Course Title: Analyse force systems (advanced)
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
Course Code: CIVE5675
Course Title: Analyse force systems (advanced)
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6093 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Design
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: vocengineering@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
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
EDX130B – Use technical mathematics (basic)
EDX140B – Use technical mathematics (advanced)
EDX100B – Analyse force systems (basic)
Course Description
This unit covers the competency to extend basic skills and knowledge in calculating forces, moments and stresses to AQF level 5. It brings the level of competency in force and stress analysis to that needed to commence design calculations in either the mechanical or structural field using Australian and/or ISO Design Standards.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
EDX190B Analyse force systems (advanced) |
Element: |
1. Solve problems using the laws of dry sliding friction. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Problems are solved using the laws of dry sliding friction for objects on horizontal and vertical planes |
Element: |
10. Use Johnson or Euler equations to determine buckling loads |
Performance Criteria: |
10.1 The column is analysed to determine whether the Johnson or Euler equation can be used |
Element: |
11. Determine the thermal stress in single members caused by restraint and changes in temperature |
Performance Criteria: |
11.1 Calculations are carried out to determine thermal stress in simple members caused by full or partial restraint and changes in temperature |
Element: |
2. Determine support reactions for determinate structures. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Free Body Diagrams are drawn of loaded structures showing the support reactions |
Element: |
3. Determine the internal forces acting on members of a pin jointed truss. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 A variety of recognised methods are used to determine the internal forces acting on all members of simple 2D pin-jointed truss |
Element: |
4. Determine the pin reactions of a pin jointed frame. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 The Method of Members is used to determine the forces acting on the pins of a simple 2D pin-jointed frame or machine |
Element: |
5. Determine pin and support reactions for a simple noncoplanar non-concurrent force system |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Given a range of simple 3D shaft or trapdoor systems, the magnitude of the components of the forces at supports, pins or hinges is determined |
Element: |
6. Determine bolt sizes or number of bolts required for simple bolted connections. |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 The appropriate cross-sectional area from a standard bolt data table is used in calculations |
Element: |
7. Determine the nominal weld size or length of weld required on simple welded connections |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1 Calculations are completed to determine the size and length of welds for simple welded connections subjected to direct shear only |
Element: |
8. Determine wall thickness in thin walled cylinders subjected to pressure |
Performance Criteria: |
8.1 The equations for hoop stress and longitudinal stress are used to calculate stresses in thin-walled vessels subject to pressure |
Element: |
9. Calculate shaft size and angle of twist for simple circular shafts subject to torques |
Performance Criteria: |
9.1 The torsional shear stress formula is used to calculate torsional shear stress and angle of twist in a circular shaft for a given torque load |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to the Elements
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities are listed in Learning Guide on the BlackBoard
Teaching Schedule
The teaching schedule appears under Course Information on the BlackBoard
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Engineering Mechanics, Val Ivanoff |
0 07 470239 4 |
References
Structural Mechanics, Nageim/Durka/Morgan/Williams |
0 582 43165 4 |
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment are conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set out in the National Training Package. Students are required to undertake summative assessments that bring together knowledge and skills. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment tasks detailed under the Assessment Task Section.
Your assessment for this course will be marked using the following table:
NYC (<50%) Not Yet Competent
CAG (50-59%) Competent - Pass
CC (60-69%) Competent - Credit
CDI (70-79%) Competent - Distinction
CHD (80-100%) Competent - High Distinction
Assessment Tasks
The assessment matrix below refers to the topics shown in the teaching schedule. These topics encompass all of the elements shown above.
In keeping with the competency-based method of assessment, you must demonstrate competency in each element.
Assessment Matrix
| Topics | Assessment | Weighting | When |
| 2 (Trusses) | Unit test | 15% | Completion of topic |
| 1,3,4 | Mid-semester exam | 40% | Week 8 |
| 5,6,7 | End of semester exam | 45% | Week 16 |
Other Information
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Special consideration:
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