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Mechanics Of Solids (University of Wollongong)

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Faculty of Engineering SUBJECT OUTLINE Read carefully and retain

Subject Code: ENGG 251
Subject name: Mechanics of Solids
Prerequisites: ENGG 152
Credit points: 6
Offered: Autumn Session 2011, Wollongong Campus
Subject Coordinator and lecturer:
Professor Tim McCarthy: Room 4.G41, email: [email protected] , phone: 4221 4591
Consultation times: Mondays 1430-1630, Fridays 1430-1630
Lecturers:
Dr Cheng Lu: Room 8.101, email: [email protected], phone: 4221 4639
Consultation times: Mondays 10.30-12.30

Students will be contacted throughout the Session via UoW SOLS Mail with important information relating to this
subject. Lecture notes and other resources are posted to the e-learning site for this subject.

Subject Outline:
Stress on a section, concept of stress-strain relationship and Hooke's Law. Torsion of shafts and hollow
sections. Problems in bending and stress of beams. Analysis of plane stress and plane strain, combined
stresses. Elasticity and plasticity for metals, and inelastic behaviour of non metals. Failure theories. Beam
deflections and simple column buckling. Thermal stresses and strain energy concept. Experimental
techniques. Recommended minimum preparation is Engineering Mechanics (Statics), Engineering
Mathematics and Engineering Materials.

Learning objectives
Given a reasonable effort, you can expect by the end of the session to:

Learning Outcome UoW Engineering Graduate

Capabilities Covered
(i) have a general understanding of the concepts and methods of 1 Professional knowledge, grounding
mechanics of materials and elementary structural analysis; & awareness
(ii) be able to solve problems involving elementary stress and 4 Problem solving skills
strain, deflections, design loads and column stability 5 Written communication
(iii) develop elementary skills in experimental mechanics 3 Research, analysis & evaluation
(iv) understand and observe basic behaviour of structural elements 1 Professional knowledge, grounding
& awareness

UOW general Graduate Qualities Specific Faculty of Engineering Graduate

Capabilities
Informed 1 Professional knowledge, grounding & awareness
Have a sound knowledge of an area of study or profession and
understand its current issues, locally and internationally. Know
how to apply this knowledge. Understand how an area of study
has developed and how it relates to other areas.
Independent learners 2 Information literacy, gathering & processing
Engage with new ideas and ways of thinking and critically 3 Research, analysis & evaluation
analyse issues. Seek to extend knowledge through ongoing
research, enquiry and reflection. Find and evaluate
information, using a variety of sources and technologies.
Acknowledge the work and ideas of others.
Problem solvers 4 Problem solving skills
Take on challenges and opportunities. Apply creative, logical
and critical thinking skills to respond effectively. Make and
implement decisions. Be flexible, thorough, innovative and
aim for high standards.
Effective communicators 5 Written communication

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Articulate ideas and convey them effectively using a range of 6 Oral communication
media. Work collaboratively and engage with people in 7 Teamwork
different settings. Recognise how culture can shape
communication.
Responsible 8 Respect for views, values, culture of others
Understand how decisions can affect others and make 9 Ethics and Professionalism
ethically informed choices. Appreciate and respect diversity. 10 Sustainability, societal & environmental impact
Act with integrity as part of local, national, global and
professional communities.

Method of delivery: Face to face lectures, tutorials, and laboratories.

Study time: The average study time is 12 hours per week, including class attendance, reading, and
homework problems.
Lecture/tutorial times
Lecture: Monday 1630-1830 in 67.107 Podcasts available on e-learning.
Tutorials & Laboratories: Tutorials begin week 1 Labs begin week 2 for all. Consult on-line enrolment

Changes made to this subject in 2011 as a result of student feedback and regular review by staff
1. Laboratories have been revised. 4 new experiments have been implemented and lab class sizes have been further
reduced to enhance opportunities for hands-on activities. Larger rooms are being used for the lab classes.
2. All the good bits have been retained – e.g. weekly quizzes
Attendance Requirements
The University Code of Practice Students states that it is the responsibility of students to attend all lectures,
tutorials, seminars and laboratory work as stipulated in the subject outline. Attendance at laboratory work
exercises is compulsory.
Students who are repeating ENGG251 and have successfully completed all the laboratories can apply to have
their Lab marks carried forward from 2009 or 2010. To apply for this exemption, email [email protected]
before the end of week 1.

Text book: Mechanics of Materials, 7th SI Edition, by James Gere and Barry Goodno, Publisher Cengage
Learning 2009 UoW Library Catalogue number: 620.112/74
Recommended reading: Many texts and reference materials are available in the University Library and on
the world wide web. E.g Mechanics of materials / R.C. Hibbeler Prentice-Hall International (UK), 2000
UoW Library catalogue number 620.112/51
Additional materials: Simple drawing equipment (compass, protractor)

University and Faculty Policies

Students should make themselves aware of the University and/or Faculty Policies regarding plagiarism,
academic consideration, supplementary examinations and other educational issues and student matters.
Further information can be found in the Faculty Policy document available from the EEC or at:
http://www.uow.edu.au/eng/about/policy/UOW004034.html

ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES
Your final subject mark will be calculated from the following:
Tutorials: 15% objectives (i), (ii), (iv)
Mid-Session test: 15% objectives (i), (ii), (iv)
Laboratories 10% objective (iii)
Final Examination: 60% objectives (i), (ii), (iv)

TUTORIAL ASSESSMENT: Tutorials begin in Week 1 – Bring your text book to tutorials
A set hand-in problem will be given out normally 30 minutes before the end of the tutorial. They must be
individually completed and submitted during the tutorial in which you are enrolled. Only the best 10 of
these will be used to determine the tutorial mark. Those not submitted in your tutorial will be awarded a
mark of 0. You may be excluded from submitting the hand-in question if you do not attend for the whole
tutorial. From time to time peer assessment may be used.
The hand-in problem is to be completed under examination conditions. To foster a habit of
undertaking preparatory work ahead of the tutorial, you will be allowed to refer to one single sided A4 sheet

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of paper containing your own hand-written notes (a “cheat sheet”). This must have been entirely prepared
prior to the tutorial and handed to the tutor on arrival. It must have your name and student number clearly
written at the top of the sheet. It will be returned to you as you commence the hand-in question. Cheat
sheets must not contain any numerical solutions. No cheat sheets will be accepted after the first 15 minutes
of the tutorial. They are to be submitted together with the hand-in question at the end of the tutorial. It is
suggested that you bring a copy of the cheat sheet with you to refer to during the tutorial.
Worked solutions to all of the tutorial questions for each week will be available in the week
following that tutorial.

MID-SESSION QUIZ: Held during Week 6 lecture (Monday 16.30-18.30) in the lecture room. You will be
allowed 1 A4 sheet of paper only with your own hand-written notes on one side only to refer to. No other
written material will be allowed apart from an official dictionary.

LABORATORIES: These are compulsory. A Lab manual is to be completed during that laboratory class.
You must enrol in one of the 8 available Practical Classes through SOLS on-line enrolment.
Once enrolled, you will be assigned to a lab group and given a schedule for undertaking the experiments.
You must follow the timetable for that group as indicated on the Weekly Timetable which will be posted on
e-learning. Lab manuals will be checked each week to verify that they are up to date. The completed lab
manual must be handed in to EEC one week after your final experiment. Marks for labs will be allocated as
follows: 4/10 will be for keeping the manual up to date and attending all labs. 6/10 will be for a detailed
marking of ONE experiment from your lab manual. The experiment chosen for marking will be decided by
the coordinators in week 10.

FINAL EXAM: This will be closed book. A formula sheet will be provided as part of the exam paper. The
contents of that sheet will be disclosed at the Week 13 lecture.

NOTE: A mark of less than 40% in the final exam or failure to complete the practical work will result in a
Technical Fail (TF) being recorded as your grade. Marks are not normally scaled or modified in this subject.
Late Work: Apart from the final exam, assessment work will normally be conducted during lectures,
laboratories or tutorials. Late submission of the laboratory manual in week 12 will result in a deduction of
10% of the maximum mark per day.
Plagiarism
Students are responsible for submitting original work for assessment, without plagiarising or cheating,
abiding by the University's policy on plagiarism as set out in the University Handbook under Universities
Policy Directory and in Faculty Handbooks and subject guides. Plagiarism has led to the expulsion from the
University. Further information on plagiarism can be found in the Faculty Policy document, with full details
available at: http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058648.html

Details of referencing system to be used in written work

Please see http://www.library.uow.edu.au/resourcesbytopic/UOW026621.html

Assignment Submission at EEC

Weekly tests are submitted in class. For assignments that are required to be handed in and collected from
EEC, you will need to generate a cover sheet on the web and attach this to your assignment. Hand in the
assignment to EEC and the staff will barcode scan your assignment cover sheet. You will then receive a
receipt by email. When your assignment has been marked, you will also be emailed that it is ready to be
picked up from EEC. On collecting your assignment, EEC will barcode scan your student ID card.

To generate the cover sheet, go to: http://130.130.8.10/fmi/iwp/res/iwp_auth.html

Login: student Password: coverit

If you are required to work as a group and are to submit a group assignment or report, nominate a team
leader to take the responsibility of generating the cover sheet, handing in the assignment and collecting it
back from EEC. Only the team leader will be able to collect the assignment. The team leader should select
the <Group Cover> option and ensure that the other team members names are entered in the appropriate
field.

Professor Tim McCarthy and Dr Cheng Lu February 2010

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WEEKLY TIMETABLE (Any changes will be announced in lectures or on SOLS)

LECTURES TUTORIALS LABORATORIES
Assigned Text Set Questions from Gere & Goodno 7th Ed
Week TOPIC
Reading (relate to previous lecture)
Revision 152 Statics (Hibbeler
Wk 1
Overview Appendix A, B 2.07,3.38*,7.66), Stress and strain
TMcC
Stress and Strain Text 1.1 - 1.6 Gere & Goodno 1.2-7, 1.2.10, 1.3.4*, 1.5.5,
28/02
1.6.3
Wk 2 Allowable Stress
Allowable stress, Axial loads, theories of
Axial Loads Text 1.7 - 1.8
failure. Exp 3-7 see roster
TMcC Theories of failure Text 2.1 - 2.6
1.7-10, 1.7-12, 1.8-11 , 2.3-6
7/03 (concepts)
Wk 3
Shear Force and Shear Force and Bending Moment
TMcC Text 4.1.-4.5 Exp 3-7 see roster
Bending Moment, 4.3-2, 4.3-12, 4.5-1, 4.5-25
14/03
Wk 4 Stress/Strain Analysis
Stress/Strain Analysis, Mohr’s Circle Exp 3-7 see roster
TMcC Mohr’s Circle of Stress Text 7.1 – 7.4
7.2-1, 7.2-5, 7.2-13, 7.3-11
21/03
Stress/Strain Analysis
Wk 5 Mohr’s Circle for Strain Exp 1,2 Cantilever
Stress/strain, Mohr’s circle of strain:
TMcC Failure theories (Tresca Text 7.5 – 7.7 Beam and Mohr’s
7.4-7, 7.4-10, 7.7-7, 7.7-15, 7.7-22
28/03 and von Mises: not in circle
Gere&Goodno)
Wk 6
Mid Session QUIZ (on Multiple choice practice Exp 1,2 Cantilever
TMcC
lect. 1 – 5) Hand-in based on Shear Force and Bending Beam and Mohr’s
4/4
IN LECTURE Moment diagrams circle
Break
Wk 7
Engineering Beam Beam Theory:
CL Text 5.1 - 5.5 Exp 3-7 see roster
Theory 5.4-5, 5.5-4a, 5.5-10, 5.5-21
18/4 No class Friday
Bending Stresses Tuts Tues and Thurs only
Wk 8
Beam Theory:
Monday 25/4 is Anzac Exp 3-7 see roster
5.4-5, 5.5-4a, 5.5-10, 5.5-21
25/4 Day Public holiday Friday only
Tuts Friday only
Wk 9
Shear Stresses and Shear Shear Stress and Shear Flow
CL Text 5.8 - 5.11 Exp 3-7 see roster
Flow in Beams 5.8-2a, 5.8-7, 5.8-4, 5.10-11, 5.11-3
3/5
Wk 10
Torsion Text 3.1 - 3.3 Torsion:
CL
Power Transmission Text 3.7 3.3.1, 3.3.13, 3.4-1, 3.7-8, 3.4-7
10/5
Wk 11 Combined Loading
Combined Load:
CL Pressure Vessels Text 8.1 – 8.5
8.3-5, 8.3-7, 8.4-1, 8.5-9
17/5 Max. Beam Stresses
Wk 12
CL Beam Deflection Text 9.1 – 9.6 Deflection: 9.3-1, 9.3-9, 9.3-17
24/5
Wk 13 Text 9.1 – 9.6
Beam Deflection Deflection: 9.5-2, 9.5-3, 9.5-10, 9.5-15*
CL Text 11.1 –
Columns & Buckling Buckling: 11.3-13, 11.3-14* , 11.4-6
31/5 11.6
* Extension questions for homework only

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TUTORIAL ARRANGEMENTS
Tutorial Tutor Time Room
Tuesday 1630-
T1 Dr Scott Ding 8.G25
1830
Mohammad Tuesday 1630-
T2 Ramezanianpour
24.103
1830
Tuesday 1630-
T3 Prof Zhengyi Jiang 4.G31
1830
Tuesday 1630-
T4 Zhuo Wang 1.G05
1830
Thursday 13:30-
T5 Pejman Sharafi 4.G31
1530
Thursday 13:30-
T6 Ali Ranjbartoreh 1.G05
1530
Thursday 13:30-
T7 Dr Cheng Lu 8.G25
1530
Thursday 13:30-
T8 Prof T McCarthy 1.G04
1530
T9 Friday 10:30 –
Dr Devi Saini 8.G25
12:30
Friday 10:30 –
T10 Dr Hungtao Zhu 4.G31
12:30
Friday 10:30 –
T11 Dr Martin Liu 15.206
12:30
Friday 10:30 –
T12 Mrs Hua Zhao 1.G04
12:30

LABORATORY ARRANGEMENTS
There are a total of 7 laboratory activities. Collect a separate Lab Manual from EEC in week 3.
.
1. BMD & SFD of 2. Mohr’s Circle 3. Bending moment 4. Shear Force in a
Cantilevers Pressure vessel in a beam beam
5. Deflection of 6. Bending stresses 7. Column Buckling
beams in beams

Students need to enrol themselves in one of the 8 available Practical classes.

Prac. class Attendance requirement Room
6-315&
P1 Monday, 09:30-11:30; Weeks 2-7, 9
6-317
6-315&
P2 Monday, 11:30-13:30; Weeks 2-7, 9
6-317
6-315&
P3 Monday, 13:30-15:30; Weeks 2-7, 9
6-317
P4 Tuesday, 10:30-12:30; Weeks 2-7, 9 6-317
P5 Tuesday 12:30-14:30; Weeks 2-7, 9 6-315
P6 Tuesday 16:30-18:30; Weeks 2-7, 9 6-315
P7 Wednesday, 16:30-18:30; Weeks 2-7, 9 6-315
6-315&
P8 Friday 1330-1530; Weeks 2-6, 8,8
6-317

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