ENG1011 - Engineering methods - Monash University

Overview

This unit develops methods for analysing complex problems. The basics of statics and material properties are introduced and used to analyse structures such as beams, cantilevers and truss sections. This knowledge is used to design, analyse, build and test a structural component. Simplifications are implicit in the methods used in … For more content click the Read More button below. The outcome of the structural analysis and testing will be compared and the suitability of the simplifications used will be scrutinised. You will gain knowledge about the methods engineers use to address complex problems across disciplines. Alongside this “engineering thinking”, you will also gain insight into the role of different specialisations of engineering in society. Communication and teamwork skills will be developed through teamwork tasks.

This unit develops methods for analysing complex problems. The basics of statics and material properties are introduced and used to analyse structures such as beams, cantilevers and truss sections. This knowledge is used to design, analyse, build and test a structural component. Simplifications are implicit in the methods used in this analysis. These simplifications will be examined carefully and scrutinised in a broader cross-disciplinary context through problems related to the system being designed. The methods considered will include: the use of simplifications, assumptions, constraints, boundary conditions and levels of required precision.

The outcome of the structural analysis and testing will be compared and the suitability of the simplifications used will be scrutinised. You will gain knowledge about the methods engineers use to address complex problems across disciplines. Alongside this “engineering thinking”, you will also gain insight into the role of different specialisations of engineering in society. Communication and teamwork skills will be developed through teamwork tasks.

Offerings

OCT-MY-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

S1-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

S2-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

Requisites

Prohibition

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Associate Professor Amin Heidarpour Esfarjani

Mr David Burton

Dr Oon Cheen Sean

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Van Tze Che (Catherine)

Mr David Burton

Associate Professor Lau Ee Von

Associate Professor Amin Heidarpour Esfarjani

Dr Oon Cheen Sean

Notes

Optional Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) run in this unit.

ENGINEERING BYOD

You are strongly advised to purchase a PC laptop for your Engineering study. Apple Mac is not suitable or recommended as some software required for your study are compatible only with PC.

Minimum PC requirements:

15.6" screen
i7 processor
16GB RAM (32GB recommended)
512GB SSD (1TB SSD recommended due to the various large engineering programs)
Dedicated graphics processor (Eg Intel Iris Xe, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, NVIDIA GeForce RTX3050Ti. Integrated graphics processors, such as Intel UHD Graphics, are NOT recommended).
Inbuilt camera and mic (Headset with boom mic recommended)

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:

Determine reactions and internal member forces in simple truss and beam systems and carry out limit state design to select appropriately sized members.

Determine the strength of structural materials to inform engineering designs with considerations to performance, cost, sustainability and societal impact.

Determine the steady-state performance of simple systems involving levers, gears, springs and pulleys using appropriate engineering problem-solving methodologies.

Propose concept designs that solve engineering problems and justify finalised design with considerations of key variables, assumptions and system boundaries.

Identify appropriate engineering tools and techniques to develop, validate and convey designs and solutions.

Identify roles and responsibilities within a team and reflect on self and team behaviours that contribute to the successful conduct of a project.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Teaching and learning method

In this unit, formal contact hours consist of weekly workshops and practical classes. Learning in the unit is through multiple methods consisting of:

Pre-workshop work with online quiz assessment
Workshop and practical class engagement
Completion of in-semester content tests
Completion of a major project
Completing Worksheet and practice questions throughout the semester

Practical class allocation

Weekly 3 hr practical classes commence in Week 1, and are enrolled into using Allocate Plus. Students must attend the practical class they are allocated to, as work in these sessions is undertaken primarily in project teams.

Teaching approach

In a typical week, you are expected to:

Watch online videos prior to attending workshops. This will be assessed in a weekly pre-workshop online quiz in Moodle.
Attend workshops that focus on the application of the weekly discipline-specific topics and examples.
Perform self-study by completing the Worksheet and practice questions and attempting optional related practice quizzes.

Attend weekly practical classes, complete individual and team tasks there based on the material taught in the Workshops which are then reinforced through the major team design and build project.

Assessment summary

Continuous assessment: 50%
Final assessment: 50%

This unit contains threshold hurdle requirements that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

Assessment

1 - Workshop-related assessments

2 - Content tests

3 - Project and practical assessments

4 - Final assessment

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Assessments

Total hours:4 hours

Offerings:

October intake teaching period, Malaysia campus, Malaysia, Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS)
First semester, Clayton, Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS)
First semester, Malaysia, Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS)
Second semester, Clayton, Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS)
Second semester, Malaysia, Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS)

Practical activities

Total hours:36 hours

Offerings:

October intake teaching period, Malaysia campus, Malaysia, Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS)
First semester, Clayton, Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS)
First semester, Malaysia, Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS)
Second semester, Clayton, Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS)
Second semester, Malaysia, Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS)

Workshops

Total hours:24 hours

Offerings:

October intake teaching period, Malaysia campus, Malaysia, Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS)
First semester, Clayton, Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS)
First semester, Malaysia, Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS)
Second semester, Clayton, Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS)
Second semester, Malaysia, Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS)

Workload requirements

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.

Learning resources

Required resources

Other unit costs

The following items are mandatory for practical aspects of the unit and should be purchased at your own cost as you will be reusing them throughout your course.

Protective clothing and equipment:

Safety glasses - approximately $8, or prescription safety glasses (if required) - approximately $350

Costs are indicative only.

Availability in areas of study

E3001 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)