Course Title: Apply engineering mechanics principles

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2024

Course Code: MIET6362C

Course Title: Apply engineering mechanics principles

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.

School: 520T Future Technologies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6186 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical)

Course Contact: Amita Iyer

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99258311

Course Contact Email: amita.iyer@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher:

Serge Eljaste
Phone: +61 3 9925 4661
Email: sergei.eljaste@rmit.edu.au

Program Manager:

Dr Amita Iyer
Phone: +61 3 9925 8311
Email: amita.iyer@rmit.edu.au

Appointment by email

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

MEM23004 Apply technical mathematics

Course Description

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to apply the principles of mechanics and strength of materials to devices, machines and systems and their components, to identify key mechanical properties. It includes a range of basic analyses of static and dynamic loads and moments, stresses and deflections, velocities and accelerations.

The unit applies to engineering or related activities requiring the application of the principles of mechanics and strength of materials and is suitable for people giving technical support to design, operations or maintenance activities and those pursuing technical qualifications and careers at paraprofessional or technician level.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	MEM23109 Apply engineering mechanics principles
Element:	1. Identify scope of required analysis
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Identify device, machine or system, and component parts for analysis 1.2 Assess engineering mechanics principles, skills and techniques required by tasks 1.3 Review functions and features of device, machine or system 1.4 Assess software techniques required for basic analysis and graphics required by the task 1.5 Identify stakeholders to be consulted on analysis tasks 1.6 Confirm work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements, and risk management and organisational procedures 1.7 Review sustainability implications of tasks 1.8 Determine available sources for technical and professional assistance
Element:	2. Apply engineering mechanics principles and techniques
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Identify appropriate engineering mechanics principles and analytical, graphical and software-assisted techniques applicable to task 2.2 Validate software results using analytical and graphical methods 2.3 Ensure clear and logical process of analysis and compatibility of units in calculations 2.4 Apply resultant loads and reactions on machines, support frames and beams due to parallel and oblique, concentrated and distributed loads and moments 2.5 Apply the torque and power required to drive translation screws and winding drums against inclined and vertically suspended loads subject to gravitation, acceleration and friction resistance loads 2.6 Select standard hardware to meet specifications 2.7 Analyse bending and shear stresses in beams subject to static point and distributed loads
Element:	3. Report results
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Record results of investigation, evaluation and application 3.2 Provide documentation including calculations, diagrams, programs and files

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the elements of this unit of competency.

Details of Learning Activities

You will involve in the following learning activities to meet requirements for the three clustered competencies (MEM23109, MEM30005, MEM30006) and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Laboratory practicals

Cluster Information:

This course is delivered in a cluster in conjunction with MATH5361C & MATH5362C. You must enrol in all three courses delivered in this cluster. All the learning and assessment activities will include the components of all competencies MIET6362C, MATH5361C & MATH5362C.

Elements and Performance Criteria for (MATH5361C) MEM30005 Calculate force systems within simple beam structures:

1. Determine the resultant and equilibrant of systems of coplanar forces

1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.2 Calculate the magnitude and direction of the resultant and equilibrant of coplanar force systems

1.3 Calculate the line of action of a resultant using the principle of moments

2. Determine reactions and moments for a simple horizontal beam subject to a combination of uniform and point loading 

2.1 Calculate the support reactions for a simply supported horizontal beam using the equations of equilibrium and including the moment effect of a couple 

2.2 Determine the possible types of failure that need to be considered

2.3 Draw shear force and bending moment diagrams

2.4 Determine bending stress

2.5 Complete calculations to determine the nominal size for the beam

2.6 Apply factors of safety to finalise nominal size of beam

 

Elements and Performance Criteria for (MATH5362C) MEM30006 Calculate stresses in simple structures:

1. Determine stresses in simple structures and mechanical components 

1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and comply with work, health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.2 Determine the shear stresses in simple bolted connections

1.3 Determine the nominal weld size or length of weld required on simple welded connections to meet load requirements

1.4 Draw and use torque distribution diagrams to calculate torsional shear stress and angle of twist on threaded bolts subjected to torques

 2. Verify stress levels using appropriate reference material 

2.1 Use appropriate reference materials to verify that stress loading is acceptable

2.2 Report verification results

Engineers Australia Mapping Information: 

This course and other two clustered competencies are mapped against stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates developed by Engineers Australia as detailed below:

EA 1. Knowledge and Skill Base

 
EA1.1. Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering
EA1.2. Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
EA1.3. In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
EA1.4. Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
EA1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
EA1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline.

EA 2. Engineering Application Ability

EA2.1. Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
EA2.2. Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
EA2.3. Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
EA2.4. Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.

EA 3. Professional and Personal Attributes

EA3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
EA3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
EA3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
EA3.4. Professional use and management of information.
EA3.5. Orderly management of self and professional conduct.
EA3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership.

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies are mapped with cluster of competencies MEM23109A, MEM30005A, MEM30006A in the Assessment Matrix.
 

Teaching Schedule

 The proposed teaching schedule for the 3 clustered competencies MIET6362C, MATH5361C and MATH5362C is detailed below:

 

 

 

Week	Topic Delivered	Elements / Performance Criteria
1	Introduction to course, course guide, assessments, topics breakdown, resources, equipment (in the lab) & OHS issues. Review functions and features of devices, machines and systems. Available sources for technical and professional assistance	MEM23109: 1.1, 1.3, 1.5 - 1.8, 3.1, 3.2
2	Kinematics of linear motion.	MEM23109: 1.2, 2.1 – 2.3, 3.1, 3.2
3	Kinematics of circular motion. Portfolio Ex. 1 due.	MEM23109: 1.2, 2.1 – 2.3, 3.1, 3.2
4	Kinetics of linear motion. Newton Laws.	MEM23109: 1.2, 2.1 – 2.3, 3.1, 3.2
5	Kinetics of circular motion.	MEM23109: 1.2, 2.1 – 2.3, 3.1, 3.2
6	Work and energy. Power. Portfolio Ex. 2 due.	MEM23109: 1.2, 2.1 – 2.3, 3.1, 3.2
7	Torque. Rotational power.	MEM23109: 1.2, 2.1 – 2.3, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2
8	Rotational power. Moment of Inertia.	MEM23109: 1.2, 2.1 – 2.3, 3.1, 3.2
9	Freely falling objects. Projectile motion. Portfolio Ex. 3 due.	MEM23109: 1.2, 2.1 – 2.3, 3.1, 3.2
10	Simple machines.	MEM23109: 1.1 - 1.3, 2.1 – 2.3, 3.1, 3.2
11	Momentum.	MEM23109: 1.2, 2.1 – 2.3, 3.1, 3.2
12	Resultant force.	MEM23109: 1.2, 2.1 – 2.4, 3.1, 3.2 MEM30005: 1.1, 1.2
13	Friction. Angle of friction. Portfolio ex. 4 due.	MEM23109: 1.2, 2.1 – 2.5, 3.1, 3.2 MEM30005: 1.1, 1.2
14	Friction on inclined planes. Lab practical 1 performed	MEM23109: 1.1 - 1.8, 2.1 – 2.5, 3.1, 3.2 MEM30005: 1.1, 1.2
15	Revision. Finalising the assessment	MEM23109A: 1.1, 1.5 – 1.8, 2.1 – 2.3, 3.1, 3.2; MEM30005A:1.1
16	Lab report 1 due.	MEM23109A: 1.1, 1.5 – 1.8, 2.1 – 2.3, 3.1, 3.2; MEM30005A:1.1
17	Assessment feedback.	MEM23109A: 1.1, 1.5 – 1.8, 2.1 – 2.3, 3.1, 3.2; MEM30005A:1.1, 1.2
18	Online Test / Student Feedback	MEM23109A: 1.1, 1.5 – 1.8, 2.1 – 2.3, 3.1, 3.2; MEM30005A:1.1, 1.2

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 30 hours outside the class time.

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Students will be able to access information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. List of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.

This unit is clustered with MEM30006 - Calculate stresses in simple structures and MEM30005 - Calculate force systems within simple beam structure. Please make sure you are enrolled in all the three units.

 

Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1: Portfolio exercises, Week 3-16

Assessment 2: Laboratory practical report, Due week 16


Assessment 3: Online test, Week 18

All Assignments will go through Academic Integrity Check software TurnItIn. Please also refer to the marking guide for more detail information about all assessments.

This course is graded as Competent or Not Yet Competent. 

Assessment Matrix

Assessment vs MEM23109 Elements & Performance Criteria
 

MEM23109 Elements & Performance Criteria

Assessments

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

1.5

1.6

1.7

1.8

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.6

2.7

3.1

3.2

Portfolio exercises

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Lab practical

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Online Test

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessment vs MEM30005 Elements & Performance Criteria 
 

MEM30005 Elements & Performance Criteria
Assessments	1.1	1.2	1.3	2.1	2.2	2.3	2.4	2.5	2.6
Portfolio exercises		X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Lab practical	X	X	X	X
Online Test	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X

 

Assessment vs MEM30006 Elements & Performance Criteria
       

MEM30006 Elements & Performance Criteria
Assessments	1.1	1.2	1.3	1.4	2.1	2.2
Portfolio exercises		X	X	X	X
Lab practical	X		X
Online Test	X	X	X	X	X	X

 

Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies                                                                                                                                       

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

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

Portfolio exercises

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Lab practical

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Online Test

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

ALL ASSESSMENTS

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

MIET7548C

3

3

2

2

2

2

3

3

3

2

1

2

2

2

2

2

MATH5335C

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

0

3

3

1

MATH5336C

3

3

3

0

3

0

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

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

Private study hours are approximately 100-110 hours for this cluster course.

 

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:

• 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 http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support 

Equitable Learning Services (ELS):

If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).

Late submission: 

If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge 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 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted. 
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 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: 

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration 

Plagiarism: 

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. 

Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism. 

Other Information: 

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

 

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