2013 Unit Guide ENG1020 Clayton

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ENG1020

Engineering Structures

This unit aims to develop an understanding of the context and terminology related to engineering structures. It willallow students to translate real world forces into abstract form for engineering modelling. The unit aims to develop anunderstanding of the fundamentals of engineering statics and their application to trusses and beams through design.Knowledge of various construction materials is developed to allow material choice for truss and beam design. Designof beams continues the theme of engineering statics through introduction to shear forces, bending moments andstress, and deflection.

Mode of Delivery On campusWorkloadrequirements

Refer to handbook:http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2013handbooks/units/index-byfaculty-eng.html

Unit Relationships Refer to handbook:http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2013handbooks/units/index-byfaculty-eng.html

Prerequisites Refer to handbook:http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2013handbooks/units/index-byfaculty-eng.html

Co-requisites Refer to handbook:http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2013handbooks/units/index-byfaculty-eng.html

Prohibitions Refer to handbook:http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2013handbooks/units/index-byfaculty-eng.html

Chief Examiner(s) Refer to handbook:http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2013handbooks/units/index-byfaculty-eng.html

Unit Coordinator andSemester 1 lecturer

Assoc/Prof. Bill Wong

Campus: ClaytonPhone: 9905 1562Email: Bill [email protected] hours: Tuesday, 10am-12pm

Thursday, 10am-12 pm

Semester 2 lecturer Dr Lizi SironicCampus: ClaytonPhone: 9905 9471Email: [email protected] Hours: Same as weekly help desk hours. Email to organise a meeting at other times.

Tutor(s) See information under Moodle for ENG1020Campus:

Phone:Email:Consultation hours:

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ACADEMIC OVERVIEWLearning Outcomes

At the completion of this unit students will have the following knowledge and understanding:

1. understanding of the role of stress and structures in modern society2. appreciation of different structural forms and modelling of structures

3. understanding of fundamentals of engineering statics through design of trusses andbeams4. knowledge and skills to translate real world forces into abstract form for engineering

modelling5. understanding of loads and load paths6. knowledge of different construction materials for truss and beam design

Skills to

7. perform simple calculations to estimate forces8. calculate reactions9. determine forces in trusses10. determine axial stress and deformation in trusses11. determine moments and shear forces in beams12. determine bending stress in beams13. calculate beam deflections14. calculate geometric properties of a cross section15. complete tasks as part of a team16. improve oral and written communication skills

Attitudes

17. appreciation of the role of engineers in society18. confidence in identifying new engineering problems and formulating original solutions.

Graduate AttributesMonash prepares its graduates to be:

1. responsible and effective global citizens who:a. engage in an internationalised worldb. exhibit cross-cultural competencec. demonstrate ethical values

2. critical and creative scholars who:a. produce innovative solutions to problems

b. apply research skills to a range of challengesc. communicate perceptively and effectively

Engineers Australia stage 1 competencies

The Engineers Australia Policy on Accreditation of Professional Engineering Programs requires that all programs ensure that their engineering graduates develop to a substantial


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degree the stage 1 competencies. Listed below are the activities in this unit that will help youto achieve these competencies.

Note: that not all stage 1 competencies are relevant to each unit.

Stage 1 competencies Activities used in this unit to developstage 1 competencies

PE1.1 Knowledge of science and engineeringfundamentalsTheoretical lecture material, prescribed texts andrecommended reading

PE1.2 In-depth technical competence in atleast one engineering discipline

Technical content related to structural engineeringincluding treatment of loading and forces inequilibrium leading to safe structural design forsimple trusses and beams.

PE1.3 Techniques and resources Use of information provided online. Projectsrequiring internet research.

PE1.4 General knowledge Tutorial problem sets and projects.

PE2.1 Ability to undertake problemidentification, formulation, and solution

Tutorial problem sets

Real-life projects such as phone tower design,warehouse design and bridge design involvingproblem identification, problem solvingprocedure, and justification of solutionoutcomes.

PE2.2 Understanding of social, cultural, global,and environmental responsibilities and theneed to employ principles of sustainabledevelopment

Case studies of structural collapse are given inlectures and their implications to the social andprofessional responsibilities as an engineer areexplained.

PE2.3 Ability to utilise a systems approach tocomplex problems and to design andoperational performance

Tutorial problems for identifying structuraldesign and analysis for various types ofstructures.

Projects involving the use of AustralianStandards to satisfy design procedures andsystem requirements.

PE2.4 Proficiency in engineering design Project briefing detailing project requirements.

PE2.5 Ability to conduct an engineering project Projects which require team building, time

management, meetings, solutions and reportwriting.

PE2.6 Understanding of the businessenvironment

Description of project completion requirementsfrom client brief to construction completion


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PE3.1 Ability to communicate effectively, withthe engineering team and with the communityat large

Oral presentation, written reports and team workon projects

PE3.2 Ability to manage information anddocumentation Projects involving collection of data and report

writing.

PE3.3 Capacity for creativity and innovationProjects with open-end solutions

PE3.4 Understanding of professional andethical responsibilities, and commitment tothem

Lessons learned from structural failure. The legalconsequence due to design negligence isexplained through detailed failure analysis such asDepartment Store collapse in Korea and HyattRegency Hotel bridge collapse in USA.

PE3.5 Ability to function effectively as anindividual and in multidisciplinary andmulticultural teams, as a team leader ormanager as well as an effective team member

The three projects require a team to functioneffectively by assigning work for team memberswhere international and local students areencouraged to mingle. A team leader is elected forhandling managerial matters within the team.

PE3.6 Capacity for lifelong learning andprofessional development

PE3.7 Professional attitudes

Students are encouraged to consult referenceslisted in the course.

Projects are designed to encourage students toresearch through library and internet.

Case studies of structural collapse are given inlectures and their implications to the social andprofessional responsibilities as an engineer areexplained.


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UNIT SCHEDULE

ENG1020-Unit Schedule Sem1-2013Week/date Lecture Tutorial Assignment activity

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4 March

1. Introduction to civilengineering, structuralanalysis, load paths &

structural forms2. Loads, design loads &

supports3. Examples - calculating dead

& live loads4. Sustainability for construction

Introduction andtask

2

11 March

1. Equilibrium & calculation ofreactions

2. Examplescalculation ofreactions

3. Calculating reactions withinternal member pins

problem set 1

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18 March1. Stability & determinacy in

trusses2. Forces in trusses by the

method of joints3. Forces in trusses by the

method of sectionsProject 1 briefing

problem set 2 On-line Assessment 1instudents own time 9:00am,23rdMarch to 11:59pm 28thMarch (5%)

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25 March

1. Axial stress and deformation2. Buckling of compression

members3. Design of Project 1

problem set 3

Easter break 29 March- 5 April

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8 April

1. Introduction to beams2. Shear force and bending

moments in beams3. Examples of bending and

shear in beams

problem set 4

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15 April

1. Sustainability concept &Project 2 brief.

problem set 5

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22 April

(25 AprilAnzacday)

1. Examples of bending andshear in beams

2. Bending stresses & examples3. Case study: hotel bridge

collapse

Project 1presentation andreport submission inpractice class (15%)

(On-line Assessment 2instudents own time 9:00am24thApril to 11:59pm 29th

April) (5%)

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29 April

1. Geometric properties of across-section.

2. Examples of bending stress &geometric properties

3. Beam deflections

problem set 5continued


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6 May

1. Example of Beam deflections2. Project 2 Bridge

Competition(5%) (Friday)

problem set 6

10

13 May

1. Indeterminate axially loadedmembers & examples

2. Further Project 3 details &hints

Test (closed book)scope from Week 1to Week 9 (10%)

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20 May

1. Indeterminate beam analysis& design

2. Examples3. ExamplesSpecific topics

problem set 7

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27 May

1. Revision & exam details2. Revision

problem set 8 Project 3 submission at noon,29thMay (10%)

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3 June

SWOT VAC

Examination period LINK to Assessment

Policy:http://www.policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/education/assessment/assessment-in-coursework-policy.html

ENG1020-Unit Schedule Sem2-2013

Refer ENG1020 Moodle site in Semester 2

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task Value (%) Due Date

Project 1 15

Project 2 5

Project 3 10

Online Assessment 1 5

Online Assessment 2 5

Test 3* 10

Examination (3 hours) 50

Total 100
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The unit coordinator reserves the right to moderate the assessments given by the individualtutors. This process will occur at the end of the semester.

To pass this subject, you need to pass both the continuous assessment (worth 50%) and the final examination(worth 50%). Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the continuous assessment component (projects& tests) AND at least 45% in the final examination component AND an overall weighted combined mark of 50%,

to achieve a pass grade in the unit.If you fail to achieve 45% for the continuous assessment mark and/or the exam mark, you immediately fail thesubject, and the overall mark returned will be calculated as either the weighted combined mark of the twocomponents or 45, whichever is lower.If you fail to achieve an overall mark of 50%, you immediately fail the subject, and the overall mark returned willbe calculated as either the weighted combined mark of the two components or 45, whichever is lower.

ExemptionNo exemptions will be granted, for any of the assessments (projects, online assessments, paper testor exam), to those who repeating the subject.

Teaching and Learning MethodThis unit consists of

three hours of lectures per week

one 2 hour practice class per week

three team-projects during the semester

two online assessments via MUSO

one class test during the semester

a final examination

The lectures deal with technical skills in structural engineering. These skills will be learnt by doingproblem sets in the practice classes and in your own time, and by doing the projects. The mainlearning approach is Problem-based learning which requires students to be involved with the project

and proactive learners. There are no right or wrong answers to many of the project questions. Thisdoes not imply that any answer is adequate. Some answers will be better than others as they achievethe criteria in a better way. The online assessments provide a means for students to monitor their ownlearning progress and can be attempted at their chosen location within a set period.

There are 2-hours of practice/ laboratory classes scheduled each week, commencing in week 1.Students must enrol in one practice class only, using Allocate Plus. Students not allocated to aparticular practice class will not be accepted into that session without the written consent of the unitco-ordinator. Once a particular session is full, no more students will be accepted, unless evidence isshown that timetabling means that is the only session possible.

The practice classes comprise approximately 15-20 students working with one demonstrator. Each

week in the practice class you will be expected to work on problem sets related to the technical skillsin structural engineering that are being covered in the lectures. You will also be allocated to yourproject group of 3 or 4 in the second practice class (week 2), and it is in these project groups that youwill do the three projects. You will have an opportunity during the practice classes to discuss anydifficulties that you are having with the projects. The practice class time is your best opportunity toseek help from the demonstrators. Please do not waste the opportunity.


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You are required to submit three team projects. For project one, your project team will be required tomake an oral presentation to all of the students in your group (all project team members mustparticipate). These presentations will take place during the practice class time. Project two is thedesign, construction and testing of a model bridge with an aim for students to put their technical skillsto practice. Details of all three projects will be announced during the semester.

During the semester, you will have one class test and two online assessments on your technical skillsin structural engineering. These will take place during practice class times (for class test) or at yourown time (for online assessments). The test and online assessments will be done on an individualbasis. At the end of the semester, there will be a three-hour examination. The class test and theexamination will be closed book.

ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

Assessment Tasks

Participation

When you work as a civil engineer, you will be working on large projects which require the input ofmany people. Working in a team to bring the project to satisfactory completion is an important skill fora civil engineer, and that is why we require you to do project team work in ENG1020.

Working in teams can be very rewarding, but it can also be very challenging. Teams work best whenthere is a sense of trust and respect in the team, and that is best achieved by getting to know eachother better.

Be comfortable with each other. Get to know each other. Schedule some time for socialising notjust work.

Arrange for everyone to meet once a week for at least an hour. This could be at one of yourhomes or it could be one lunch time at the cafeteria.

During this time, review what has been done by each project team member since your lastmeeting.

Plan what needs to be done next, who will do it and by when. Record this in your diary.

Talk as a team to develop a strategy for dealing with team members who dont do what theyvebeen asked to do, and if necessary, report non-performing members to your demonstrator.

Think of the team as a resource. Your team could meet to work on other units and to help eachother with your problems.

Our experience tells us that some of you will have difficulty keeping the team working together. Whenthat occurs, try to resolve the issue within your team. If that is not successful discuss the problemswith your demonstrator, and if that does not resolve the problem, discuss it with your lecturer or at theHelp desk sessions.

Assessment Task 1: Project 1 presentation and reportDue Date: See scheduleDetails of task:As in project briefRelease dates (where applicable): On MoodleWord limit (where applicable): See below for report guidelinesValue: 5% (Presentation) & 10% report


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Presentation requirements: See belowEstimated return date: As when appropriateHurdle requirements (where applicable):Individual Assessment in Group Tasks (where applicable):Multilevel distinction (where applicable):Criteria for Marking: See below

Assessment Task 2: Bridge competitionDue Date:See scheduleDetails of task:As in project briefRelease dates (where applicable):Word limit (where applicable):Value: 5% for completion of bridge construction and handing in paperworkPresentation requirements:Estimated return date:Hurdle requirements (where applicable):Individual Assessment in Group Tasks (where applicable):Multilevel distinction (where applicable):

Criteria for Marking: Participants must be present and record of attendance submittedduring class bridge testing

Assessment Task 3: Project 3Due Date: See scheduleDetails of task:As in project briefRelease dates (where applicable): On MoodleWord limit (where applicable): See below for report guidelinesValue: 10% reportPresentation requirements: See belowEstimated return date: As when appropriateHurdle requirements (where applicable):Individual Assessment in Group Tasks (where applicable):Multilevel distinction (where applicable):Criteria for Marking: See below

Criteria for Marking Projects 1 and 3:The assessment for project 1 comprises 2 parts, a mark for the oral presentation, and a mark for thewritten report. The assessment for project 3 will comprise a mark for the written report. All membersof the project team will receive the same mark, unless problems with the functioning of the projectteam have been discussed with your demonstrator before the due date.Because the projects are done as project team work, extensions of time will not be allowed under any

circumstances.

Report submissionsIn the project work in ENG 1020, you and your team design a structure by applying the techniques ofstructural analysis, and you then present your design in a written report and an oral presentation. Areport aims to convey technical information clearly and easily, so it has numbered sections with


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informative headings and it has clearly labelled figures and diagrams. It may also providemathematical calculations to support the written information.

The purpose of the report in this unit is usually to

inform the reader about the development of your design, including the key decisions that youmade (including comparisons with alternative designs that you considered and rejected)

provide the detailed calculations and analysis for your design

Keep this purpose in mind as you select information to include in your report.

The audience is defined in the Project handout.

Keep this audience in mind as you decide what to include in your report.

As you can see from the general guidelines, the basic structure of the report for your project is:

Title page

Summary

Table of Contents

Introduction

Middle sections with numbered headings

ConclusionsReferences

Appendices (note one appendix, two appendices)

More detail about what to include in each of these parts of your report is given below.

Title pagestates the name of the unit, the lecturers name, the project title, the names and ID numbers of all thestudents in the team, the date submitted.

Summary(~1 paragraph) is a brief statement of the topic of the report and a brief summary of the mainoutcomes of your project. In this case, the main outcomes will be a description of major features of

your design.Table of Contentssets out the numbered sections and subsections of your report and gives their corresponding pagenumbers. Try to make the headings for each section as informative as possible in order to give thereader an immediate understanding of the logical structure of your report.

Introduction(~ 2 paragraphs) gives a description of the problem and the background to your design.

Middle Sectionspresent the development of your design with information organised logically under appropriatenumbered headings.

Examples of possible headings for these middle sections could be the major aspects of your design,such as loading, analysis, design.

Usually a technical report includes,

drawings numerical and graphical data in figures and tables


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textSmall drawings can be included in the middle sections. Large drawings should be kept together inone Appendix, but referred to in the Middle Sections.

Figures and tables are used to summarise your work. They must be given clear titles, and be clearlylabelled. When you include figures and tables, you must write something about each one in the text ofyour report. You refer to each figure and table by its number, for example,

Eg 1 Figure 1 shows the general arrangement of the phone tower.Eg 2 The results are summarised in Table 3.

In your report you should refer the reader to the detailed information contained in an appendix asfollows,

The data obtained are summarised in Table 4 below. The detailed data are given in Appendix3.

You must cite the references that you have used for your work (eg lecture notes, text books,conversations with experts). For example,

The truss calculations are based upon the method of joints, as described by Williams (2001) .

The preferred method for citations is to list the author of the reference and the publication date. Youthen list the authors in alphabetical order in your list of references.

Conclusionsprovide a brief summary of the critical results in your design.

Examples of critical results from a design of a pedestrian bridge would be:

the overall layout of the geometry of your bridge. the geometry of the trusses. the sizes of the members needed to carry the loads. the members which were most heavily loaded.

Referencesis a list of the sources of information cited in the report. The preferred system of referencing is byauthor and date. Further information on referencing is available at the following website:

http://www.lib.monash.edu.au/eng/civ-cit.htm

For example, list Lecture Notes in your References as follows:

If the writers name is stated: Baker, M. (2000) Robotics, Lecture Notes ENG1001, Monash University.

If the writers name is unknown: Wetlands (2000). Lecture Notes, Conservation Ecology, MonashUniversity.

Appendicescontain material that is too detailed to include in the main report. Each appendix must be referred toat the relevant point in the text.
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Assessment Components

Check the project handout for the detailed assessment components, but the following aspects arealways considered,

1. Content

technically accurate.

clearly set out.

2. Report structure title page included.

summary describes the outcomes.

accurate and informative table of contents.

clear explanation of the problem.

good use of drawings, figures and tables.

logical conclusions.

use of references.

well organised appendices.

A good reference for report writing:

Silyn-Roberts, H. (1996) Writing for Science: A practical handbook for science, engineering andtechnology students Longman, N.Z.

Hargrave-Andrew Library 808.0666 R587W 1996

Students: You must keep a copy of your assignment in electronic format. We suggest you keep a printout also.

For further assistance with report writing issues, contact Jane Moodie at Language and Learning Services,Room 215 Building 72,[email protected]

Giving Oral PresentationThe oral presentation is another way of reporting the work you have done in your project. Apresentation differs from a written report in that it involves face-to-face, more informal spokencommunication where you only have time to inform the audience of the key aspects of your work.

The purpose of the oral presentation in this unit is to

inform the audience about the development of your design

explain the considerations at each stage and the decisions you madeKeep this purpose in mind as you select information to include in your presentation.

The audience is defined in the Project handout.Keep this audience in mind as you decide what to include in your presentation.

The key features of a good presentation are:1. a clear logical structure2. effective visual aids, and3. good delivery techniques.
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1. Clear, logical structure

You need to plan any oral presentation very carefully so that the information is easy for the audienceto understand and to remember. Predictably, presentations have an introduction, a body and aconclusion.

The introduction

gives a clear statement of the purpose of the presentation

provides a clear definition of the problem

introduces each member of the team and outlines the material that they will be covering.

The body of your presentation

presents a step-by step analysis of the procedure you followed in your design

presents the outcomes.

Each new speaker should introduce their own part of the presentation by briefly stating what the topicof their part is.

The conclusion: sums up your presentation effectively

gives a quick summary of the final design.

2. Visual aids

Visual aids may include models, overhead transparencies, diagrams on a white board and powerpointslides on a screen.The purpose of visual aids is to support the spoken message by providing helpful visual information.Visual aids add impact and interest to your presentation.

Remember:

Make your visual aids simple with only one key point per visual. Make words and numbers clearly legible (at least 18 points).

Avoid boring pages of calculations. Emphasise only important information.

Give each diagram a title and clearly label the diagram.

Do not waste time during your presentation doing lengthy calculations on the board with your back tothe audience!

3. Delivery techniques

It is important to remember that a successful presentation is more than just words and slides. When

you give a presentation, you are making face-to-face, personal communication. Try to present with anatural conversational style. You want your presentation to be interesting, and you want to share yourenthusiasm for your unit with the audience.

Key aspects of delivery for each speaker:

Voice: Keep your voice enthusiastic and loud enough.


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Eye contact: Keep eye contact with the audience.

Stance: Have a relaxed, natural stance.

Using notes: Do not read notes word for word. Just use key words and phrases as prompts.

Using overheads: Talk about what is on the slide. Do not obscure the image on the screen.

Question and answer time:There will be a few minutes at the end of each presentation for questions about your design and your

method. Anticipate these questions and prepare answers to them.

How to prepare the content for your oral presentation:1. Organise the presentation into

IntroductionBody (or Middle sections)Conclusion

2. Divide up the presentation between speakers and allocate approximate times.3. Decide where visuals are needed.4. Prepare your notes.5. Rehearse and check timing.

Key aspects for the team: timing (maximum 10 minutes)

smooth changes to the next speaker

only the speaker standing while the rest of the team stays seated

Assessment Components:Check the project handout for the detailed assessment components, but the following aspects arealways considered,

1. Content

technically accurate

logically organised with clear structure announced by first speaker and in links betweenspeakers

2. Overhead transparencies

easy to read with clearly labelled diagrams3. Voice

easy to hear, confident and enthusiastic4. Questions

answered thoughtfully and accurately

Good References for oral presentations:

Mablekos, C.M. (1991) Presentations That Work IEEE, New York.Hargrave-Andrew Library 808.51 M112P

Mandel, S. (1988) Technical Presentation SkillsCrisp Publications, Menlo Park.Hargrave-Andrew Library 808.51 M271T.c

For further assistance with presentation issues, contact Jane Moodie at Language and LearningServices, Room 215 Building 72,[email protected]
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Assessment Task 4: Online Assessments 1 & 2Due Date: See scheduleDetails of task:As given during lectureRelease dates (where applicable): As given during lectureWord limit (where applicable):Value: 5%Presentation requirements:

Estimated return date:Hurdle requirements (where applicable):Individual Assessment in Group Tasks (where applicable):Multilevel distinction (where applicable):Criteria for Marking: As indicated online

Assessment Task 5: TestDue Date: See scheduleDetails of task:Closed book test during tutorialRelease dates (where applicable): See scheduleWord limit (where applicable):Value: 10%Presentation requirements:Estimated return date:Hurdle requirements (where applicable):Individual Assessment in Group Tasks (where applicable):Multilevel distinction (where applicable):Criteria for Marking (insert rubric here): As indicated on test paper

Examination(s)The test and the examination will be closed book. You will be given a copy of the formula sheet. If

you do not attend the test during your normal practice class time, you will receive no marks. Therewill be no opportunity to sit the test at a later time. The only exception is if you have a medicalcertificate excusing you from attendance at university on the day of the test. In this case, your markwill be based on the average of your performance in the other tests or other means as judged suitableby the lecturers.

Feedback to you

Monash aims to provide a learning environment in which students receive a range of ongoingfeedback throughout their studies. In this unit it will take the form of group feedback via practiceclasses, individual feedback, peer feedback, self-comparison, verbal and written feedback,discussions in class, as well as more formal feedback related to assignment marks and grades. The

Help Desk set up for this unit serves as a conduit for students to convey their views of this unit to theco-ordinator in a private environment. The open forum provided in MUSO is another way to have open

discussion with fellow students on matters related to this unit. Our Feedback to You will comprise;

Verbal feedback for online assessments, both in lectures and tutorials;

Worked out solutions for tutorial problem sets;

Written comments on reports.


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Extensions and penalties

Due dates and extensionsThe due dates for the submission of assignments are given in the previous section. Please makeevery effort to submit work by the due dates. Students are advised to NOT assume that granting of anextension is a matter of course.

If you need an extension for any of the assignments, you must submit a written request 48-hoursbeforethe due time and date, and attach supportive evidence such as medical certificate.

The form should preferably be forwarded as an email attachment, sent to the unit coordinator.The email should be sent from your University email address with your name typed in lieu of signature.

Note that other lecturers cannot grant extensions. Lecturer-in-charge (unit coordinator) will indicate atthe time of granting the extension whether any penalty in marks will apply to the submitted work.

If an extension is granted, the approval must be attached to the assignment.

Late assignmentIf you are late in applying for an extension or you dont have a good reason, you should still submit thework, but 10% of the total marks available for that assessment component will usually be deducted foreach day late.

No assignment will be accepted once an assignment has been returned to the class.

Deferred tests and examinations may be granted in cases of extenuating personal circumstances suchas serious personal illness or bereavement.

Remember, you are required to keep an up-to-date copy of all submitted assignments to safeguardagainst the loss of work through accident or error.

Return datesStudents can expect assignments to be returned within two weeks of the submission date or afterreceipt, whichever is later.

Assessment for the unit as a whole is in accordance with the provisions of the Monash UniversityEducation Policy at:

http://www.policy.monash.edu/policybank/academic/education/assessment/index.html

Returning assignmentsAssignments will be returned to students either through tutorial classes or through the general office ofthe Department of Civil Engineering.

Resubmission of assignments

Assignments can only be submitted with the approval of the unit course coordinator.
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Referencing requirements

See report writing guidelines.

Assignment submissionHard Copy Submission:Assignments must include a cover sheet. The coversheet can befound on the moodle site. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records. Method ofsubmission will be indicated by the lecturer in charge.

Online Submission:If Electronic Submission has been approved for your unit, use only theMUSO assignment submit tool. Do not submit files attached to email. Log into MUSOhttp://muso.monash.edu.auand select the unit for which you wish to submit work.

Unless you have made prior arrangements with your lecturer, only the following fileformats will be accepted: .doc, .rtf, .txt, .pdf, .html;

It is essential you adhere to the following format for the naming of the file you wish tosubmit:

o it must contain your Authcate name; ando there must be no space in the filename.

You will receive a confirmation message within MUSO once you have successfullysubmitted your assignment within the electronic dropbox.

Comments and grading of your assessment will be communicated to you either byMUSO, email, or post.

Instructions for submitting an assignment electronically using MUSO are found athttp://www.monash.edu.au/muso/support/students/assignment.html

Required Resources

Lecture notes for Engineering Structures, Department of Civil Engineering, Monash University, 2006.

Hibbeler, R.C., Statics and mechanics of Materials, SI Edit ion, Pearson Prentice Hall. (The versionfrom Monash Bookshop would have access code to Pearson tutorialMasteringEngineering).

Recommended Resources

Atkins, K. J. and Darvall, P. LeP., Mechanics and structures, Science Press

Bedford, A. and Fowler, W. L., Statics, Addison-Wesley, Reading, Mass., 1995.

Beer, F. P. and Johnston, R. E., Mechanics of Materials, McGraw Hill 1992

Benham, P. P., Crawford, R. J. and Armstrong, C. G., Mechanics of Engineering Materials, Longman1996

Hall, A.S., Archer, F.E., Gilbert, R.I. Engineering StaticsUNSW Press, 1999
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Higdon, A., Ohlsen, E. H., Stiles, W. B. Weese, J. A. and Riley, W. F., Mechanics of Materials, Wiley1985

Lardner, T. J. and Archer, R. R., Mechanics of Solids, McGraw Hill 1994

Megson, T. H. G., Structural and stress analysis, 1.1

Riley, W. F. and Zachery, L. W.,Introduction to mechanics of materials, Wiley, 1989

Monash Library Unit Reading List http://readinglists.lib.monash.edu/index.html

Material or equipment for examination or assessments

The examination is closed book. No reference material is allowed.The following scientific calculators, with the authorised Monash UniversityScienceorMonash University Engineering sticker attached, are approved for use in this unitsexaminations. While these calculators are not programmable, they are capable of 1-variable

and 2-variable statistics. Graphical calculators and programmable calculators are notpermitted in exams.

APPROVED Scientific Calculators:

Caieion: FM-83

Canon: F720, F720i

Casio: fx-82, fx-83, fx-85, fx-100, fx-115, fx-350, fx-570, fx-911, fx-991 and fx-992 series

Citizen: SR-135, SR-260, SR-270, SR-275

Hewlett Packard: HP-6s, HP-8s, HP-9s, HP-10s, HP-30sTexas instruments: TI-30 and TI-34 series

Texet:Albert 2, Albert 3, Albert 5

Sharp: EL-506, EL-509, EL-520 and EL-531WH series

IMPORTANT: Only the calculators listed above AND with the authorising Monash UniversityScience or Monash University-Engineering STICKERare permitted for use in the finalexamination orin other in-class assessment tasks, including quizzes and mid-semester tests. While exam invigilators will not stop students from using an unapprovedcalculator, the incident will be duly noted and dealt with after the exam. Moreover, failure touse an approved calculator for any assessment task, even if it is an authorised one, will resultin marks being withheld, pending the investigation by a Faculty Academic Misconduct Panel.Use of an unapproved calculator is a breach of University regulations that isconsidered to amount to cheating.In addition to any other penalties that might be imposedas a result of the hearing, this will cause a delay in the release of the student's end-of-semester results and, for graduating students, may delay their graduation date.
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The sticker is available from the Faculty office on the ground floor of building 72.Youmust bring your calculator with you to the Faculty office at any time during the semester toreceive a sticker. We recommend you do this well in advance of the final exam. For furtherinformation go to:www.eng.monash.edu.au/current-students/calculators.html

OTHER INFORMATION

Policies

Monash has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensurethat staff and students are aware of the Universitys academic standards, and to provideadvice on how they might uphold them. You can find Monashs Education Policiesat:www.policy.monash.edu.au/policy-bank/academic/education/index.html

Key educational policies include:

Plagiarism; Assessment in Coursework Programs;

Special Consideration; Grading Scale;

Discipline: Student Policy; Academic Calendar and Semesters;

Orientation and Transition; and Academic and Administrative Complaints and Grievances Policy.

Graduate Attributes Policyhttp://www.policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/education/management/monash-graduate-attributes-policy.html

Student ServicesThe University provides many different kinds of services to help you gain the most from yourstudies.Contact your tutor if you need advice and see the range of services available atwww.monash.edu.au/students

Monash University LibraryThe Monash University Library provides a range of services, resources and programs thatenable you to save time and be more effective in your learning and research. Go towww.lib.monash.edu.auor the library tab inmy.monashportal for more information.

Disability Liaison UnitStudents who have a disability or medical condition are welcome to contact the DisabilityLiaison Unit to discuss academic support services. Disability Liaison Officers (DLOs) visit allVictorian campuses on a regular basis.

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Your Feedback to UsMonash is committed toexcellence in education and regularly seeks feedback from students,employers and staff. One of the key formal ways students have to provide feedback isthrough the Student Evaluation of Teaching and Units (SETU) survey. The Universitys

student evaluation policy requires that every unit is evaluated each year. Students arestrongly encouraged to complete the surveys. The feedback is anonymous and provides theFaculty with evidence of aspects that students are satisfied and areas for improvement.

For more information on Monashs educational strategy, see:www.monash.edu.au/about/monash-directions/directions.html and on student evaluations,see:www.policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/education/quality/student-evaluation-policy.html

Previous Student Evaluations of this UnitStudent feedback has highlighted the following strength(s) in this unit:

The practice classeswere great to consolidate what was being taught in thelectures. The small number of students in the class made it easier to askquestions

Practical application in bridge building with the Newspaper Bridge project

Group work was highly rewarding, providing an opportunity to practice what theworkplace would be like with projects that were reasonable and similar to an actualscenario.

Real world case examples were interesting.

Student feedback has also informed improvements to this unit, including:

Moving the 2 hour 8am Friday lecture to a more reasonable timeslot. The online quiz and test weightings have been reduced (and the exam weighting

increased).

If you wish to view how previous students rated this unit, please go tohttps://emuapps.monash.edu.au/unitevaluations/index.jsp
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