Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Engineering (Volume 4 page 85)
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Credit points: 7.1
Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. J. F. Williams
Corequisite: Mathematics 618-171 or 618-181
Contact: 22 hours of lectures, 7 hours of tutorials and 10 hours of computer applications work
Timetable: First semester
Objectives:
On successful completion the student will be able to calculate forces and moments in machine components, mechanisms and structures under load using the methods of vector algebra, and be skilled in determining the torque and power transmission capacities of a variety of drive trains, solving problems in hydrostatics, calculating the vibration response of simple structures and using computer packages for solving problems in engineering mechanics.
Content:
Application of vector algebra to engineering systems, forces, moments, couples and resultants. Equilibrium of forces in two and three dimensions. Properties of sections, theorems of Pappus. Analysis of frames and machine components. Friction, wedges, screws, journal and thrust bearings, flexible belts, clutches, gears and couplings, transmission of power. Elementary mechanics of continua, fluids and solids. Dynamics of simple structural systems. Introduction to computational mechanics.
Assessment:
A two-hour examination and continuous assessment of computer laboratory work not exceeding 20 pages equivalent.
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Engineering (Volume 4 page 85)
Status: Official 1996 Date created: Oct 9 1995 Last modified: Oct 9 1995 Authorised by: Academic Registrar Email enquiries: Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
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