ENG1020

Engineering structures ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: B Wong and J Sanjayan

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2006 (Day)
Malaysia First semester 2006 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2006 (Day)
Malaysia Second semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: This unit aims to develop an understanding of the context and terminology related to engineering structures. It will allow students to translate real world forces into abstract form for engineering modelling. The unit aims to develop an understanding of the fundamentals of engineering statics and their application to trusses and beams through design. Knowledge of various construction materials is developed to allow material choice for truss and beam design. Design of beams continues the theme of engineering statics through introduction to shear forces, bending moments and stress, and deflection.

Objectives: At the completion of this Unit students will have the following: Knowledge and understanding 1. understanding of the role of stress and structures in modern society 2. appreciation of different structural forms and modelling of structures 3. understanding of fundamentals of engineering statics through design of trusses and beams 4. knowledge and skills to translate real world forces into abstract form for engineering modelling 5. understanding of loads and load paths 6. knowledge of different construction materials for truss and beam design Skills to 7. perform simple calculations to estimate forces 8. calculate reactions 9. determine forces in trusses 10. determine axial stress and deformation in trusses 11. determine moments and shear forces in beams 12. determine bending stress in beams 13. calculate beam deflections 14. calculate geometric properties of a cross section 15. complete tasks as part of a team 16. improve oral and written communication skills Attitudes 17. appreciation of the role of engineers in society 18. confidence in identifying new engineering problems and formulating original solutions.

Assessment: Assessment Projects: 30% + Individual tests 30% + Closed book exam (3 hours): 40%. Students are required to pass both the continuous assessment and exam components to gain a pass in this unit.

Contact Hours: 3 hours lectures, 2 hours practice classes and seven hours of private study per week.

Prohibitions: ENG1201