EGB121 Engineering Mechanics
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| Unit code: | EGB121 |
|---|---|
| Prerequisite(s): | EGB102 or EGB113 or EGD113 or PVB101. EGB102 can be enrolled as a concurrent prerequisite to EGB121. |
| Antirequisite(s): | EGD121 |
| Equivalent(s): | ENB110 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
| Availabilities |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,118 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,680 |
| International unit fee | $5,784 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2024, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | EGB121 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | EGB102 or EGB113 or EGD113 or PVB101. EGB102 can be enrolled as a concurrent prerequisite to EGB121. |
| Equivalent: | ENB110 |
| Anti-requisite: | EGD121 |
| Coordinator: | Anthony Ariyanayagam | a.ariyanayagam@qut.edu.au |
Overview
Professional engineers have a "comprehensive, theory based understanding of the the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline" (Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineer). This introductory unit provides the basic knowledge and skills in statics and mechanics of materials. It is a foundation engineering unit that will develop your skills in analysing mechanical and civil engineering systems including cranes, buildings, bridges and mechanical equipment. You will learn the importance of accurate design and analysis of mechanical components and structures. You will draw on the skills and knowledge learn in this unit in more advanced units such as Stress Analysis, Structural Analysis and Mechanical Design.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Construct diagrams in engineering mechanics, to evaluate structural systems and components at an introduced level.
- Solve problems in engineering mechanics, of systems and components with regard to material properties, at an introduced level.
- Undertake experimental investigations in engineering mechanics, including the appraisal of risk, hazards and safety, at an introduced level.
- Communicate analysis procedures in engineering mechanics, using graphical, mathematical and engineering techniques at an introduced level.
Content
- Mechanical behavior (Young's modulus, yield strength, tensile strength, ductility, etc) and stress-strain diagram of common engineering materials.
- Force systems, free-body diagrams (FBD) and equilibrium of a rigid body.
- Structural analysis of typical engineering structures and mechanical components including Trusses, Frames & Machines.
- Theory of centroid and moment of area calculations.
- Axial loading and torsion in members.
- Bending and deflection of beams including bending moment (BM) and shear force (SF) diagrams of structures & machine elements.
Learning Approaches
In this unit you can expect to experience the following timetabled activities:
- Formal interactive lectures (2 hours/week) from experienced professional engineers and scientist cover the main concepts with real world applications and examples to give you insight into basic engineering knowledge, skills and attributes.
- Tutorials in a flexible learning space (2 hours/week) from experienced tutors and engineers to solve problems based on the concepts covered in the lectures. You will get the opportunity to ask questions during your tutorial sessions.
- Practicals in laboratory space (2 practicals, each 2 hours) guided by experienced demonstrators to perform laboratory exercises in a group to verify or understand the concepts covered in the lectures and be able to interpret the data to critically reflect the results obtained.
- Support session (1 hour/week) designed as a drop-in activity for you to ask conceptual questions and/or problem solving form from lectures, tutorials and practicals to better understand the content of the unit.
To complement the timetabled activities and complete your learning in this unit, you will be provided online resources and activities the unit's Canvas website:
- Online Mastering Engineering (ME) exercises to solve weekly practice problems to build confidence in your problem solving strategy.
- Informative recap videos as extra problem solving resources to enhance your problem solving approach, skills and knowledge.
- Basic materials such as notes, handouts, and Echo360 recordings.
You are expected to complete ME questions at the end of each week to see your progress, complete your pre-lab requirement and work professionally in the laboratory group work, and attempt the tutorial questions before coming to your tutorial class. You are also expected to submit assessments on time.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
You will receive ongoing formative feedback through the semester during the problem solving tutorial sessions and laboratory practicals, and online Mastering Engineering.
Feedback will be given on you submitted work on problem solving activities as well as laboratory. Each assessment submission will be marked against criteria and standards which will be shared with you through the unit's Canvas website. Marked assessment will include feedback from markers against the criteria.
Assessment
Overview
Assessment in this unit has been designed to give you the opportunity to show your learning against the unit learning outcomes. Assessment will include regular problem solving activities throughout the semester, laboratory exercises and an end of semester assessment. There are 3 summative assessments that are designed to demonstrate your technical, problem solving skills, knowledge in the topic.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Online Quiz
You will work through tutorial problems and will submit your work online 2 times during the semester and get online feedback and assessment.
Assessment: Portfolio
You should submit a portfolio created during the tutorials and practicals to demonstrate your problem solving capability and practical knowledge. You should complete the tutorial portfolio during your tutorial session each week to receive feedback and marks toward your final grades. You can work in groups during laboratory and get feedback but you must provide an individual portfolio to receive marks.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: End of Semester Assessment (Theory)
The End of Semester Assessment is mainly problem solving exercises with both familiar and unfamiliar problems as well as conceptual questions.
“If campus access is restricted at the time of the central examination period/due date, an alternative, which may be a timed online assessment, will be offered. Individual students whose circumstances prevent their attendance on campus will be provided with an alternative assessment approach.”
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
You are required to use the following:
- The unit website on QUT's Canvas (learning materials that support timetabled activities and assessment tasks)
- QUT Library Databases
- QUT Cite| Write: You can access QUT cite/write online (Free download from QUT library)
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
Statics and Mechanics of Materials, by R. C. Hibbeler, 5th edition, Pearson, 2018
Software
Pearson Mastering Engineering
Risk Assessment Statement
You will be informed of any requirements pertaining to a safe workplace. In lectures, tutorials and such, the information will include location of fire exits and meeting points in case of fire. If you do not follow legitimate instructions or endanger the safety of others or do not act in accordance with the requirements of the Workplace Health and Safety Act, you will be required to leave the session.
You will be required to undertake practical sessions in the laboratory under the supervision of members in the teaching team and technical staff. Prior to entry to a laboratory space you must complete the Undergraduate Health, Safety and Environment Induction (annual completion requirement). You will be advised of requirements of safe and responsible behaviour and will be required to wear appropriate protective items (e.g. closed shoes or steel capped shoes, lab coat, and safety glasses). The unit’s Canvas site will provide you with a copy of the risk assessment and will provide you with details on how to perform the laboratory tasks safely.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineer
1: Knowledge and Skill Base
Relates to: Online Quiz, Portfolio, End of Semester Assessment (Theory)
Relates to: Online Quiz, Portfolio, End of Semester Assessment (Theory)
Relates to: Online Quiz, Portfolio, End of Semester Assessment (Theory)
Relates to: Online Quiz, Portfolio, End of Semester Assessment (Theory)
Relates to: Portfolio
2: Engineering Application Ability
Relates to: Online Quiz, Portfolio, End of Semester Assessment (Theory)
Relates to: Online Quiz, Portfolio, End of Semester Assessment (Theory)
Relates to: Portfolio
3: Professional and Personal Attributes
Relates to: Online Quiz, Portfolio, End of Semester Assessment (Theory)
Relates to: Portfolio
Relates to: Portfolio
Relates to: Portfolio
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.EN01 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
- Engage stakeholders professionally and communicate the outcomes of your work effectively to expert and non-expert audiences using appropriate modes.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO4, Online Quiz, Portfolio, End of Semester Assessment (Theory) - Display leadership, creativity, and initiative in both self-directed and collaborative contexts of professional engineering practice.
Relates to: ULO3, Portfolio - Engage with and apply regulatory requirements relating to safety, risk management, and sustainability in professional engineering practice.
Relates to: ULO3, Portfolio - Demonstrate coherent knowledge and skills of physical, mathematical, statistical, computer, and information sciences that are fundamental to professional engineering practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Online Quiz, Portfolio, End of Semester Assessment (Theory) - Demonstrate a thorough understanding of one engineering discipline, its research directions, and its application in contemporary professional engineering practice.
Relates to: ULO2, ULO4, Online Quiz, Portfolio, End of Semester Assessment (Theory)
EV01 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
- Engage stakeholders professionally and communicate the outcomes of your work effectively to expert and non-expert audiences using appropriate modes.
Relates to: Online Quiz, Portfolio, End of Semester Assessment (Theory) - Display leadership, creativity, and initiative in both self-directed and collaborative contexts of professional engineering practice.
Relates to: Portfolio - Engage with and apply regulatory requirements relating to safety, risk management, and sustainability in professional engineering practice.
Relates to: Portfolio - Demonstrate coherent knowledge and skills of physical, mathematical, statistical, computer, and information sciences that are fundamental to professional engineering practice.
Relates to: Online Quiz, Portfolio, End of Semester Assessment (Theory) - Demonstrate a thorough understanding of one engineering discipline, its research directions, and its application in contemporary professional engineering practice.
Relates to: Online Quiz, Portfolio, End of Semester Assessment (Theory)
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2024, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | EGB121 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | EGB102 or EGB113 or EGD113 or PVB101. EGB102 can be enrolled as a concurrent prerequisite to EGB121. |
| Equivalent: | ENB110 |
| Anti-requisite: | EGD121 |
| Coordinator: | Anthony Ariyanayagam | a.ariyanayagam@qut.edu.au |
Overview
Professional engineers have a "comprehensive, theory based understanding of the the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline" (Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineer). This introductory unit provides the basic knowledge and skills in statics and mechanics of materials. It is a foundation engineering unit that will develop your skills in analysing mechanical and civil engineering systems including cranes, buildings, bridges and mechanical equipment. You will learn the importance of accurate design and analysis of mechanical components and structures. You will draw on the skills and knowledge learn in this unit in more advanced units such as Stress Analysis, Structural Analysis and Mechanical Design.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Construct diagrams in engineering mechanics, to evaluate structural systems and components at an introduced level.
- Solve problems in engineering mechanics, of systems and components with regard to material properties, at an introduced level.
- Undertake experimental investigations in engineering mechanics, including the appraisal of risk, hazards and safety, at an introduced level.
- Communicate analysis procedures in engineering mechanics, using graphical, mathematical and engineering techniques at an introduced level.
Content
- Mechanical behavior (Young's modulus, yield strength, tensile strength, ductility, etc) and stress-strain diagram of common engineering materials.
- Force systems, free-body diagrams (FBD) and equilibrium of a rigid body.
- Structural analysis of typical engineering structures and mechanical components including Trusses, Frames & Machines.
- Theory of centroid and moment of area calculations.
- Axial loading and torsion in members.
- Bending and deflection of beams including bending moment (BM) and shear force (SF) diagrams of structures & machine elements.
Learning Approaches
In this unit you can expect to experience the following timetabled activities:
- Formal interactive lectures (2 hours/week) from experienced professional engineers and scientist cover the main concepts with real world applications and examples to give you insight into basic engineering knowledge, skills and attributes.
- Tutorials in a flexible learning space (2 hours/week) from experienced tutors and engineers to solve problems based on the concepts covered in the lectures. You will get the opportunity to ask questions during your tutorial sessions.
- Practicals in laboratory space (2 practicals, each 2 hours) guided by experienced demonstrators to perform laboratory exercises in a group to verify or understand the concepts covered in the lectures and be able to interpret the data to critically reflect the results obtained.
- Support session (1 hour/week) designed as a drop-in activity for you to ask conceptual questions and/or problem solving form from lectures, tutorials and practicals to better understand the content of the unit.
To complement the timetabled activities and complete your learning in this unit, you will be provided online resources and activities the unit's Canvas website:
- Online Mastering Engineering (ME) exercises to solve weekly practice problems to build confidence in your problem solving strategy.
- Informative recap videos as extra problem solving resources to enhance your problem solving approach, skills and knowledge.
- Basic materials such as notes, handouts, and Echo360 recordings.
You are expected to complete ME questions at the end of each week to see your progress, complete your pre-lab requirement and work professionally in the laboratory group work, and attempt the tutorial questions before coming to your tutorial class. You are also expected to submit assessments on time.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
You will receive ongoing formative feedback through the semester during the problem solving tutorial sessions and laboratory practicals, and online Mastering Engineering.
Feedback will be given on you submitted work on problem solving activities as well as laboratory. Each assessment submission will be marked against criteria and standards which will be shared with you through the unit's Canvas website. Marked assessment will include feedback from markers against the criteria.
Assessment
Overview
Assessment in this unit has been designed to give you the opportunity to show your learning against the unit learning outcomes. Assessment will include regular problem solving activities throughout the semester, laboratory exercises and an end of semester assessment. There are 3 summative assessments that are designed to demonstrate your technical, problem solving skills, knowledge in the topic.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Online Quiz
You will work through tutorial problems and will submit your work online 2 times during the semester and get online feedback and assessment.
Assessment: Portfolio
You should submit a portfolio created during the tutorials and practicals to demonstrate your problem solving capability and practical knowledge. You should complete the tutorial portfolio during your tutorial session each week to receive feedback and marks toward your final grades. You can work in groups during laboratory and get feedback but you must provide an individual portfolio to receive marks.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: End of Semester Assessment (Theory)
The End of Semester Assessment is mainly problem solving exercises with both familiar and unfamiliar problems as well as conceptual questions.
“If campus access is restricted at the time of the central examination period/due date, an alternative, which may be a timed online assessment, will be offered. Individual students whose circumstances prevent their attendance on campus will be provided with an alternative assessment approach.”
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
You are required to use the following:
- The unit website on QUT's Canvas (learning materials that support timetabled activities and assessment tasks)
- QUT Library Databases
- QUT Cite| Write: You can access QUT cite/write online (Free download from QUT library)
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
Statics and Mechanics of Materials, by R. C. Hibbeler, 5th edition, Pearson, 2018
Software
Pearson Mastering Engineering
Risk Assessment Statement
You will be informed of any requirements pertaining to a safe workplace. In lectures, tutorials and such, the information will include location of fire exits and meeting points in case of fire. If you do not follow legitimate instructions or endanger the safety of others or do not act in accordance with the requirements of the Workplace Health and Safety Act, you will be required to leave the session.
You will be required to undertake practical sessions in the laboratory under the supervision of members in the teaching team and technical staff. Prior to entry to a laboratory space you must complete the Undergraduate Health, Safety and Environment Induction (annual completion requirement). You will be advised of requirements of safe and responsible behaviour and will be required to wear appropriate protective items (e.g. closed shoes or steel capped shoes, lab coat, and safety glasses). The unit’s Canvas site will provide you with a copy of the risk assessment and will provide you with details on how to perform the laboratory tasks safely.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineer
1: Knowledge and Skill Base
Relates to: Online Quiz, Portfolio, End of Semester Assessment (Theory)
Relates to: Online Quiz, Portfolio, End of Semester Assessment (Theory)
Relates to: Online Quiz, Portfolio, End of Semester Assessment (Theory)
Relates to: Online Quiz, Portfolio, End of Semester Assessment (Theory)
Relates to: Portfolio
2: Engineering Application Ability
Relates to: Online Quiz, Portfolio, End of Semester Assessment (Theory)
Relates to: Online Quiz, Portfolio, End of Semester Assessment (Theory)
Relates to: Portfolio
3: Professional and Personal Attributes
Relates to: Online Quiz, Portfolio, End of Semester Assessment (Theory)
Relates to: Portfolio
Relates to: Portfolio
Relates to: Portfolio
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.EN01 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
- Engage stakeholders professionally and communicate the outcomes of your work effectively to expert and non-expert audiences using appropriate modes.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO4, Online Quiz, Portfolio, End of Semester Assessment (Theory) - Display leadership, creativity, and initiative in both self-directed and collaborative contexts of professional engineering practice.
Relates to: ULO3, Portfolio - Engage with and apply regulatory requirements relating to safety, risk management, and sustainability in professional engineering practice.
Relates to: ULO3, Portfolio - Demonstrate coherent knowledge and skills of physical, mathematical, statistical, computer, and information sciences that are fundamental to professional engineering practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Online Quiz, Portfolio, End of Semester Assessment (Theory) - Demonstrate a thorough understanding of one engineering discipline, its research directions, and its application in contemporary professional engineering practice.
Relates to: ULO2, ULO4, Online Quiz, Portfolio, End of Semester Assessment (Theory)
EV01 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
- Engage stakeholders professionally and communicate the outcomes of your work effectively to expert and non-expert audiences using appropriate modes.
Relates to: Online Quiz, Portfolio, End of Semester Assessment (Theory) - Display leadership, creativity, and initiative in both self-directed and collaborative contexts of professional engineering practice.
Relates to: Portfolio - Engage with and apply regulatory requirements relating to safety, risk management, and sustainability in professional engineering practice.
Relates to: Portfolio - Demonstrate coherent knowledge and skills of physical, mathematical, statistical, computer, and information sciences that are fundamental to professional engineering practice.
Relates to: Online Quiz, Portfolio, End of Semester Assessment (Theory) - Demonstrate a thorough understanding of one engineering discipline, its research directions, and its application in contemporary professional engineering practice.
Relates to: Online Quiz, Portfolio, End of Semester Assessment (Theory)