MEC3455 Solid mechanics
Faculty of Engineering
MEC3455 Solid mechanics is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2024 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs MEC2403 and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MEC3455
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After MEC3455
2 units list MEC3455 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
This unit aims to develop an understanding of the analytical methodologies used in strength and stiffness assessment of engineering structures and components. It allows you to translate real-world forces into abstract form for engineering modelling of a range of common problems found in industry and gain knowledge of the relationship between analysis and design. You will be exposed to a wide range of analytical tools and modeling philosophies. To complement these analytical solution techniques, you will now be taught the fundamentals of finite element analysis.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Torsion experiments and FEMThreshold hurdle30%
- Interactive practice problem setsThreshold hurdle10%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe the strength and stiffness aspects of engineering structures and components.
- 2
Apply a range of modelling tools and analytical methodologies and develop confidence in evaluating new engineering problems and formulating original solutions.
- 3
Apply the principles of solid mechanics in engineering analysis and design.
- 4
Determine elastic and inelastic stresses, deflections in simple and compound beams, pressure vessels and flat plates.
- 5
Apply the concept of loads and load paths, calculate shear stresses in thin-walled sections and predict stress and strains in non-circular cross-sections members under torsional loading.
- 6
Generate finite element analysis of solid mechanics problems and identify factors influencing the accuracy of results.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities36 hours
- Practical activities24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Laboratories3 hours
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.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
- Hibbeler, R.C., "Mechanics of Materials" (10th Edition), Pearson
- Popov, E., "Engineering Mechanics of Solids" (2nd Edition), Prentice Hall
Where it fits
MEC3455 is part of 1 area of study in the 2024 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Wing Chiu
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Kek Boon Goh
- Professor Wing Chiu
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MEC3455?
You need MEC2403 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after MEC3455?
MEC3455 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including MEC4425 and MEC4426.
When is MEC3455 offered?
In 2024, MEC3455 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is MEC3455?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MEC3455 have an exam?
No. MEC3455 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MEC3455?
MEC3455 is part of Mechanical engineering.