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Mechanics & Materials (MCEN30017)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Tesfaye Molla
Semester 2
Zhe Liu
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
AIMS
This subject consists of three distinct and fundamentally related topics -
- An introduction to the fundamentals of materials science will be given on atomic structure and bonding, crystal structures and defects, elastic and plastic deformation, dislocations and strengthening and failured (fast fracture, fatigue and creep)
- The mechanics of materials section will extend the concepts of material mechanical behaviour by detailing elastic/inelastic behaviour and introducing the concepts of stress and strain analysis. Topics covered may include the definition of principal stresses, plane stress, plane strain, two-dimensional stress and strain analysis, torsion, pure bending, transverse loading, Mohr’s circle, failure criteria, inelastic behaviour, residual stress
- This subject will also provide an introduction to finite element analysis (FEA) and its application for stress-strain analysis. Particular emphasis will be placed on the fundamental mechanisms by which materials fail under loading.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
- Mechanics: the definition of principal stresses, plane stress, plane strain, two-dimensional stress and strain analysis, torsion, pure bending, transverse loading, Mohr’s circle, failure criteria, inelastic behaviour, residual stress.
- Materials: atomic structure and bonding, crystal structures and defects, elastic and plastic deformation, dislocations and strengthening and failure (fast fracture, fatigue and creep).
- Finite element analysis (FEA): FEA procedure, application of FEA to discrete systems and continuous bodies.
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs)
Having completed this subject the student is expected to be able to:
- Perform basic stress and strain analysis.
- Analyse mechanical behaviour of materials.
- Obtain simple mathematical and physical relationships between mechanics and materials.
- Describe various testing techniques for characterisation of mechanical behaviour of materials.
- Use the finite element method for performing a computer-based stress and strain analysis.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed the following generic 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
• Ability to communicate effectively, with the engineering team and with the community at large
Last updated: 7 September 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Selection of the Materials specialisation (formal) in the MC-ENG Master of Engineering
OR
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGR20004 | Engineering Mechanics |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
It is recommended that the following subjects have been completed (or equivalent):
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHYC10003 | Physics 1 |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| PHYC10004 | Physics 2: Physical Science & Technology |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - 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: 7 September 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Attendance and participation in materials labs and submission of written assignments, due weeks 7 to 9. Addresses Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 and 2
| From Week 7 to Week 9 | 15% |
One mid semester written examination. Addresses ILOs 1 to 4
| Mid semester | 30% |
Attendance and participation in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) workshops, and one written assignment approximately 15 pages. ILO 5 is addressed with these workshops sessions
| Week 12 | 25% |
One end of semester written examination. Addresses ILOs 1 to 4.
| During the examination period | 30% |
Last updated: 7 September 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Tesfaye Molla Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours of lectures, 12 hours of tutorials and 12 hours of workshops. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
Tesfaye Molla
- Semester 2
Coordinator Zhe Liu Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
Zhe Liu
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 7 September 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Callister WD Jr, Materials Science and Engineering.
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The subject is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials and laboratories. For e-learning, the lectures are recorded and made available to students through the University's online learning system.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
A.P. Boresi and R. J. Schmidt, Advanced Mechanics of Materials.
W. D. Callister, Jr., Materials Science and Engineering - an Introduction.
Lecture Notes on LMS.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Bachelor of Design Elective Subjects Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI Specialisation (formal) Mechanical Major Mechanical Systems Specialisation (formal) Mechatronics Specialisation (formal) Mechanical with Business Informal specialisation Elective subjects for B-BMED Major Mechanical Systems - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- 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
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 7 September 2023