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. |
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. |
Element: |
3. Verify, document & interpret analysis and/or design |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 OH&S requirements for completing the work are followed. |
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 |
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2. ENGINEERING MECHANICS -STATICS by R.C. HIBBELER |
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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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