Engineering Materials and Mechanics (ENGR20003)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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The subject aims to provide knowledge about engineered materials, their properties, manufacturing processes and key issues associated with their applications in engineering. The subject also introduces the relationships between the structure of a material and its properties.
This subject provides an introduction to modelling the stresses and deformations that occur when axial, torsional and flexural loads are applied to materials in static equilibrium.
This subject must be taken early in the progression of training to be an engineer as it is a prerequisite of structural design subjects, and contributes valuable insights into the role of materials in other disciplines of engineering such as geotechnical engineering.  

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Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject the student is expected to:

  • ILO 1: Describe and interpret the phenomena of strength, deformation, ductility, failure mechanisms, fast fracture and fatigue as applied generically to all materials and be able to identify the key engineering implications with these phenomena;
  • ILO 2: Describe the key features in the manufacturing/production, quality control, engineering applications, performance and safety issues associated with the commonly used engineering materials including steel, concrete, masonry, timber, polymers and composites, and be able to identify their engineering implications;
  • ILO 3: Apply the concepts of stress-strain compatibility and complementary shear stresses in achieving composite actions, and identify realistic failure mechanisms in structures and make effective use of strength and ductility in engineering applications;
  • ILO 4: Identify key considerations including those of costs, practicality, sustainability and the environment, health and safety in making engineering decisions on the choice and application of materials;
  • ILO 5: Describe atomic and crystalline structures, molecular composition, and its influence on the physical properties of materials;
  • ILO 6: Formulate problems in statics by choosing suitable system boundaries and identifying relevant forces and coordinate systems;
  • ILO 7: Apply the equilibrium of systems of forces in two dimensions to solve simple structural elements such as beams and trusses.

Generic skills

  • Ability to apply knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals
  • Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation, and solution
  • Understanding of social, cultural, global, and environmental responsibilities and the need to employ principles of sustainable development.

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ENGR20004 Engineering Mechanics
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Recommended background knowledge

Learning in this subject will be assisted by completion of ONE of the following subjects:

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ENGR10005 Statics
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

ENGR10003 - Engineering Systems Design 2

ENVS10009 - Structural Environments

ENVS10003 - Constructing Environments

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: 9 April 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

One individual assignment on Engineering Materials. 15 hours, total of 750 words. Due approx. week 4. Intended Learning Outcome (ILO) 5 is addressed in this assessment.

  • 15 hours (of work required)
Week 415%

One individual assignment on Engineering Mechanics. 10 hours, total of 500 words. Due approx. week 8. ILOs 1-4, 6 and 7 are addressed in this assessment.

  • 10 hours (of work required)
Week 810%

One group assignment (report of lab work), on one of the projects offered. 10 hours, total of 500 words per student. Due approx. week 12. ILO 1 is addressed in this assessment.

  • 10 hours (of work required)
Week 1210%

Ten weekly quizzes (1% per quiz) to highlight key points of the lectures; 10 min per quiz. 1.5 hrs quiz time in total; 15 hours preparation time in total. Held every week throughout the semester. ILOs 1-7 are addressed in this assessment.

  • 15 hours (of work required)
Throughout the semester10%

One examination. 2 hours. ILOs 1-7 are addressed in this assessment.

  • 2 hours
During the examination period55%

Additional details

 



Last updated: 9 April 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    CoordinatorRackel San Nicolas
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours50 hours (Lectures: 3 hours per week; Tutorials: 12 hours per semester; Laboratory Session: 2 hours per semester)
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024
    Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024
    Census date 2 September 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail20 September 2024
    Assessment period ends15 November 2024

    Semester 2 contact information

    Rackel San Nicolas

    email: rackel.san@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

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Further information

Last updated: 9 April 2025