MEC2403 - Mechanics of materials

Overview

The unit conveys the fundamental knowledge necessary for the analysis and design of mechanical engineering structures. It builds on aspects of applied forces and basic structural analysis that are contained in various units in level 1. It provides a focus for this prior learning with respect to the analysis of … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-FLEXIBLE

S1-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

Requisites

Prohibition

Prerequisite

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Professor Mahmoud Mostafavi

Unit Coordinator(s)

Professor Mahmoud Mostafavi

Dr Lim Jen Nee

Learning outcomes

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

Analyse the behaviour of structures under mechanical loads via free body diagrams.

Apply stress-strain relations in conjunction with elasticity and material properties.

Determine the mechanical stresses and structural deformations that arise within a body under applied loads.

Appraise complex solid mechanics problems and use knowledge and skills to develop simplified models and generate accurate solutions.

Apply structural analysis theory to predict performance and reliability of structures under a combination of different loadings.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Problem-based learning

Assessment summary

Continuous assessment: 40%

Final assessment: 60%

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 - Mid-semester tests

2 - Final assessment

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Practical activities

Workshops

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 item is mandatory for practical aspects of the unit and should be purchased at your own cost as you will be reusing them throughout your course.

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