Course Title: Mechanics and Materials 2
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Mechanics and Materials 2
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
MIET2115 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
115H Aerospace, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2006, Sem 1 2007, Sem 1 2008, Sem 1 2009, Sem 1 2010, Sem 1 2011, Sem 1 2012, Sem 1 2013, Sem 2 2013, Sem 1 2014, Sem 2 2014, Sem 1 2015, Sem 2 2015, Sem 1 2016, Sem 2 2016 |
MIET2115 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
172H School of Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2017, Sem 2 2017, Sem 1 2018, Sem 2 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 2 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 1 2021, Sem 2 2021, Sem 2 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 2 2023, Sem 1 2024, Sem 2 2024 |
Course Coordinator: Dr Alex Kootsookos
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 8075
Course Coordinator Email: alex.kootsookos@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 57.3.21
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Assumed Knowledge
MIET2419 Mechanics and Materials 1, or an equivalent course
Course Description
This course further develops your capabilities in mechanics and materials. You will analyse combined shear, axial and bending loads, and design for strength in both tension and compression. Design for deflection will be covered, and various techniques will be used to calculate deflections, including energy methods.
You will examine the underlying assumptions used in mechanics of solids analysis and recognise the environments under which engineering materials do not behave according to these assumptions. Situations of high and low temperatures and loading rates, fatigue loading and loads exceeding the yield strength will be examined.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for Bachelor of Engineering plans ending in P23 and specialising in:
Advanced Manufacturing & Mechatronic; Mechanical; Sustainable Systems; and Aerospace Engineering and associated double degrees:
PLO 1: Demonstrate an in-depth understanding and knowledge of fundamental engineering and scientific theories, principles and concepts and apply advanced technical knowledge in specialist domain of engineering.
PLO 2: Utilise mathematics and engineering fundamentals, software, tools and techniques to design engineering systems for complex engineering challenges.
PLO 4: Apply systematic problem solving, design methods and information and project management to propose and implement creative and sustainable solutions with intellectual independence and cultural sensitivity.
PLO 5: Communicate respectfully and effectively with diverse audiences, employing a range of communication methods, practising professional and ethical conduct.
This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for all other Bachelor of Engineering plans specialising in:
Advanced Manufacturing & Mechatronic; Mechanical; Sustainable Systems; and Aerospace Engineering and associated double degrees:
1 Knowledge and Skill Base
1.1 Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
Engineering Application Ability
2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering solving.
2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
Professional and Personal Attributes
3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domain.
3.4 Professional use and management of information.
For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Calculate the shear, torsional, axial, and bending stresses which occur at a point or which act on a section, and express this state of stress either algebraically or graphically using Mohr’s Circle for Stress
- Explain how compositional, processing and environmental variables of common engineering materials affect the resultant mechanical and physical properties and participate in class discussion and feedback
- Select a material for a specific application using readily available mechanical property data and accurately communicate your rationale
- Calculate the elastic deflections of beams and trusses using a variety of methods and be able to articulate the assumptions implicit to each method
Overview of Learning Activities
Learning activities can include pre-recorded lecture videos; in-class, online and during tutorial quizzes; laboratories; assignments; and tutorials.
It is vital that you keep up to date with all learning activities on Canvas. It is here where you will find the online homework and details of the laboratory and assignments.
This course is designed to enhance your technical knowledge of Solid Mechanics and Materials Engineering, however, some assessments have also been designed to give you practice in the interpretation of data, the management of information and your written communication skills.
Overview of Learning Resources
Course-related resources will be provided on the course Canvas page, which is accessed through myRMIT. This can include lecture material, supplementary course notes, problem sheets and solutions, practice exam and quiz questions and references as well as your assessments.
Overview of Assessment
X This course has no hurdle requirements.
☐ All hurdle requirements for this course are indicated clearly in the assessment regime that follows, against the relevant assessment task(s) and all have been approved by the College Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning & Teaching).
Assessment tasks
Type 1 Assessment: Online Quizzes (Totalling 65%)
- Online Quizzes: 5% Due Dates provided, but untimed tests (CLOS 1 and 4) (Individual)
- Midsemester Quiz: 20% Duration for working: 1hr + additional time for file uploads. Quiz will be made available for at least 24 hours for the students to complete within the allotted time
- End of Semester Quiz: 40% (CLOs 1,2 and 4) (Individual) (Duration for working: 2hrs + additional time for file uploads: Quiz will be made available for at least 24 hours for the students to complete within the allotted time
Type 2 Assessment: Assignments (Totalling 35%)
- Assignment 1 15% (CLO2) (Individual)
- Assignment 2 20% (CLO3) (Group)