MAE2401 Aerospace structures and materials
Faculty of Engineering
MAE2401 Aerospace structures and materials is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2022 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs ENG1011 or ENG1001 and unlocks 4 units, leading on to 7 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
The 2027 handbook has no page for MAE2401. This is its 2022 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before MAE2401
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After MAE2401
4 units list MAE2401 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Co-requisite: You must be enrolled in an engineering course to enrol in this unit.
Overview
This unit provides you with the necessary skills and knowledge in solid mechanics to confidently analyse and design engineering components and structures with particular reference to the aerospace industry. Each part of the unit contrasts theory and practical application in order to impart a practical appreciation of the knowledge gained. The role of approximate methods of analysis and their interaction with practical situations is highlighted. Constant use is made of real-life problems from the aerospace industry
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Weekly quizzesThreshold hurdle20%
- Mid-semester testThreshold hurdle20%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Analyse the behaviour of structures under mechanical loads via free body diagrams, determining the mechanical stresses and structural deformations that arise.
- 2
Apply stress-strain relations in conjunction with elasticity and material properties.
- 3
Analyse stiffness and flexibility matrices for simple elements and structures.
- 4
Appraise complex solid mechanics problems and use knowledge and skills to develop simplified models and generate accurate solutions.
- 5
Apply structural analysis theory to predict the performance and reliability of structures under a combination of different loadings.
- 6
Select appropriate materials for aerospace systems based on consideration of the properties of these materials under aerodynamic loads
- 7
Predict typical failure mechanisms for aerospace systems, including buckling fracture, fatigue and yield.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities24 hours
- Assessments2 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Workshops22 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
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.
Weekly lecture, workshop and practicals
Learning resources
Required resources
Beer & Johnston, Mechanics of materials (McGraw Hill)
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Tuncay Alan
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Tuncay Alan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MAE2401?
You need ENG1011 or ENG1001 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after MAE2401?
MAE2401 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 4 units, including MAE3406, MAE3411, MEC3459 and MEC4426. Those lead on to 7 units in all.
When is MAE2401 offered?
In 2022, MAE2401 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is MAE2401?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MAE2401 have an exam?
No. MAE2401 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.