Engineering Institute of Technology
Unit Name |
STRENGTH OF MATERIALS – ADVANCED TOPICS |
Unit Code |
BCS204S |
Unit Duration |
Term |
Award |
Bachelor of Science (Engineering)
Duration 3 years |
Year Level |
Two |
Unit Creator/Reviewer |
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Core/Elective |
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Pre/Co-requisites |
BCS106S |
Credit Points |
3
Total Program Credit Points 81 (27 x 3) |
Mode of Delivery |
Online or On-campus |
Unit Workload |
(Total student workload including “contact hours” = 10 hours per week) Pre-recordings / Lecture – 1.5 hours Tutorial – 1.5 hours Guided labs / Group work / Assessments – 2 hours Personal Study recommended - 5 hours |
The objective in presenting this unit is to impart to students the key components of study into the strength of materials, particularly the mechanics of structures and stress analysis, with an emphasis on advanced topics and analysis.
The subject matter covered in this unit will include: mathematical models used to describe the effects of forces on simple structures under combined actions; the concepts of stress and strain transformation, Mohr circles and combined stresses and aspects of stability.
At the conclusion of this unit, students will have acquired the requisite specialised knowledge to undertake the design and analysis of many different structures. Futhermore, the acquisition of the information from this unit will provide students with a basis on which more advanced forms of analysis and design skills can be further developed in later units.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this Unit, students are expected to be able to:
Design structures for axial loads and direct shear and analyse shear stress in simple beams.
Determine, assess and validate beam deflections and bending stresses/strains in composite beams.
Design, analyse and interpret combined stresses in simple structures
Design and specify simple column analysis and interpret results to provide solutions to specific problems.
Analyse and assess statically indeterminate beams and trusses by the Flexibility (Force) method.
Completing this unit may add to students professional development/competencies by:
Fostering personal and professional skills and attributes in order to:
Conduct work in a professionally diligent, accountable and ethical manner.
Effectively use oral and written communication in personal and professional domains.
Foster applicable creative thinking, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Develop initiative and engagement in lifelong learning and professional development.
Enhance collaboration outcomes and performance in dynamic team roles.
Effectively plan, organise, self-manage and manage others.
Professionally utilise and manage information.
Enhance technologist literacy and apply contextualised technologist skills.
Enhance investigatory and research capabilities in order to:
Develop an understanding of systematic, fundamental scientific, mathematic principles, numerical analysis techniques and statistics applicable to technologists.
Access, evaluate and analyse information on technologist processes, procedures, investigations and the discernment of technologist knowledge development.
Foster an in-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge, computer science, engineering design practice and contextual factors applicable to technologists.
Solve basic and open-ended engineering technologist problems.
Understand the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds associated with sustainable engineering practice.
Develop engineering application abilities in order to:
Apply established engineering methods to broadly-defined technologist problem solving.
Apply engineering technologist techniques, tool and resources.
Apply systematic technologist synthesis and design processes.
Systematically conduct and manage technologist projects, work assignments, testing and experimentation.
The Australian Engineering Stage 1 Competency Standards for Engineering Technologists, approved as of 2013. This table is referenced in the mapping of graduate attributes to learning outcomes and via the learning outcomes to student assessment.
Stage 1 Competencies and Elements of Competency |
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Knowledge and Skill Base |
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Systematic, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the technology domain. |
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Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the technology domain. |
1.3 |
In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the technology domain. |
1.4 |
Discernment of knowledge development within the technology domain. |
1.5 |
Knowledge of engineering design practice and contextual factors impacting the technology domain. |
1.6 |
Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of sustainable engineering practice in the technology domain. |
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Engineering Application Ability |
2.1 |
Application of established engineering methods to broadly-defined problem solving within the technology domain. |
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Application of engineering techniques, tools and resources within the technology domain. |
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Application of systematic synthesis and design processes within the technology domain. |
2.4 |
Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of projects within the technology domain. |
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Professional and Personal Attributes |
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Ethical conduct and professional accountability. |
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Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains. |
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Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour. |
3.4 |
Professional use and management of information. |
3.5 |
Orderly management of self and professional conduct. |
3.6 |
Effective team membership and team leadership. |
Successfully completing this Unit will contribute to the recognition of attainment of the following graduate attributes aligned to the AQF Level 7 criteria, Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standards for Engineering Technologists and the Sydney Accord:
Graduate Attributes (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Professional and Personal Development) |
EA Stage 1 Competencies |
Learning Outcomes |
A. Knowledge of Science and Engineering Fundamentals |
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A1. Breadth of knowledge of engineering and systematic, theory-based understanding of underlying principles, and depth of knowledge across one or more engineering sub- disciplines |
1.1, 1.3 |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
A2. Knowledge of mathematical, statistical and computer sciences appropriate for engineering technology |
1.2 |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
A3. Discernment of knowledge development within the technology domain |
1.4 |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
A4. Knowledge of engineering design practice and contextual factors impacting the technology domain |
1.5 |
2, 3, 4 |
B. Problem Solving, Critical Analysis and Judgement |
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B1. Ability to research, synthesise, evaluate and innovatively apply theoretical concepts, knowledge and approaches across diverse engineering technology contexts to effectively solve engineering problems |
1.4, 2.1, 2.3 |
2, 4 |
B2. Technical and project management skills to design complex systems and solutions in line with developments in engineering technology professional practice |
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2 |
1, 3 |
C. Effective Communication |
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C1. Cognitive and technical skills to investigate, analyse and organise information and ideas and to communicate those ideas clearly and fluently, in both written and spoken forms appropriate to the audience |
3.2 |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
C2. Ability to engage effectively and appropriately across a diverse range of cultures |
3.2 |
5 |
D. Design and Project Management |
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D1. Apply systematic synthesis and design processes within the technology domain |
2.1, 2.2, 2.3 |
1, 3 |
D2. Apply systematic approaches to the conduct and management of projects within the technology domain |
2.4 |
6 |
E. Accountability, Professional and Ethical Conduct |
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E1. Innovation in applying engineering technology, having regard to ethics and impacts including economic; social; environmental and sustainability |
1.6, 3.1, 3.4 |
1, 3, 5 |
E2. Professional conduct, understanding and accountability in professional practice across diverse circumstances including team work, leadership and independent work |
3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 |
1, 3, 5 |
Unit Competency and Learning Outcome Map
This table details the mapping of the unit graduate attributes to the unit learning outcomes and the Australian Engineering Stage 1 Competency Standards for the Engineering Technologist.
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Assessment Type |
When assessed |
Weighting (% of total unit marks) |
Learning Outcomes Assessed |
Assessment 1 Type: Multi-choice test / Group work / Short answer questions / Practical / Remote Lab / Simulation Example Topic: Tension, Compression, and Shear Stresses, Axially Loaded Members & Torsion, Beam Bending, Shear Stresses in Beams Students may complete a quiz with MCQ type answers and solve some simple equations to demonstrate a good understanding of the fundamental concepts. |
Week 3 |
15% |
1 |
Assessment 2 Type: Multi-choice test / Group work / Short answer questions / Practical / Remote Lab / Simulation Example Topic: Stress Transformation, Deflections of beams & columns. Students may be asked to provide solutions to simple problems on various topics. |
Week 6 |
20% |
2, 3 |
Assessment 3 Type: Multi-choice test / Group work / Short answer questions / Practical / Remote Lab / Simulation / Project Example Topics: Tension test of mild-steel and aluminium; Torsion test of mild-steel and aluminium; Impact test of mild-steel and aluminium; Bending test of steel/timber beams; Shear test of steel beam; and, Buckling test of steel column. Students may complete a quiz with MCQ type answers or solve some simple problems or use software to complete a practical. |
Week 9 |
20% |
5 |
Assessment 4 Type: Examination All topics An examination with a mix of detailed report type questions and/or simple numerical problems to be completed in 3 hours. |
Final Week |
40% |
1 to 5 |
Attendance / Tutorial Participation Example: Presentation, discussion, group work, exercises, self-assessment/reflection, case study analysis, application. |
Continuous |
5% |
1 to 5 |
Hibbeler R C (2013) Mechanics of Materials (9th Edition) Prentice Hall ISBN 9789810694364
Wilkinson, Tim (2007). Structural Mechanics, 2/E, Sydney: University of Sydney
One topic is delivered per contact week, with the exception of part-time 24-week units, where one topic is delivered every two weeks.
Beam Bending
Composite beams (advanced topic)
Doubly symmetric beams with inclined loads (advanced topic)
Bending of unsymmetrical beams (advanced topic)
Shear Stresses in Beams
Shear stresses in beams of rectangular cross section
Shear stresses in beams of circular cross section
Shear stresses in the webs of beams with flanges
Built-up beams and shear flow
The shear-centre concept (advanced topic)
Shear stresses in beams of thin-walled open cross sections
Shear stresses in wide-flange beams
Shear centres of thin-walled open sections (advanced topic)
Combined stresses
Introduction to stress and strain transformation
Plane stress
Principal stresses and maximum shear stresses
Mohr’s circle for plane stress
Applications of plane stress-combined loadings (advanced topic)
Deflection of Beams by integration
Deflections by integration of the shear-force and load equations
Deflections of beams by energy methods
Energy methods
Castigliano’s method.
Unit load/virtual work method.
Analysis of statically indeterminate beams by the Flexibility (Force) method
Statically indeterminate beams (Flexibility (Force) method)
Deflections of trusses by the Unit Load method
Deflection of trusses (Unit Load method)
Analysis of statically indeterminate trusses
Statically indeterminate trusses (Analysis)
Columns
Introduction to columns
Buckling and stability
Columns with pinned ends
Columns with other support conditions
Columns with eccentric axial loads
Unit Review
In the final week, students will have an opportunity to review the contents covered so far. Opportunity will be provided for a review of students’ work and to clarify any outstanding issues.
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