Course Title: Apply principles of mechanics to engineering structures
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
Course Code: MIET7535
Course Title: Apply principles of mechanics to engineering structures
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6132 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: trainingsupport@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Dr. A R M Muniruzzaman
School of Vocational Engineering (SoVE)
Civil Engineering
Tel: (03) 9925 4415
Fax: (03) 9925 4189
e-mail: arm.muniruzzaman@rmit.edu.au
Anita Mehmi
School of Vocational Engineering (SoVE)
Tel: (03) 9925 2011
Fax: (03) 9925 4189
E-mail: anita.mehmi@rmit.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 9925 2011
Email: anita.mehmi@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 40
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Nil
Course Description
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to perform analyses concerned with the mechanical properties of materials as they relate to problems of strength and stability of structures and mechanical structures. This includes the calculation of different kinds of loading on structural elements.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU21128 Apply principles of mechanics to engineering structures |
Element: |
1. Establish mechanical properties of materials for engineering structures |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 OH&S and environmental requirements for a given work area are obtained and understood. |
Element: |
2. Plan approach to analyse the properties of materials |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 OH&S requirements for carrying out the work are followed. |
Element: |
3. Complete the analysis |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 OH&S requirements for completing the work are followed. |
Element: |
4. Compile, document and present results. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 OH&S requirements for carrying out the work are followed. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements
Details of Learning Activities
You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates:
• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Review questions
• journal
Engineers Australia Mapping Information:
This course is mapped against stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates developed by Engineers Australia as detailed below:
EA 1. Knowledge and Skill Base
EA1.1. Descriptive, formula-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the practice area.
EA 1.2. Procedural-level understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the practice area.
EA 1.3. In depth practical knowledge and skills within specialist sub-disciplines of the practice area.
EA 1.4. Discernment of engineering developments within the practice area.
EA 1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the practice area.
EA 1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the area of practice.
EA 2. Engineering Application Ability
EA 2.1. Application of established technical and practical methods to the solution of well-defined engineering problems.
EA 2.2. Application of technical and practical techniques, tools and resources to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.3. Application of systematic synthesis and design processes to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.4. Application of systematic project management processes.
EA 3. Professional and Personal Attributes
EA 3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
EA 3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
EA 3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
EA 3.4. Professional use and management of information.
EA 3.5. Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
EA 3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership.
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies are mapped with competency VU21128 in the Assessment Matrix.
Teaching Schedule
The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:
| Week | Topics Delivered | Elements/Performance Criteria |
| 1 | Introduction to the course and OH&S requirements | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.5, 3.6 |
| 2 | Load analysis: Types of load, Introduction to AS1170.0 and 1, calculation of DL and LL, Combined effects, Load factors |
2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 |
| 3 | Advanced properties of materials; plane stress, plain strain, strain energy | 1.4, 1.5, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 |
| 4 | Stress due to flexure, shear & torsion, shear flow | 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 |
| 5 | Mohr’s Circle of stress and strain | 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 |
| 6 | Test | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 |
| 7 | Wind Load – Introduction to AS1170.2, Terrain, Pressure coefficients, Simplified wind load calculation | 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 |
| 8 | Wind Load – Simplified procedure for calculating wind load | 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 |
| 9 | Wind Load – Project allocation & discussion on critical aspects. | 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 |
| 10 | Buckling of Columns: Effective length, slenderness ratio and Failure load | 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 |
| 11 | Beams: Point and distributed loads, Qualitative Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams, Deflection | 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 |
| 12 | Analysis of continuous beams: application Slope-deflection equations | 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 |
| 13 | Analysis of indeterminate frames: application Slope-deflection equations | 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 |
| 14 | Analysis of continuous beams: application Moment distribution method | 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 |
| 15 | Analysis of indeterminate frames: application Moment distribution method (non-sway case) | 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 |
| 16 | Analysis of indeterminate frames: application Moment distribution method (sway case) | 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 |
| 17 | Project Submission | 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 |
| 17/18 | End of semester examination | 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 |
Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, individual student-teacher course-related consultation. Students are required to self-study the learning materials and complete the assigned out of class activities for the scheduled non-teaching hours. The estimated time is minimum 12 hours outside the class time.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Structural and Stress Analysis 3rd ed. |
978-008099936 |
Structural Analysis, 5th ed |
978-113394389 |
References
Other Resources
- Multimedia Resource
- Recommended Videos and DVDs
- RMIT online learning resources are located on RMIT Online Learning Hub. Follow the link to log in http://www.rmit.edu.au
- The Learning Hub ( Blackboard) is the central point of access to the online courses in which students are registered.
Overview of Assessment
The assessments 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.
Assessment 1: Online Quiz
Weighting towards final grade (%):30
Assessment 2: Project
Weighting towards final grade (%):30
Assessment 3: Test
Weighting towards final grade (%):40
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
| Element/Performance Criteria Covered | Online Quiz | Project | Test |
| 1.1 | x | x | |
| 1.2 | x | x | |
| 1.3 | x | x | |
| 1.4 | x | x | |
| 1.5 | x | x | |
| 1.6 | x | x | |
| 2.1 | x | x | x |
| 2.2 | x | x | x |
| 2.3 | x | x | x |
| 2.4 | x | x | x |
| 3.1 | x | x | |
| 3.2 | x | x | |
| 3.3 | x | x | |
| 3.4 | x | x | |
| 3.5 | x | x | |
| 3.6 | x | x | |
| 4.1 | x | x | |
| 4.2 | x | x | |
| 4.3 | x | x | |
| 4.4 | x | x |
Assessment Tasks
Assessments are conducted in theoretical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set out in the National Training Package. Students are required to undertake exam and journal submission for 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.
ASSESSMENTS WEIGHTING AND SUBMISSION WEEK
TEST 25 % WEEK 6
PROJECT 25 % WEEK 17
EXAM 50 % WEEK 17 / 18
This course is graded as Competent or Not Yet Competent, and subsequently the following course grades are allocated:
80 - 100: CHD - Competent with High Distinction
70 - 79: CDI - Competent with Distinction
60 - 69: CC - Competent with Credit
50 - 59: CAG - Competency Achieved - Graded
0 - 49: NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment.
Assessment Matrix
Assessment vs VU21128 Elements & Performance Criteria
| VU21128 Elements & Performance Criteria | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Assessments | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.4 |
| Test | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Project | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||||||
| Exam | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies
| Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies | ||||||||||||||||
| Assessments | EA1.1 | EA1.2 | EA1.3 | EA1.4 | EA1.5 | EA1.6 | EA2.1 | EA2.2 | EA2.3 | EA2.4 | EA3.1 | EA3.2 | EA3.3 | EA3.4 | EA3.5 | EA3.6 |
| Test | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Project | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Exam | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| ALL ASSESSMENTS VU21128 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 0 (Blank) | Graduate attribute is not assessed. | |||||||||||||||
| 1 | Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one, but less than one-third, of the Element | |||||||||||||||
| 2 | Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one third, but less than two-thirds, of the Element | |||||||||||||||
| 3 | Graduate attribute is assessed in more than two-thirds of the Element |
Other Information
Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
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• Relevant
• Current
• Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.
Study and Learning Support:
Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you. Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:
• Assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
• Maths and science developmental support and advice
• English language development
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and Learning Support.
Disability Liaison Unit:
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Disability Liaison Unit to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/disability to find more information about services offered by Disability Liaison Unit.
Late Submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for seven calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than two working days of the date of lodgement as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than seven calendar days (from the original due date), you must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than two working days after the official due date.
Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special Consideration:
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Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the university.
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Email Communication:
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