GEG2723

Applied mechanics

(ENG)

Y Ibrahim and M Isreb

4.5 points + 39 lecture hours and 26 tutorial hours + First semester + Gippsland/distance + Prerequisites: GEG1303, GEG1723, GAS1641, GAS1642

Synopsis: Structures: Introduction, stress-strain diagram, elasticity and plasticity, Hook0s law, shear stress and strain; displacement of axially loaded members; torsion of circular bars, non-uniform torsion; shear force and bending moment relationships between load, shear force and bending moment; normal strains in beams, normal stresses in web of beams with flanges; differential equations of the deflection curve; buckling and stability; columns with pinned ends, columns with other support conditions. Machines: Plate clutches, cone clutches and centrifugal clutches; belt drives and band brakes; gear trains.

Assessment: Examinations (two papers, 30% each): 60% + Two assignments (20% each): 40%