Solid Mechanics (MCEN90026)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
AIMS
This course will build on the fundamental theories defined previously in Mechanics & Materials. Two principal theories in the determination of stress within a structure are energy methods and three-dimensional analysis.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Topics covered in this course will include engineering plasticity, design of pressure vessels and pipes, thick-walled cylinders, shrink fitting, duplex pressure vessels, inelastic deformation, residual stresses, membrane theory of shells of revolution, yielding, rotating shells, local bending stresses, stress analysis of rotating discs with and without holes, shrink fitting, initial and ultimate yielding, fracture mechanics and fatigue, and introduction to the finite element method.
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs)
Having completed this unit the student is expected to have the skills to be able to -
- Determine analytically, the maximum stress in a loaded beam
- Design structures with columnar and beam elements
- Predict failure of structures due to yielding of components
- Utilise FEA software to solve stress analysis problems.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have the following skills:
- Ability to apply knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation, and solution
- Ability to utilise a systems approach to complex problems and to design and operational performance
- Proficiency in engineering design
- Capacity for lifelong learning and professional development.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCEN30017 | Mechanics & Materials | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
And either:
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAST20029 | Engineering Mathematics |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
OR both of the following subjects:
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAST20009 | Vector Calculus |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| MAST20030 | Differential Equations | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MAST20030 may be taken concurrently.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- A 1 hour mid semester test (10%), assesses Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1-4.
- A 2 hour end of semester examination (50%), assesses ILOs 1-4.
- Workshop assessment task (10%), requiring 13 - 15 hours of work. Assesses ILOs 1-4.
- Two modelling projects of equal weight (30% total) and approximately 1000 words each to be completed between weeks 7 - 11, requiring approximately 35-40 hours work in total. Assesses ILOs 1-4.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Contact hours: 36 hours of lectures, 12 hours of tutorials and 20 hours of laboratory classes. Total time commitment 200 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
200 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The subject will be delivered through a combination of lectures, workshops and tutorials. Students will also complete two computational assignments which will reinforce the material covered in lectures.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
Students will have access to lecture notes, lecture slides and computer software. The subject LMS site also contains worked solutions for all the tutorial assignments.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
Lectures will include stress analysis videos and examples conducted in various industries such as automotive and aerospace.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Mechatronics Specialisation (formal) Mechanical with Business Informal specialisation Master of Engineering (Mechanical with Business) Specialisation (formal) Mechanical Informal specialisation Master of Engineering (Mechanical) Informal specialisation Master of Engineering (Mechatronics) - 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
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: 3 November 2022