| Area: |
Department of Mechanical Engineering |
| Credits: |
25.0 |
| Contact Hours: |
3.0 |
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| ** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. ** |
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| Lecture: |
1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Tutorial: |
1 x 2 Hours Fortnightly |
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| Syllabus: |
The uses of first and second moments of area. Bending moments and shear force diagrams. Stress and curvature in straight bars due to bending moments. Stresses on curved bars. The basic design of bolted points in machines and structures, welded joints. Design of drum, disc and band brakes. Design of clutches. Design of power screws. Application of the principles of virtual work to equilibrium and stability. |
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| ** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. ** |
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| Field of Education: | 030701 Mechanical Engineering |
| Funding Cluster: | 08 - Engineering, Science, Surveying |
| SOLT (Online) Definitions*: | Supplemental
*Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
Availability |
| Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information. |
