Engineering Mechanics (ENGR20004)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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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

Having completed this unit the student should be able to:

  • formulate problems in statics and dynamics by choosing suitable system boundaries and identifying relevant forces and coordinate systems;
  • analyse the equilibrium of systems of forces in two dimensions;
  • determine the loads and stresses experienced by components of common engineering structures such as trusses, frames and beams;
  • describe and analyse the motion of particles and rigid bodies using three-dimensional vectors;
  • 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: 4 April 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Postgraduate students:

Admission into one of the following:

  • Admission into or selection of one of the following:
    • MC-CIVENG Master of Civil Engineering
    • MC-ENVENG Master of Environmental Engineering
    • MC-MECHENG Master of Mechanical Engineering
    • MC-MTRNENG Master of Mechatronics Engineering
    • MC-SOFTENG Master of Software Engineering
    • MC-ARCHENG Master of Architectural Engineering

Undergraduate students:

For Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Biomedicine, and Bachelor of Commerce students:

AND

Either

All of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
MAST10006 Calculus 2 No longer available
MAST10007 Linear Algebra No longer available

OR

All of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
MAST10008 Accelerated Mathematics 1 No longer available
MAST10009 Accelerated Mathematics 2 No longer available

OR

All of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
MAST10021 Calculus 2: Advanced No longer available
MAST10022 Linear Algebra: Advanced No longer available

OR

All of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
MAST10007 Linear Algebra No longer available
MAST10021 Calculus 2: Advanced No longer available

OR

All of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
MAST10022 Linear Algebra: Advanced No longer available
MAST10006 Calculus 2 No longer available

For Bachelor of Environments and Bachelor of Design students:

AND

Either

All of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
MAST10006 Calculus 2 No longer available
MAST10007 Linear Algebra No longer available

OR

All of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
MAST10008 Accelerated Mathematics 1 No longer available
MAST10009 Accelerated Mathematics 2 No longer available

OR

All of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
MAST10021 Calculus 2: Advanced No longer available
MAST10022 Linear Algebra: Advanced No longer available

OR

All of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
MAST10007 Linear Algebra No longer available
MAST10021 Calculus 2: Advanced No longer available

OR

All of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
MAST10022 Linear Algebra: Advanced No longer available
MAST10006 Calculus 2 No longer available

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ENGR20003 Engineering Materials and Mechanics No longer available

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 April 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Weekly online quizzes. Requiring a total time commitment of 5 hours. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1-5 addressed in these tests.

  • 5 hours (of work required)
Throughout the teaching period5%

Assignments and laboratories (4 x 7.5%). Due in weeks 3, 7, 10 and 12. Requiring a total time commitment of approximately 30 hours. ILOs 1-5 addressed in these assignments.

  • 30 hours (of work required)
From Week 3 to Week 1230%

One mid-semester test. ILOs 1-5 addressed in these tests.

  • 1.5 hours
Week 715%

One written exam. ILOs 1-5 are addressed in this exam.

  • 3 hours
Hurdle requirement: The examination is a hurdle and must be passed to pass the subject.		End of semester50%

Additional details

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: 4 April 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorChristian Brandl
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours36 hours of lectures and 24 hours of labs/tutorials.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024
    Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024
    Census date 3 April 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024
    Assessment period ends21 June 2024

    Semester 1 contact information

    christian.brandl@unimelb.edu.au

  • Semester 2
    CoordinatorDaniel Chung
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours36 hours of lectures and 24 hours of labs/tutorials.
    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

Time commitment details

170 hours

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Last updated: 4 April 2025

Further information

Last updated: 4 April 2025