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Engineering Mechanics (ENGR20004)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Summer Term
Semester 1 - Coordinator
Kathryn Stok - Kathryn.stok@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2 - Coordinator
Kathryn Stok - Kathryn.stok@unimelb.edu.au
Summer - Coordinator
Dr David Ackland - dackland@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 1
Semester 1 - Coordinator
Kathryn Stok - Kathryn.stok@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2 - Coordinator
Kathryn Stok - Kathryn.stok@unimelb.edu.au
Summer - Coordinator
Dr David Ackland - dackland@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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The aim of this subject is to provide 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 subject to different load applications. This material will be complemented with laboratory and project based approaches to learning.
The subject provides the basis for all the mechanical engineering subjects that follow. The calculations introduced in this subject are the most common type of calculations performed by professional mechanical engineers in all sectors of the industry.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Topics to be covered include free-body diagrams; equilibrium; force systems; stresses and strains; coordinate systems; statically indeterminate systems; flexure; bending under combine loads; torsion; power transmission; kinematics; relative motion; particle kinetics; impulse and momentum; vibration; rigid body motion; angular impulse and momentum; work and energy.
Intended learning outcomes
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
Having completed this unit the student should be able to:
1 - formulate problems in statics and dynamics by choosing suitable system boundaries and identifying relevant forces and coordinate systems;
2 - analyse the equilibrium of systems of forces in two dimensions;
3 - determine the loads and stresses experienced by components of common engineering structures such as trusses, frames and beams;
4 - describe and analyse the motion of particles and rigid bodies using three-dimensional vectors;
5 - apply the principles of impulse-momentum and work-energy to solve problems in the dynamics of simple machines and vibrating structures.
Generic skills
On completion of the subject students are expected to have the ability to:
- apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals;
- communicate effectively;
- have in-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline;
- undertake problem identification, formulation and solution;
- 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.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Postgraduate students:
Admission into an MC-ENG Master of Engineering program
Undergraduate students:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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No longer available |
For Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Biomedicine, and Bachelor of Commerce students
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ENGR10003 | Engineering Systems Design 2 |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
For Bachelor of Environments students
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ENGR10005 | Statics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Please note that ENGR10005 can be substituted with the following prerequisites, if the subjects were taken prior to the years listed:
- Pre 2013 - ENVS10003 Constructing Environments
- Pre 2017 - ENVS10009 Structural Environments
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PHYC10003 | Physics 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MAST10006 | Calculus 2 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MAST10007 | Linear Algebra |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- Two mid-semester tests 1 hour (15%). Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1-5 addressed in these tests.
- Weekly online quizzes (5% total). ILOs 1-5 addressed in these tests.
- Assignments and laboratories (4 x 7.5%) due in weeks 3, 7, 10 and 12, not be more than 1000 words each. ILOs 1-5 addressed in these assignments.
- One 3 hour closed book written end of semester exam (50%). ILOs 1-5 are addressed in this exam. The examination is a hurdle and must be passed to pass the subject.
The examination paper will consist of problems designed to test whether the student has acquired the ability to apply fundamental principles to the solutions of problems involving statics and dynamics. The problems set for the exam will be similar to those undertaken in the workshops.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Summer Term
Principal coordinator David Ackland Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours of lectures and 24 hours of labs/tutorials. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 9 January 2017 to 17 February 2017 Last self-enrol date 17 January 2017 Census date 20 January 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 February 2017 Assessment period ends 24 February 2017 Summer Term contact information
Semester 1 - Coordinator
Kathryn Stok - Kathryn.stok@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2 - Coordinator
Kathryn Stok - Kathryn.stok@unimelb.edu.au
Summer - Coordinator
Dr David Ackland - dackland@unimelb.edu.au - Semester 1
Principal coordinator Kathryn Stok Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours of lectures and 24 hours of labs/tutorials. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Semester 1 - Coordinator
Kathryn Stok - Kathryn.stok@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2 - Coordinator
Kathryn Stok - Kathryn.stok@unimelb.edu.au
Summer - Coordinator
Dr David Ackland - dackland@unimelb.edu.au - Semester 2
Coordinator Daniel Chung Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours of lectures and 24 hours of labs/tutorials. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
Recommended texts and other resources
Meriam JL and Kraige LG, Engineering Mechanics : Dynamics 7th Edition
HGibbeler RC, Statistics and Mechanics of Materials 3rd Edition
- Subject notes
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
Students will have access to lecture notes, lecture slides and workshop questions on LMS.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
A 2 hour question and answer session with representatives from industry will be hosted for Engineering Mechanics students.
ENGR20004- 2016 summer teaching dates: 9th Jan to 17th Feb, the exam will be held during the following week.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
- Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 11 April 2024