MCEN2000

MCEN2000: Fundamentals of Strength of Materials

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Which units require MCEN2000?

MCEN2000 is a prerequisite for 7 units.

What is MCEN2000 about?

This unit focuses on studying and analysing different loading conditions of structural elements. This understanding provides skills to better select materials, design elements and structures, and assess safety issues. This unit will focus mainly on mechanical engineering applications. Various strategies will be utilised to gain an in-depth understanding and solve common engineering problems for simple as well as complex structures.

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Unit details

Credits25

Contact Hours3 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaSchool of Civil and Mechanical Engineering (1092)

Field of Education030701 Mechanical Engineering

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How this unit is taught

Lecture1 x 2 hours weekly
Science Laboratory1 x 3 hours once only
Tutorial1 x 2 hours fortnightly

Prerequisites

Prerequisites group 1Select One

PRRE1003Resources, Processes and Materials Engineering
Engineering Materials 100
MAEN1000Engineering Materials

Prerequisites group 2Select One

MCEN1000Engineering Mechanics
Engineering Mechanics 100
MINE1001Applied Mechanics in Resources Engineering