Course Title: Apply Principles of Strength of Materials to Engineering Problems

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C6069 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology

Course Title: Apply Principles of Strength of Materials to Engineering Problems

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 40

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Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

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



Course Description

This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to apply principles of strength of materials to standard engineering problems. This includes stress, strain, deformation, properties of sections and shear force and testing.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

VBP232 Apply principles of strength of materials to engineering problems

Elements:

Identify the requirements for determining strength of materials

Select the appropriate testing regime

Undertake materials testing.

Verify and interpret results


Learning Outcomes

Identify the requirements for determining strength of materials
Select the appropriate testing regime
Undertake materials testing.
Verify and interpret results


Overview of Assessment

Individual assignments
Test  
End of course exam