MAE2911

Aerospace structures ( 4 points, SCA Band 2, 0.083 EFTSL)

Leader: I H Marshall/R Jones

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: Equilibrium conditions; introduction to structural elements such as trusses and frames; definitions of stress and strain; introduction to methods used to analyse structural members under tension, bending, torsion, shear and buckling; an introduction to combined stresses which includes the Mohr stress circle and static theories of failure; and an introduction to fatigue, stress concentration, the S-N curve and combined loads.

Assessment: Examination (2 hours): 80% + Assignments and laboratory reports: 20%

Contact Hours: 22 lecture hours and 22 practice classes/laboratory hours

Prerequisites: ENG1201

Prohibitions: MEC2470