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ENEC12012 Stress Analysis
Stress Analysis
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General Information

Overview

In this unit, you will develop skills to analyse the stresses in a structural member subjected to various actions such as axial force, torsion, bending moments and shear force using the principles of mechanics of materials. You will learn how individual structural members resist and transfer the stresses as well as ways in which they can fail. You will document the process of modelling, testing and analysis and communicate, work and learn, both individually and in teams in a professional manner. Students enrolled in mixed mode are required to attend a compulsory Residential School.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 2
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Prerequisites: (ENEG11006 Engineering Statics OR ENEC12007 Analysis of Structures) AND (MATH11219 Engineering Mathematics) AND (ENEG11008 Materials for Engineers OR ENEG12005 Materials Science and Engineering)

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 2 - 2020

Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Mixed Mode
Rockhampton

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Residential Schools

This unit has a Compulsory Residential School for distance mode students and the details are:
Click here to see your Residential School Timetable.

Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Class Timetable

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Online Quiz(zes)
Weighting: 10%
2. Online Test
Weighting: 20%
3. Practical and Written Assessment
Weighting: 10%
4. Take Home Exam
Weighting: 60%

Assessment Grading

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.

Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Moodle

Feedback

The lecturer was helpful and willing to help. Study resources such as tutorial recordings and solution files are helpful.

Recommendation

This practice will continue in the next offer.

Feedback from Moodle

Feedback

Assessment structure could be improved.

Recommendation

As the current assessment structure has shown to increase the exam and overall pass rates, continue the current assessment strategy and monitor the overall class performance. Discuss the assessment structure and expectations with students at the start of the term.

Feedback from Moodle

Feedback

Assessment requirements were sometimes not clear.

Recommendation

Review the assessment information and continue to discuss assessment requirements in the tutorials.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Apply the fundamental theories and analytical techniques to solve problems in mechanics of materials
  2. Analyse the behaviour of structural members subjected to axial force, torsion, bending moment and shear force
  3. Determine principal stresses and discuss failure criteria for a range of engineering materials
  4. Demonstrate a professional level of communication and teamwork.

The learning outcomes are linked to Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies and also Discipline Capabilities

Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4
1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 10%
2 - Online Test - 20%
3 - Practical and Written Assessment - 10%
4 - Take Home Exam - 60%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4
1 - Communication
2 - Problem Solving
3 - Critical Thinking
4 - Information Literacy
5 - Team Work
6 - Information Technology Competence
7 - Cross Cultural Competence
8 - Ethical practice
9 - Social Innovation
10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes

Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 10%
2 - Online Test - 20%
3 - Practical and Written Assessment - 10%
4 - Take Home Exam - 60%
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

Prescribed

MECHANICS OF MATERIALS

7th Edition (SI Units) (2015)
Authors: Ferdinand P. Beer, E. Russell Johnston, Jr., John T. DeWolf, David Mazurek
Mc Graw Hill Education
New York New York , NY , USA
ISBN: 9789814595247
Binding: Hardcover

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
Referencing Style

All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Kumaran Suntharavadivel Unit Coordinator
t.suntharavadivel@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 13 Jul 2020

Module/Topic

Concept of Stress

Mechanical Properties of Materials

Chapter

Chapters 1 and 2

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 2 Begin Date: 20 Jul 2020

Module/Topic

Axial Loading

Chapter

Chapter 2

Events and Submissions/Topic


Week 3 Begin Date: 27 Jul 2020

Module/Topic

Torsion

Chapter

Chapter 3

Events and Submissions/Topic

Progressive Test 1: The test opens at 09:00 AM on Monday.

Week 4 Begin Date: 03 Aug 2020

Module/Topic

Pure Bending I: Pure Bending - Symmetric Bending

Chapter

Sections 4.1 to 4.5

Events and Submissions/Topic

Progressive Test 1: The test closes at 09:00 AM on Monday.

Week 5 Begin Date: 10 Aug 2020

Module/Topic

Pure Bending II: Unsymmetric Bending

Chapter

Sections 4.8, 4.11 and 4.13

Events and Submissions/Topic

Progressive Test 2: The test opens at 09:00 AM on Monday.

Vacation Week Begin Date: 17 Aug 2020

Module/Topic

Mid-term Break

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic


Week 6 Begin Date: 24 Aug 2020

Module/Topic

Shearing Stresses in Beams and Thin-Walled Members I

Chapter

Chapter 6

Events and Submissions/Topic

Progressive Test 2: The test closes at 09:00 AM on Monday.

Week 7 Begin Date: 31 Aug 2020

Module/Topic

Shearing Stresses in Beams and Thin-Walled Members II

Chapter

Chapter 6

Events and Submissions/Topic


Week 8 Begin Date: 07 Sep 2020

Module/Topic

Combined Loading

Chapter

Sections 4.7 & 4.9

Sections 8.1 & 8.3

Events and Submissions/Topic

Progressive Test 3: The test opens at 09:00 AM on Monday.


Mid-term Examination Due: Week 8 Wednesday (9 Sept 2020) 10:00 am AEST
Week 9 Begin Date: 14 Sep 2020

Module/Topic

Transformation of Stress & Strain (Principal Stresses)

Chapter

Chapters 7 & 8

Events and Submissions/Topic

Progressive Test 3: The test closes at 09:00 AM on Monday.

Week 10 Begin Date: 21 Sep 2020

Module/Topic

Deflection of Beams

Chapter

Chapter 9

Events and Submissions/Topic

Practical Reports Due: Week 10 Monday (21 Sept 2020) 5:00 pm AEST
Week 11 Begin Date: 28 Sep 2020

Module/Topic

Column Buckling

Chapter

Chapter 10

Events and Submissions/Topic

Progressive Test 4: The test opens at 09:00 AM on Monday.

Week 12 Begin Date: 05 Oct 2020

Module/Topic

Review

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Progressive Test 4: The test closes at 09:00 AM on Monday.

Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 12 Oct 2020

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Exam Week Begin Date: 19 Oct 2020

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Term Specific Information

Read ENEC12012: General Information available from the unit website.

Assessment Tasks

1 Online Quiz(zes)

Assessment Title
Progressive Test(s)

Task Description

This assessment task consists of four Progressive Tests in the form of online quizzes. Each Test consists of a number of numerical questions.

Important Notes:

  • Each Test is set for 60 minutes. You have 60 minutes from when you start your attempt to submit your answers. If you start but leave a test and come back to it later, your 60 min time may have lapsed and you will be scored - zero for that attempt.
  • You can attempt the quiz up to 3 times within the given time frame (generally 1 week) as specified in the Schedule. The test will be automatically closed after the end of the given time frame.
  • The final mark will be the Highest of all the attempts.
  • Even though the tests are open for a few days, it is expected that your first attempt would be on the first day.
  • Tests cannot be deferred.


Number of Quizzes

4


Frequency of Quizzes

Other


Assessment Due Date

Please see the Schedule


Return Date to Students

Immediately after the test


Weighting
10%

Assessment Criteria

Due to the nature of the assessment, only the final answer will be considered. Full marks will be given for each correct answers, but there will be no partial marks.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Apply the fundamental theories and analytical techniques to solve problems in mechanics of materials
  • Determine principal stresses and discuss failure criteria for a range of engineering materials


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence

2 Online Test

Assessment Title
Mid-term Examination

Task Description

Mid-Term Examination will be conducted in the form of an online test during Week 8.

Sections covered until Week 6 (inclusive) will be examined during this test.

Duration of the Test: 2 hours

Important: Students need to complete this online test at the prescribed time (notified via unit Moodle site). It is expected the student should on their web-camera for invigilation during the test. 

Students may require to submit their workings on the conclusion of the examination (Scanned copy).


Assessment Due Date

Week 8 Wednesday (9 Sept 2020) 10:00 am AEST


Return Date to Students

Week 10 Wednesday (23 Sept 2020)


Weighting
20%

Minimum mark or grade
25%

Assessment Criteria

Each question will be assessed for the criterion accuracy and correct answers.

  • Correct application of mathematics and arithmetic
  • Answers clearly identified and explained
  • Correct results/explanation

In addition, the following criteria also will be considered:

Evidence of correct procedures

  • All necessary steps in the analysis are followed in the correct order
  • Clear presentation of mathematical working

Evidence of an understanding of the topic

  • Use of correct principles and theories
  • Interpretation of results as necessary

Professional presentation

  • Appropriate use of diagrams, clear diagrams
  • Correct use of terminology, conventions
  • Clear English in the explanation of procedure and interpretation of results


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Analyse the behaviour of structural members subjected to axial force, torsion, bending moment and shear force


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy

3 Practical and Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Practical Reports

Task Description

Practical exercises assist the student to achieve the Learning Outcomes for this unit. Students required to complete the laboratory activities as per instruction given in the Practical Instruction Sheets. The Practical Instruction Sheets and report requirements will be given on the Moodle site.


Assessment Due Date

Week 10 Monday (21 Sept 2020) 5:00 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Week 12 Monday (5 Oct 2020)


Weighting
10%

Assessment Criteria

Each report will be assessed separately for the criterion accuracy and correct procedure as required in the Instruction.

  • Correct application of mathematics and arithmetic
  • Results clearly identified and explained
  • Correct results/explanation

In addition, the report as a whole will be assessed against the following criteria:

Evidence of correct procedures

  • All necessary steps in experiment and reporting are followed in the correct order
  • Clear presentation of results obtained
  • Evidence of checking results (mathematical, graphical, logic-common sense)

Evidence of the understanding of the topic

  • Explanation of possible error in the experiment
  • Interpretation of results

Professional presentation

  • Appropriate use of diagrams, clear diagrams
  • Correct use of terminology, conventions
  • Clear English in the explanation of procedure and interpretation of results


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Demonstrate a professional level of communication and teamwork.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence

4 Take Home Exam

Assessment Title
End-of-Term Examination (Online Test)

Task Description

End-of-Term Examination will be conducted in the form of an online test during the examination week.

Duration of the Test: 3 hours

Important: Students need to complete this online test at the prescribed time (notified via unit Moodle site). It is expected the student should on their web-camera for invigilation during the test.

Students may require to submit their workings on the conclusion of the examination (Scanned copy).


Assessment Due Date

Exam day and time will be informed via Moodle site


Return Date to Students

Weighting
60%

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

Each question will be assessed for the criterion accuracy and correct answers.

  • Correct application of mathematics and arithmetic
  • Answers clearly identified and explained
  • Correct results/explanation

In addition, the following criteria also will be considered:

Evidence of correct procedures

  • All necessary steps in the analysis are followed in the correct order
  • Clear presentation of mathematical working

Evidence of an understanding of the topic

  • Use of correct principles and theories
  • Interpretation of results as necessary

Professional presentation

  • Appropriate use of diagrams, clear diagrams
  • Correct use of terminology, conventions
  • Clear English in the explanation of procedure and interpretation of results


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Apply the fundamental theories and analytical techniques to solve problems in mechanics of materials
  • Analyse the behaviour of structural members subjected to axial force, torsion, bending moment and shear force
  • Determine principal stresses and discuss failure criteria for a range of engineering materials


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy

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As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.

Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.

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