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MECH2004 – Mechanics of Solids
2021 – Session 1, Weekday attendance, North Ryde
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General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Shaokoon Cheng
Contact via 98502234
44 Waterloo Road, Room 228
Tuesday (12pm to 2pm)
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(MECH1001 or ENGG150) and (MATH1020 or MATH1025 or MATH136 or MATH133)
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit examines the basic concepts of Mechanics of Solids. It covers knowledge in stress-strain relations and various types of engineering stresses. At the end of the unit, students are expected to demonstrate proficiencies in resolving problems that are related to statically indeterminate systems, shear stress, bending stress and torsional stress. Students are also expected to describe mechanical stresses and the deformation of complex loaded structures through bending moment diagrams, shear force diagrams and Mohr’s circle theories. |
Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Recall and outline the application and limitations of Solid Mechanics theories through the derivation of governing equations in the discipline.
- ULO2: Apply fundamental theories in Mechanics of Materials to produce accurate numerical solutions.
- ULO3: Analyse and dissect complex mechanical engineering system problems.
- ULO4: Exercise the professional skills of self-learning, time-management, and project management.
General Assessment Information
Grading and passing requirement for unit
In order to pass this unit, a student must obtain a mark of 50 or more for the unit (i.e. obtain a passing grade P/ CR/ D/ HD).
For further details about grading, please refer below in the policies and procedures section.
Late submissions and Resubmissions
For assignments handed in late, the following penalties apply 0-48hrs: -50%, >48hrs: -100%. Extenuating circumstances will be considered upon lodgment of a formal notice of disruption of studies.
Additional information
Rubrics for all assessments are standards-based and will be made available on iLearn by week 1.
Tutorials commence in week 2.
There are only two lab practical and they are in week 9 and week 10.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Project | 15% | No | Week 13 (Monday) |
| Assignment 2 | 8% | No | Week 11 (Friday) |
| Assignment 1 | 7% | No | Week 7 (Friday) |
| Laboratory report | 10% | No | Week 12 (Friday) |
| Common quiz administered online | 10% | No | Week 8 |
| Examination | 50% | No | TBA. Exam will be held in the formal exam period |
Project
Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 13 (Monday)
Weighting: 15%
This presentation will be held in week 13. All students are required to present an example of how theory of mechanics of materials can be effectively applied.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Recall and outline the application and limitations of Solid Mechanics theories through the derivation of governing equations in the discipline.
- Analyse and dissect complex mechanical engineering system problems.
- Exercise the professional skills of self-learning, time-management, and project management.
Assignment 2
Assessment Type 1: Problem set
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 11 (Friday)
Weighting: 8%
This assignment will cover problems on analysis of beams under complex loading, Mohr circles theory, deflection, buckling of column and thin walled vessels.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Recall and outline the application and limitations of Solid Mechanics theories through the derivation of governing equations in the discipline.
- Apply fundamental theories in Mechanics of Materials to produce accurate numerical solutions.
- Analyse and dissect complex mechanical engineering system problems.
Assignment 1
Assessment Type 1: Problem set
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 7 (Friday)
Weighting: 7%
This assignment will cover problems on statically indeterminate problems, centroid and moment of inertia, mechanical properties of materials, torsion and other stresses in beams.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Recall and outline the application and limitations of Solid Mechanics theories through the derivation of governing equations in the discipline.
- Apply fundamental theories in Mechanics of Materials to produce accurate numerical solutions.
- Analyse and dissect complex mechanical engineering system problems.
Laboratory report
Assessment Type 1: Lab report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 12 (Friday)
Weighting: 10%
This is an individual assignment and students are required to write up their observations and experimental data obtained from the laboratory experiments.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Apply fundamental theories in Mechanics of Materials to produce accurate numerical solutions.
- Exercise the professional skills of self-learning, time-management, and project management.
Common quiz administered online
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: Week 8
Weighting: 10%
The quiz will cover topics taught in the first 7 weeks of lecture.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Recall and outline the application and limitations of Solid Mechanics theories through the derivation of governing equations in the discipline.
- Apply fundamental theories in Mechanics of Materials to produce accurate numerical solutions.
- Analyse and dissect complex mechanical engineering system problems.
Examination
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 3 hours
Due: TBA. Exam will be held in the formal exam period
Weighting: 50%
This is a close book exam.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Recall and outline the application and limitations of Solid Mechanics theories through the derivation of governing equations in the discipline.
- Apply fundamental theories in Mechanics of Materials to produce accurate numerical solutions.
- Analyse and dissect complex mechanical engineering system problems.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
Mechanics of Materials in SI Units, 10th Edition
By Russell C. Hibbeler
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- Special Consideration Policy
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Unit information based on version 2021.02 of the Handbook