathematical analysis of systems of solids under different loading and boundary conditions to determine stress and strain. |
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| A2. | Perform laboratory experiment to observe the behaviour of structural members under given conditions, conduct theoretical and comparative analyses, and write an experiment report. |
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| Unit Content: |
•Axial stress and axial strain
•Shear stress and shear strain
•General beam bending theory
•Beam subjected to combined bending and axial loads
•Composite beams
•Shear stresses in beams
•Torsion of circular bars and tubes
•Stress transformation equations and Mohr`s circle
•Stress analysis under plane stress conditions
•Deflection of beams
•Buckling of columns |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1, K2, S1, S2, A1 | Participation in all learning activities including attendance and participation in lectures and tutorials, exercises, recommended and supplementary readings or other activities. The theories and exemplary proble solving strategies are outlined during lectures. Some practice is undertaken during tutorials. | Assessed Tutorials or quizzes or tests | 30 - 40% | | 2. | K1, K2, S1, S2, S3, A1 | Relates fundamental knowledge of mechanics of solids to observations in a controlled environment and/or to solve a design oriented based problem. | Presentation and/or design report | 10 - 30% | | 3. | A2 | Undertake an experiment relevant to mechanics of solids to validate the application of theory in practice | Lab report | 10 - 20% | | 4. | K1, K2, S1, S2, A1 | Participation in all learning activities including attendance and participation in lectures and tutorials, exercises, recommended and supplementary readings or other activities. The theories and exemplary proble solving strategies are outlined during lectures. Some practice is undertaken during tutorials. | Examination/test(s) | 40 - 60% |
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