Engineering Mechanics
Subject 436-291 (2009)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook
| Credit Points: | 12.50 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Level: | 2 (Undergraduate) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009: Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
On campus only Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: 36 hours of lectures and 24 hours of lab/tutorials. Total Time Commitment: 120 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | 800-002 Engineering Systems Design 2 or 880-103 Constructing Environments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non Allowed Subjects: | 436-202 Mechanics 1; 421-208 Mechanics of Solids. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Core Participation Requirements: | VCE Physics, 620-155 Calculus 2, 620-156 Linear Algebra |
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| Subject Overview: |
This subject provides an introduction to modelling the stresses and deformations that occur when axial, torsional and flexural loads are applied to a body in static equilibrium; as well as the translational and rotational motions that eventuate in a body upon different load applications.
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| Objectives: | Upon completion of this subject students should be able to: - formulate problems in statics and dynamics by choosing suitable system boundaries and identifying relevant forces and coordinate system - analyse the equilibrium of systems of forces in two and three dimensions - determine the loads and stresses experienced by components of common engineering structures such as trusses, frames and beams - describe and analyse the motion of particles and rigid bodies using three-dimensional vectors - apply the principles of impulse-momentum and work-energy to solve problems in the dynamics of simple machines and vibrating structures |
| Assessment: | Two midsemester tests in weeks 5 and 10 (2 x 5%) Assignments and laboratories (4 x 7.5%) One three hour end of semester exam (60%) |
| Prescribed Texts: | None |
| Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
| Generic Skills: | On completion of the subject students should have the following: - ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals - ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large - in-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline - ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution; - ability to function effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be leader or manager as well as an effective team member |
| Notes: |
Students who commenced a Bachelor of Engineering prior to 2008 and have not yet completed 436-202 Mechanics 1, should enrol in ENGR20004 instead. This subject is available for science credit to students enrolled in the BSc (new degree only).This subject replaces: |
| Related Course(s): |
Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) Biomechanics Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) and Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) and Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) and Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) and Bachelor of Science |
| Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: |
Civil (Engineering) Systems Physical (Environmental Engineering) Systems |
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