Advanced Strength of Materials
MCEN3004

Year 3, Sem 1 Core Enabling Knowledge and Skills Technical Competence Personal and Professional Skills Practical and ‘Hands-on’ Experience

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Code MCEN3004
Credits 25
Graduate Attributes

Introduction

Metal Fatigue. Beam Deflection. Column Buckling. Thick Cylinders
Lecture 1 x 2 Hours Weekly 
Science Laboratory 2 x 1 Hours Quarterly 
Tutorial 1 x 1 Hours Weekly 
Workshop 1 x 1 Hours Weekly 

Unit Learning Outcomes

  • 1 recognise loading conditions under which fatigue may be a likely failure mode, GC1, GC3
  • 2 estimate the s-n curve for complex loading conditions and/or components containing stress concentrations, using advanced analytical tools appropriate for the industry, GC1, GC2, GC3, GC6
  • 3 evaluate the basic concepts of fracture mechanics and its application to fatigue crack growth, GC1, GC3, GC6
  • 4 determine the deflection of beams under arbitrary static loading conditions, GC1, GC2, GC3, GC6
  • 5 evaluate the concept of euler buckling and determine the buckling load for columns subjected to different boundary conditions, GC1, GC2, GC3, GC6
  • 6 determine the stress state within thick cylinders comprising of different materials and joined using an interference fit, GC1, GC2, GC3, GC6
  • 7 demonstrate effective teamwork and communication by collaborating to analyse engineering data, synthesize findings, and produce a structured technical report that meets professional standards, GC3, GC6

Course Learning Outcomes

  • 1 Demonstrate a conceptual understanding of fundamental science, mathematics, data analytics, information science, and computing underpinning the broad field of engineering
  • 2 Solve complex Industrial and Systems engineering problems of industrial and societal significance through the application of discipline-specific and integrated bodies of knowledge, design and sustainability principles
  • 5 Select and use current and emerging technologies to develop and communicate effective and innovative engineering solutions to complex problems

Assessment Breakdown

Recent Unit Changes & Response to Student Feedback

Students are encouraged to provide feedback through student surveys (such as Insight and the annual Student Experience Survey) and interactions with teaching staff.

Listed below are some recent changes to the unit as a result of student feedback.

Self-reflection of teaching resources and pedagogical strategies by the academic staff