Course Title: Apply advanced static principles to engineering problems

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2010

Course Code: MIET7501

Course Title: Apply advanced static principles to engineering problems

School: 130T Vocational Engineering

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6069 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Leon MATTATIA

Tel. No. +61 3 99254668

Email: leon.mattatia@rmit.edu.au

 

Nominal Hours: 60

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

It is recommended that learners attempting this unit have the required knowledge and skills as described in:
VBP231 Apply principles of mechanics to engineering problems;
VBP234 Apply calculus to engineering problems; or equivalent.

Course Description

This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to apply advanced static concepts and principles to solve complex engineering problems. It includes two and three dimensional force analysis and associated diagrams for structures and mechanical componentry.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

The unit applies to engineering, manufacturing and construction environments where the application of advanced statics can provide solutions to a wide variety of engineering problems.


This unit of competency is intended for programs at Advanced Diploma level or higher.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

VBQU257 Apply advanced static principles to engineering problems

Element:

1. Determine the extent of advanced statics required for the analysis

Performance Criteria:

1.1 OH&S and environmental requirements for a given work area are obtained and understood.
1.2 Safety hazards which have not previously been identified are documented and risk control measures devised and implemented in consultation with appropriate personnel.
1.3 The engineering problem is determined through requests, design briefs or equivalent and clarified with appropriate personnel.
1.4 Expert advice is sought with respect to the engineering problem and according to enterprise procedures, if appropriate.
1.5 Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others involved at the work site.
1.6 Resources and equipment required are identified, obtained and checked as fit for the purpose.

Element:

2. Apply principles of advanced statics in the analysis or design of a solution

Performance Criteria:

2.1 OH&S requirements for carrying out the work are followed.
2.2 Industry codes, regulations and technical documentation relevant to the engineering problem are interpreted and understood.
2.3 Where appropriate, tables and graphs are used to obtain computational data.
2.4 The appropriate assumptions underlying the engineering problem are made and recorded.
2.5 The most appropriate analytical, computational or design methodology is selected and can be justified.

Element:

3. Verify, document & interpret analysis and/or design

Performance Criteria:

3.1 OH&S requirements for completing the work are followed.
3.2 The results of the analysis or design are recorded and documented in accordance with requirements and enterprise procedures.
3.3 Where appropriate, results are graphed and/or charted and interpreted.
3.4 A formal report to present outcomes is prepared according to enterprise procedures, if required.


Learning Outcomes


ELEMENTS OF COMPETENCY:

1. Determine the extent of advanced statics required for the analysis

2. Apply principles of advanced statics in the analysis or design of a solution

3. Verify, document and interpret analysis and/or design

REQUIRED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

Required Skills :
• interpreting industry codes, regulations and technical documentation;
• selecting the most appropriate computational method to analyse and solve the engineering problem;
• solving engineering problems involving the analysis of two dimensional force and couple systems;
• representing forces and moments as three dimensional Cartesian vectors;
• analysing and solving engineering problems involving basic three dimensional applications;
• analysing and solving problems involving free body diagrams of two and three dimensional structures and assemblies;
• constructing shear force and bending moment diagrams for structures and assemblies subjected to two and three dimensional force systems.
• presenting results in graphs, charts and tables to requirements;
• writing technical reports;
• working with others in a team;
• adapt to changes in work.


Required knowledge :
• two dimensional force analysis;
• three dimensional force analysis;
• free body diagrams of two and three dimensional systems;
• shear force, bending moments and torque diagrams for two and three dimensional force systems.


Details of Learning Activities

The learning activities in this course are designed to equip students with knowledge and skills in applying the principles of Mechanics (Statics) to analyse 2 & 3 Dimensional Statically Determinate Structures, enabling the calculation of (specifically) Forces and Moments, which are important parameters for Engineering design.

The course will be using a combination of lectures, reading tasks, practical work and mainly tutorials/assignments to achieve these objectives.

Readings: Students may be required to read relevant section(s) of the recommended references/class notes prior to the next class.

Tutorial work & Practical Assignments challenge the students and ensure that participants apply and deepen the theoretical knowledge covered in lectures.


Teaching Schedule

SESSION 1  INTRODUCTION TO COURSE - Discussion of Course content, References and Assessment requirements; Overview of Topic 1. - Dynamically Equivalent Force/Moment Systems

SESSION 2  Dynamically Equivalent Force Systems - Analysis of Force systems to establish congruence with respect to Resultant Force & Moments about all given points)

SESSION 3   Moments & Couples - 2 Dimensional Systems - Review of basic statics concepts (Calculation of Moments about a given point)

SESSION 4   Force & Moment Vectors – Cartesian Analysis of 2 & 3 Dimensional Force Systems (Vector Analysis of Forces & Moments)

SESSION 5   Force & Moment Vectors – Cartesian Analysis of 2 & 3 Dimensional Force Systems (Vector Analysis of Forces & Moments) ..cont’d

SESSION 6   Free - Body Diagram Analysis - 2 Dimensional Systems (Analysis of Forces & Moments)

SESSION 7   Free - Body Diagram Analysis - 2 Dimensional Systems (Analysis of Forces & Moments) ...cont’d

SESSION 9   REVISION/Tutorial

SESSION 10  UNIT TEST No. 1 (Major Assignment No. 1 Due)

SESSION 11 Three Dimensional Force & Moment Systems - Calculation of Forces & Moments using Free-Body Diagram Analysis techniques

SESSION 12Three Dimensional Force & Moment Systems- Calculation of Forces & Moments using Free-Body Diagram Analysis techniques...cont’d

SESSION 13Two Dimensional Shear Force, Bending Moment Diagrams - Pin-jointed, Statically Determinate Structures

SESSION 14Two Dimensional Shear Force, Bending Moment Diagrams - Pin-jointed, Statically Determinate Structures ...cont’d

SESSION 15  Three Dimensional Shear Force, Bending Moment & Torque Diagrams- Pin-jointed, Statically Determinate Structures

SESSION 16  Three Dimensional Shear Force, Bending Moment & Torque Diagrams -Pin-jointed, Statically Determinate Structures ...cont’d

SESSION 17  REVISION/Tutorial

SESSION 18  UNIT TEST No. 2 (Major assignment No. 2 Due)

(NOTE: Session(s) may be added if required & order of sessions may vary)


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References

1. ENGINEERING MECHANICS AND STRENGTH OF MATERIALS by ROGER KINSKY

2. ENGINEERING MECHANICS -STATICS by R.C. HIBBELER

3. ENGINEERING MECHANICS - STATICS by J.L. MERIAM & L.G. KRAIGE


Other Resources

TEACHER’S NOTES & Web References


Overview of Assessment

Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course. Evidence of student’s competence can be gathered through a variety of ways including:
• observation of processes and procedures;
• oral and/or written questioning on required knowledge and skills;
• testimony from supervisors, colleagues, clients and/or other appropriate persons;
• inspection of the final product or outcome;
• a portfolio of documentary evidence.


Graded Assessment out of 100 Marks will be based on the results obtained for Assignments, Practical Reports & Unit Tests.
Students must gain a pass in ALL forms of assessment in order to gain this competency.



Assessment Tasks

Students must gain a pass in BOTH 1. & 2. forms of assessment in order to gain this competency.
Assessments will comprise:

1. Major Assignments & Practical Work - 30%

2. Unit Tests (x2) - 70%

Students must satisfy ALL Elements of Competency and pass both sections 1. & 2. above, and obtain a minimum overall mark of 50/100 to pass this course,


Assessment Matrix

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