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<p>This unit uses active learning to apply basic statics and engineering methods for building, design and testing. Theories of statics are introduced to analyse structures including beams and trusses. Material properties and their integration in the analysis and design process are also covered. The unit includes a major group project where students design a solution to an engineering problem with defined boundaries and specifications. Students learn how to select and apply analysis methods and make justifiable design decisions to achieve the set outcomes. The engineering builds will be tested and assessed for performance and efficiency.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br>
1. Structures and loads<br>
2. Equilibrium and reactions<br>
3. Mechanical properties of materials<br>
4. Material properties and selection<br>
5. Centre of gravity, centroid, moments of inertia and area<br>
6. Analysis of beams and trusses<br>
7. Shear force and bending moment diagrams<br>
8. Deflection, strains and sensors</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit uses active learning to apply basic statics and engineering methods for building, design and testing. Theories of statics are introduced to analyse structures including beams and trusses. Material properties and their integration in the analysis and design process are also covered. The unit includes a major group project where students design a solution to an engineering problem with defined boundaries and specifications. Students learn how to select and apply analysis methods and make justifiable design decisions to achieve the set outcomes. The engineering builds will be tested and assessed for performance and efficiency.</p>
Unit content
<p>Topics may include:<br> 1. Structures and loads<br> 2. Equilibrium and reactions<br> 3. Mechanical properties of materials<br> 4. Material properties and selection<br> 5. Centre of gravity, centroid, moments of inertia and area<br> 6. Analysis of beams and trusses<br> 7. Shear force and bending moment diagrams<br> 8. Deflection, strains and sensors</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engrg1003">039999 - Engineering and Related Technologies, n.e.c.</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Spring Semester</strong><p>Blended Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed ENGIN1005</p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Develop a comprehensive understanding of actions, and internal and external reactions in rigid body equilibrium, including the principles of statics and their application in engineering design.</p>
K2
<p>Demonstrate knowledge of the key properties of structural materials, and their relevance to specific engineering applications.</p>
K3
<p>Explain measurement systems, and their significance in assessing the performance and integrity of structural designs.</p>
S1
<p>Recognize different structural systems and simplify physical structures into reliable models for analysis and design.</p>
S2
<p>Determine reactions, internal member forces in basic beam and truss systems and apply design methods to select and propose members effectively.</p>
S3
<p>Assess the mechanical properties of structural material to guide engineering designs regarding structural performance and environmental considerations.</p>
A1
<p>Demonstrate effective teamwork skills by collaborating with team members to define professional goals and discern the practices that lead to successful teamwork in a multicultural context.</p>
A2
<p>Utilize appropriate engineering and mathematical techniques to justify design decisions, considering factors such as structural integrity, safety, and efficiency.</p>
A3
<p>Perform laboratory experiments, analyse results, and report the behaviour of structural members and systems professionally.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Active participation in classes and other forms of learning activates including workshops or lab sessions and completing required readings practices and groupwork logs.</p>
<p>Worksheets, tests</p>
<p>10% - 30%</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2, S3, A2
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<p>Apply fundamental statics and engineering mechanics methods to build a solution for an engineering problem.</p>
<p>Major design project</p>
<p>30% - 50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Test(s) on any or all of the material covered in the unit.</p>
<p>Final test/Exam</p>
<p>30% - 50%</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2, S3, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
FedTASK
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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Description of FedTASK outcome
Level
FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engrg1003">039999 - Engineering and Related Technologies, n.e.c.</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Spring Semester</strong><p>Blended Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
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<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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