Solid Mechanics (MCEN90026)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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Semester 2
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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

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: 4 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Students must meet one of the following prerequisite options:

Option 1

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
MCEN30017 Mechanics & Materials
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MAST20029 Engineering Mathematics
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Option 2

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
MCEN30017 Mechanics & Materials
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

AND

Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
MAST20030 Differential Equations
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

AND

One of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
MAST20009 Vector Calculus
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MAST20032 Vector Calculus: Advanced
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

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: 4 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

A mid semester test, assesses Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1-4.

  • 1 hours
Mid semester15%

An examination, assesses ILOs 1-4.

  • 2 hours
End of semester50%

Two modelling projects of equal weight and approximately 1000 words each. Assesses ILOs 1-4.

  • 35-40 hours (of work required)
From Week 7 to Week 1135%

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    CoordinatorPeter Lee
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursContact hours: 36 hours of lectures, 12 hours of tutorials and 20 hours of laboratory classes.
    Total time commitment200 hours
    Teaching period24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023
    Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023
    Census date31 August 2023
    Last date to withdraw without fail22 September 2023
    Assessment period ends17 November 2023

    Semester 2 contact information

    Prof. Peter Vee Sin Lee

    pvlee@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

200 hours

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Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    Recommended texts and other resources

    Gere & Timoshenko, Mechanics of Materials
    David Hutton, Fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis
    Fish & Belytschko, A First Course in Finite Elements

  • 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:

    TypeName
    CourseMaster of Mechanical Engineering
    CourseMaster of Engineering
    Specialisation (formal)Mechanical with Business
    Specialisation (formal)Mechanical with Aerospace
    Specialisation (formal)Mechanical
    Specialisation (formal)Mechatronics
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    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: 4 March 2025