Fundamentals of Strength of Materials
MCEN2000

Year 2, Sem 1 Core Enabling Knowledge and Skills Technical Competence Practical and ‘Hands-on’ Experience

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Code MCEN2000
Credits 25
Graduate Attributes

Introduction

This unit introduces students to the fundamental concepts and analysis of structural members subjected to tension, compression, torsion and bending. Other important topics include the transformations of stress and strain, combined loadings and combined stress.
Lecture 1 x 2 Hours Weekly 
Science Laboratory 1 x 2 Hours Semester 
Tutorial 1 x 2 Hours Fortnightly 

Unit Learning Outcomes

  • 1 explain and analyse stress and strain induced in engineering structures, especially with regard to small deformation, GC1, GC3, GC6
  • 2 extend the application of appropriate equilibrium equations for the analysis of deformable bodies, GC1, GC2, GC3, GC6
  • 3 model engineering structures with different loading conditions to calculate induced stresses and strains, GC1, GC3, GC6
  • 4 perform design calculations for engineering applications that involve small deformation, GC1, GC2, GC3, GC6
  • 5 apply scientific reasoning and critical awareness of engineering modelling to recognise the structure embedded in engineering systems, GC1, GC2, GC3, GC4, 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.

The assessment style is changed. There will be no mid-semester class test. It will be replaced by 6 online test.