MEC4446 Composite structures
Faculty of Engineering
MEC4446 Composite structures is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2022 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2024 entry.
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Requisites
Before MEC4446
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After MEC4446
No unit lists MEC4446 as a prerequisite in the 2022 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: 120 credit points of engineering study
Overview
Specific modulus and specific strength; 3D stress and 3D strain tensors; anisotropic elasticity; composite lamina and composite laminate; hygrothermal strain and hygrothermal stress analysis of composite structures; failure theories for a composite lamina; micromechanical analysis of a composite lamina; classical lamination theory for composite laminate, failure analysis of composite laminates, design of composite laminates, finite element analysis of composite materials and structures.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Weekly practiceThreshold hurdle11%
- AssignmentsThreshold hurdle21%
- Mid-semester testThreshold hurdle8%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe the application of composite materials in modern industries and explain the advantages of applying composite materials in structures.
- 2
Identify the stress-strain relationships for anisotropic materials.
- 3
Analyse the strength and stiffness of composite laminate structures.
- 4
Design composite laminates to meet strength, stiffness and cost requirements.
- 5
Generate finite element analysis on anisotropic materials and composite laminate structures.
Workload and teaching
- Assessments2 hours
- Workshops12 hours
- Practical activities22 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.
The unit consists of expert-led sessions and practice classes. You should attempt all the practice questions. Your work on the practice questions will be assessed. You will be required to finish three assignments of finite element analysis under provided guidelines. Self-learning and report writing skills will be trained during the working on the three FEA assignments.
Concepts, theories and problem-solving methods will be discussed in the expert-led sessions. Relevant practice questions will be practised in practice classes to help you study the concepts, theories and problem-solving methods related to composite materials and composite structures. How to apply commercial finite element software to deal with composite materials and composite structures will be studied through working on three assignments of finite element analysis.
Practical allocation
The weekly 2-hour practice class commences in Week 2.
Communication, participation and feedback
Monash aims to provide a learning environment in which you receive a range of ongoing feedback throughout your studies. In this unit, it will take the form of group feedback via practice classes, individual feedback, peer feedback, self-comparison, verbal and written feedback, discussions in class, as well as more formal feedback related to assignment marks and grades. You are encouraged to draw on a variety of feedback to enhance your learning.
Learning resources
Required resources
A prescribed textbook, lecture notes and finite element package ABAQUS.
Where it fits
MEC4446 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2022 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Wenyi Yan
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Wenyi Yan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MEC4446?
MEC4446 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is MEC4446 offered?
In 2022, MEC4446 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is MEC4446?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MEC4446 have an exam?
No. MEC4446 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MEC4446?
MEC4446 is part of Mechanical engineering; and Robotics and mechatronics engineering.