MEC2403 Mechanics of materials
Faculty of Engineering
MEC2403 Mechanics of materials is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering. It isn't offered in 2026. It needs ENG1011 or ENG1001 and unlocks 6 units, leading on to 7 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Not offered
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
The 2027 handbook has no page for MEC2403. This is its 2026 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before MEC2403
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After MEC2403
6 units list MEC2403 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
E6011 Master of Professional Engineering - You are exempt from the prerequisite rule if you are enrolled in this course.
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 components and structures within a mechanical engineering context.
Offerings in 2026
The 2026 handbook lists no offerings for MEC2403.
Assessment
- Mid-semester testsQuiz / TestThreshold hurdle40%
- Final assessmentExaminationThreshold hurdle60%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
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.
- 2
Apply stress-strain relations in conjunction with elasticity and material properties.
- 3
Determine the mechanical stresses and structural deformations that arise within a body under applied loads.
- 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 performance and reliability of structures under a combination of different loadings.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- 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.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you will engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
This unit engages you in actively applying their knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Learning resources
Required resources
Beer & Johnston, Mechanics of materials (McGraw Hill)
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MEC2403?
You need ENG1011 or ENG1001 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after MEC2403?
MEC2403 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 6 units, including MAE3411, MEC3416, MEC3455, MEC4426, MMA3102 and MMA4001. Those lead on to 7 units in all.
When is MEC2403 offered?
MEC2403 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
How much work is MEC2403?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MEC2403 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.