41054 Applied Mechanics and Design A Spring 2024Python

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41054 Applied Mechanics and Design A

Spring 2024

Subject description

The strength and stiffness of machine components are essential for safety and ensuring machines and structures meet minimum design life criteria. In this subject, students gain fundamental knowledge and skills required to undertake basic design for strength and stiffness of mechanical systems, including: conducting external load analysis by drawing free body diagrams and applying principles of equilibrium; calculating internal actions (normal and shear forces, bending and torsional moments) by drawing free body diagrams and applying principles of equilibrium; selecting suitable materials and calculating appropriate sizes by applying principles of mechanics of materials, e.g. stress, strain, material properties, ductile yield; and, conducting experimental testing to verify and validate theoretical results.

Subject learning objectives (SLOs)

Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to: 1. Design simple machine structural components for strength and stiffness. (C.1)

2. Analyse relatively simple machine structural components by applying fundamental engineering mechanics and mechanics of materials concepts. (D.1)

3. Apply experimental and computational techniques to analyse simple mechanical components. (D.1)

 

Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)

This subject also contributes specifically to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): Design Oriented: FEIT graduates apply problem solving, design and decision-making methodologies to develop components, systems and processes to meet specified requirements. (C.1) Technically Proficient: FEIT graduates apply abstraction, mathematics and discipline fundamentals, software, tools and techniques to evaluate, implement and operate systems. (D.1)

Contribution to the development of graduate attributes

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

This subject contributes to the development of the following Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies:

. 1.1 Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.

. 2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.

. 2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.

Teaching and learning strategies

Students will learn how to design and analyse mechanical components through practice-based problem solving and associated laboratory/workshop activities. This will occur during on-campus classes with peers and with tutor guidance and during students’ self-study time. Online learning resources such as videos, notes, quizzes and challenges aim to enable students to flexibly access, learn and use the subject content. This subject consists of consistent learning and work throughout the semester. The learning environment will include (1) online learning materials, (2) weekly face-to-face tutorials, and (3) laboratory/workshop classes. Feedback and opportunities for reflection on content will be provided during tutorials where students are advised to actively participate in learning activities facilitated by the tutor. Online learning materials are to be completed to help students learn from participation in individual and collaborative in-class activities in tutorials and labs/workshops. Formative activities with immediate feedback will be used throughout the online learning modules to help students monitor their progress and understanding of content. Students will complete several assignments that include practice-based/authentic problem-solving tasks to demonstrate learning of concepts and skills. Students may also participate in laboratory/workshop classes and complete a design/laboratory report.

Content (topics)

Engineering mechanics - statics Force systems and moments Particle and rigid body equilibrium Trusses Machines and Frames Solid mechanics Normal and shear stress and strain Material properties Axial loadingBending Torsion

Program

Week/Session Dates       Description

Revision of Introduction to Mech. Eng., Physical Modelling and Math Modelling 1
1	5 Aug	Introduction to design for strength and stiffness. Revision of particle equilibrium, springs (simple), moments and rigid body equilibrium.
2	12 Aug	Force system resultants and 41054 Applied Mechanics and Design A Spring 2024Python rigid body equilibrium.
3	19 Aug	Structural analysis. Trusses. Springs (advanced).

4                           26 Aug      Structural analysis. Frames and machines.

Notes:

Lab1 - Spring experiments.

5	2 Sept	Design for strength. Internal actions. Stress.
6	9 Sept	Strain. Mechanical properties. Axial load.
7	16 Sept	Internal actions. Shear and bending diagrams.
8	23 Sept	Bending stress and basic beam design. Notes: Lab1 - Tensile testing
	30 Sept	StuVac - no classes
9	7 Oct	Torsion and shear stress. Angle of twist. Simple shaft design.
10	14 Oct	Transverse shear stress in beams.
11	21 Oct	Deflection of beams and shafts.

12                        28 Oct       FEA + revision.

Notes:

Lab1 - tba

Assessment

Students will be expected to complete weekly problem-solving tasks during the session to demonstrate being on track with the learning of concepts and skills.

To pass the subject, students must at least meet the minimum requirements of the Pass-level assessment tasks,

which take the form. of quizzes that consist of analysis and design problems. Detailed assessment criteria and

examples will be provided in the Canvas subject site to show students what the pass-level and higher-level standards look like..

Students wishing to achieve more than a pass for this subject must complete the pass-level problems at a level exceeding the minimum requirements and/or complete a laboratory work and a project.

Specification grading based on UTS grading scheme for coursework subjects is adopted in this subject. See Canvas subject site for more details.

Assessment task 1: Pass-level problem solving
Intent:	To demonstrate level of understanding of the content and ability to apply engineering mechanics and stress and deflection analysis methods.
Objective(s):	This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1 and 2 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): C.1 and D.1
Type:	Quiz/test
Groupwork:	Individual
Task:	Completion of four quizzes consisting of analysis and design problems. Two attempts permitted. Open book.
Length:	Each quiz will contain several analysis and design problems.
Due:	Quiz 1 – Week 3, Quiz 2 – Week 6, Quiz 3 – Week 9, Quiz 4 – Week 12.
Assessment task 2: Laboratory work and project

Intent: Apply discipline knowledge and methods at more advanced levels to design solutions for more

authentic, real-life problems.

Objective(s): This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1, 2 and 3

This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs):

C.1 and D.1 Type: Project

Groupwork: Individual

Task: Design, analyse, simulate and/or test more realistic/authentic machines/structures and structural

components.

Students will produce a laboratory and/or design report that includes the following:

hand calculations, spreadsheets of models/analyses/calculations, design and production drawings, testing and test results.

Students will design and produce a prototype structural component for testing in a laboratory.

Length: A report that includes the following: Several pages of hand calculations. Spreadsheets of

models/analyses/calculations. Results of physical testing of materials and components. Written explanations/justifications/conclusions (approx. 1500 words)