MMA2002 · Solid mechanics 1

Overview

This unit introduces the fundamental principles of stress, strain, and deformation in solid materials subjected to axial, transverse, torsional, and bending loads. You will develop skills to analyse and design structural elements such as shafts and beams using free-body diagrams, shear-force and bending moment diagrams, and stress transformations. You will also build capability in solving statically determinate and indeterminate problems, and in applying failure criteria to assess the safety of structures under load.

Areas of study: E3001 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Specialisation: Aerospace engineering E3001 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Specialisation: Biomedical engineering E3001 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Specialisation: Mechanical engineering E6011 Master of Professional Engineering - Specialisation: Mechanical engineering

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.

Continuous assessment: 50% Final assessment: 50% Assessment in this unit includes a competency hurdle assessment task. The consequence of not achieving a competency hurdle is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Calculate stresses and deformations in structural members under axial, torsional, and bending loads using fundamental principles of mechanics.
2. Analyse the state of stress in three-dimensional structures subjected to combined loading conditions using appropriate engineering reasoning and methods.
3. Formulate well-reasoned written engineering analyses, including workings, diagrams, and calculations, in a manner appropriate to the professional engineering context.

Workload

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.