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 will
allow students to translate real world forces into abstract form for engineering modelling. The unit aims to develop an
understanding 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. Design
of beams continues the theme of engineering statics through introduction to shear forces, bending moments and
stress, and deflection.
Mode of Delivery On campus
Workload
requirements
Refer to handbook:
http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2013handbooks/units/index-byfaculty-eng.html
Unit Relationships Refer to handbook:
Prerequisites Refer to handbook:
Co-requisites Refer to handbook:
Prohibitions Refer to handbook:
Chief Examiner(s) Refer to handbook:
Unit Coordinator and
Semester 1 lecturer
Assoc/Prof. Bill Wong
Campus: Clayton
Phone: 9905 1562
Email: Bill Wong@monash.edu
Office hours: Tuesday, 10am-12pm
Thursday, 10am-12 pm
Semester 2 lecturer Dr Lizi Sironic
Campus: Clayton
Phone: 9905 9471
Email: Lizi.sironic@monash.edu
Office Hours: Same as weekly help desk hours. Email to organise a meeting at other times.
Tutor(s) See information under Moodle for ENG1020
Campus:
Phone:
Email:
Consultation hours:
SEMESTER 1&2 , 2013
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ACADEMIC OVERVIEW
Learning 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 society
2. appreciation of different structural forms and modelling of structures
3. understanding of fundamentals of engineering statics through design of trusses and
beams
4. knowledge and skills to translate real world forces into abstract form for engineering
modelling
5. understanding of loads and load paths
6. knowledge of different construction materials for truss and beam design
Skills to
7. perform simple calculations to estimate forces
8. calculate reactions
9. determine forces in trusses
10. determine axial stress and deformation in trusses
11. determine moments and shear forces in beams
12. determine bending stress in beams
13. calculate beam deflections
14. calculate geometric properties of a cross section
15. complete tasks as part of a team
16. improve oral and written communication skills
Attitudes
17. appreciation of the role of engineers in society
18. confidence in identifying new engineering problems and formulating original solutions.
Graduate Attributes
Monash prepares its graduates to be:
1. responsible and effective global citizens who:
a. engage in an internationalised world
b. exhibit cross-cultural competence
c. demonstrate ethical values
2. critical and creative scholars who:
a. produce innovative solutions to problems
b. apply research skills to a range of challenges
c. 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 you
to achieve these competencies.
Note: that not all stage 1 competencies are relevant to each unit.
Stage 1 competencies Activities used in this unit to develop
stage 1 competencies
PE1.1 Knowledge of science and engineering
fundamentals

Theoretical lecture material, prescribed texts and
recommended reading

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

Technical content related to structural engineering
including treatment of loading and forces in
equilibrium leading to safe structural design for
simple trusses and beams.
PE1.3 Techniques and resources

Use of information provided online. Projects
requiring internet research.
PE1.4 General knowledge

Tutorial problem sets and projects.
PE2.1 Ability to undertake problem
identification, formulation, and solution

Tutorial problem sets
Real-life projects such as phone tower design,
warehouse design and bridge design involving
problem identification, problem solving
procedure, and justification of solution
outcomes.
PE2.2 Understanding of social, cultural, global,
and environmental responsibilities and the
need to employ principles of sustainable
development

Case studies of structural collapse are given in
lectures and their implications to the social and
professional responsibilities as an engineer are
explained.
PE2.3 Ability to utilise a systems approach to
complex problems and to design and
operational performance

Tutorial problems for identifying structural
design and analysis for various types of
structures.
Projects involving the use of Australian
Standards to satisfy design procedures and
system 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 report
writing.
PE2.6 Understanding of the business
environment

Description of project completion requirements
from client brief to construction completion
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PE3.1 Ability to communicate effectively, with
the engineering team and with the community
at large

Oral presentation, written reports and team work
on projects
PE3.2 Ability to manage information and
documentation

Projects involving collection of data and report
writing.
PE3.3 Capacity for creativity and innovation

Projects with open-end solutions
PE3.4 Understanding of professional and
ethical responsibilities, and commitment to
them

Lessons learned from structural failure. The legal
consequence due to design negligence is
explained through detailed failure analysis such as
Department Store collapse in Korea and Hyatt
Regency Hotel bridge collapse in USA.
PE3.5 Ability to function effectively as an
individual and in multidisciplinary and
multicultural teams, as a team leader or
manager as well as an effective team member

The three projects require a team to function
effectively by assigning work for team members
where international and local students are
encouraged to mingle. A team leader is elected for
handling managerial matters within the team.
PE3.6 Capacity for lifelong learning and
professional development

PE3.7 Professional attitudes

Students are encouraged to consult references
listed in the course.
Projects are designed to encourage students to
research through library and internet.

Case studies of structural collapse are given in
lectures and their implications to the social and
professional responsibilities as an engineer are
explained.

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UNIT SCHEDULE
ENG1020-Unit Schedule Sem1-2013
Week/date Lecture Tutorial Assignment activity
1
4 March
1. Introduction to civil
engineering, structural
analysis, load paths &
structural forms
2. Loads, design loads &
supports
3. Examples - calculating dead
& live loads
4. Sustainability for construction
Introduction and
task

2
11 March
1. Equilibrium & calculation of
reactions
2. Examples calculation of
reactions
3. Calculating reactions with
internal member pins
problem set 1

3
18 March
1. Stability & determinacy in
trusses
2. Forces in trusses by the
method of joints
3. Forces in trusses by the
method of sections
Project 1 briefing
problem set 2 On-line Assessment 1 in
students own time 9:00am,
23
rd
March to 11:59pm 28
th

March (5%)
4
25 March
1. Axial stress and deformation
2. Buckling of compression
members
3. Design of Project 1
problem set 3

Easter break 29 March- 5 April

5
8 April
1. Introduction to beams
2. Shear force and bending
moments in beams
3. Examples of bending and
shear in beams
problem set 4

6
15 April
1. Sustainability concept &
Project 2 brief.
problem set 5

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22 April
(25 April
Anzac
day)
1. Examples of bending and
shear in beams
2. Bending stresses & examples
3. Case study: hotel bridge
collapse
Project 1
presentation and
report submission in
practice class (15%)
(On-line Assessment 2 in
students own time 9:00am
24
th
April to 11:59pm 29
th

April) (5%)
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29 April
1. Geometric properties of a
cross-section.
2. Examples of bending stress &
geometric properties
3. Beam deflections
problem set 5
continued

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9
6 May
1. Example of Beam deflections
2. Project 2 Bridge
Competition (5%) (Friday)

problem set 6

10
13 May
1. Indeterminate axially loaded
members & examples
2. Further Project 3 details &
hints
Test (closed book)
scope from Week 1
to Week 9 (10%)

11
20 May
1. Indeterminate beam analysis
& design
2. Examples
3. Examples Specific topics
problem set 7

12
27 May
1. Revision & exam details
2. Revision
problem set 8

Project 3 submission at noon,
29
th
May (10%)
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3 June
SWOT VAC 1.
Examination period LINK to Assessment
Policy:
http://www.policy.monash.edu/p
olicy-
bank/academic/education/asses
sment/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 individual
tutors. 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 the
subject, and the overall mark returned will be calculated as either the weighted combined mark of the two
components 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 will
be calculated as either the weighted combined mark of the two components or 45, whichever is lower.

Exemption
No exemptions will be granted, for any of the assessments (projects, online assessments, paper test
or exam), to those who repeating the subject.

Teaching and Learning Method
This 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 doing
problem sets in the practice classes and in your own time, and by doing the projects. The main
learning 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. This
does not imply that any answer is adequate. Some answers will be better than others as they achieve
the criteria in a better way. The online assessments provide a means for students to monitor their own
learning 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 a
particular practice class will not be accepted into that session without the written consent of the unit
co-ordinator. Once a particular session is full, no more students will be accepted, unless evidence is
shown 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 skills
in structural engineering that are being covered in the lectures. You will also be allocated to your
project group of 3 or 4 in the second practice class (week 2), and it is in these project groups that you
will do the three projects. You will have an opportunity during the practice classes to discuss any
difficulties that you are having with the projects. The practice class time is your best opportunity to
seek 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 to
make an oral presentation to all of the students in your group (all project team members must
participate). These presentations will take place during the practice class time. Project two is the
design, construction and testing of a model bridge with an aim for students to put their technical skills
to 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 skills
in structural engineering. These will take place during practice class times (for class test) or at your
own time (for online assessments). The test and online assessments will be done on an individual
basis. At the end of the semester, there will be a three-hour examination. The class test and the
examination 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 of
many people. Working in a team to bring the project to satisfactory completion is an important skill for
a 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 when
there is a sense of trust and respect in the team, and that is best achieved by getting to know each
other better.

Be comfortable with each other. Get to know each other. Schedule some time for socialising not
just work.
Arrange for everyone to meet once a week for at least an hour. This could be at one of your
homes 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 last
meeting.
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 theyve
been 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 each
other with your problems.

Our experience tells us that some of you will have difficulty keeping the team working together. When
that occurs, try to resolve the issue within your team. If that is not successful discuss the problems
with your demonstrator, and if that does not resolve the problem, discuss it with your lecturer or at the
Help desk sessions.
Assessment Task 1: Project 1 presentation and report
Due Date: See schedule
Details of task: As in project brief
Release dates (where applicable): On Moodle
Word limit (where applicable): See below for report guidelines
Value: 5% (Presentation) & 10% report
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Presentation requirements: See below
Estimated return date: As when appropriate
Hurdle requirements (where applicable):
Individual Assessment in Group Tasks (where applicable):
Multilevel distinction (where applicable):
Criteria for Marking: See below

Assessment Task 2: Bridge competition
Release dates (where applicable):
Word limit (where applicable):
Value: 5% for completion of bridge construction and handing in paperwork
Presentation requirements:
Estimated return date:
Criteria for Marking: Participants must be present and record of attendance submitted
during class bridge testing

Assessment Task 3: Project 3
Release dates (where applicable): On Moodle
Word limit (where applicable): See below for report guidelines
Value: 10% report
Presentation requirements: See below
Estimated return date: As when appropriate
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 the
written report. The assessment for project 3 will comprise a mark for the written report. All members
of the project team will receive the same mark, unless problems with the functioning of the project
team 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 submissions
In the project work in ENG 1020, you and your team design a structure by applying the techniques of
structural analysis, and you then present your design in a written report and an oral presentation. A
report 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 provide
mathematical 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 you
made (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
Conclusions
References
Appendices (note one appendix, two appendices)
More detail about what to include in each of these parts of your report is given below.
Title page
states the name of the unit, the lecturers name, the project title, the names and ID numbers of all the
students 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 main
outcomes of your project. In this case, the main outcomes will be a description of major features of
your design.
Table of Contents
sets out the numbered sections and subsections of your report and gives their corresponding page
numbers. Try to make the headings for each section as informative as possible in order to give the
reader 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 Sections
present the development of your design with information organised logically under appropriate
numbered 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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text
Small drawings can be included in the middle sections. Large drawings should be kept together in
one 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 clearly
labelled. When you include figures and tables, you must write something about each one in the text of
your 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 as
follows,
The data obtained are summarised in Table 4 below. The detailed data are given in Appendix
3.
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. You
then list the authors in alphabetical order in your list of references.
Conclusions
provide 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.

References
is a list of the sources of information cited in the report. The preferred system of referencing is by
author 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, Monash
University.
Appendices
contain material that is too detailed to include in the main report. Each appendix must be referred to
at 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 are
always 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 and
technology 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 print
out also.
For further assistance with report writing issues, contact Jane Moodie at Language and Learning Services,
Room 215 Building 72, Jane.Moodie@celts.Monash.edu.au

Giving Oral Presentation
The oral presentation is another way of reporting the work you have done in your project. A
presentation differs from a written report in that it involves face-to-face, more informal spoken
communication 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 made
Keep 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 structure
2. effective visual aids, and
3. 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 audience
to understand and to remember. Predictably, presentations have an introduction, a body and a
conclusion.

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 topic
of 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 powerpoint
slides 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 to
the 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 a
natural conversational style. You want your presentation to be interesting, and you want to share your
enthusiasm 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
Introduction
Body (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 are
always considered,
1. Content
technically accurate
logically organised with clear structure announced by first speaker and in links between
speakers
2. Overhead transparencies
easy to read with clearly labelled diagrams
3. Voice
easy to hear, confident and enthusiastic
4. 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 Skills Crisp Publications, Menlo Park.
Hargrave-Andrew Library 808.51 M271T.c

For further assistance with presentation issues, contact Jane Moodie at Language and Learning
Services, Room 215 Building 72, Jane.Moodie@celts.Monash.edu.au

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Assessment Task 4: Online Assessments 1 & 2
Details of task: As given during lecture
Release dates (where applicable): As given during lecture
Value: 5%
Criteria for Marking: As indicated online

Assessment Task 5: Test
Details of task: Closed book test during tutorial
Release dates (where applicable): See schedule
Value: 10%
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. There
will be no opportunity to sit the test at a later time. The only exception is if you have a medical
certificate excusing you from attendance at university on the day of the test. In this case, your mark
will be based on the average of your performance in the other tests or other means as judged suitable
by the lecturers.

Feedback to you
Monash aims to provide a learning environment in which students receive a range of ongoing
feedback throughout their studies. In this unit it will take the form of group feedback via practice
classes, 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 the
co-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 extensions
The due dates for the submission of assignments are given in the previous section. Please make
every effort to submit work by the due dates. Students are advised to NOT assume that granting of an
extension is a matter of course.
If you need an extension for any of the assignments, you must submit a written request 48-hours
before the 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 at
the 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 assignment
If you are late in applying for an extension or you dont have a good reason, you should still submit the
work, but 10% of the total marks available for that assessment component will usually be deducted for
each 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 such
as serious personal illness or bereavement.
Remember, you are required to keep an up-to-date copy of all submitted assignments to safeguard
against the loss of work through accident or error.
Return dates
Students can expect assignments to be returned within two weeks of the submission date or after
receipt, whichever is later.
Assessment for the unit as a whole is in accordance with the provisions of the Monash University
Education Policy at:
http://www.policy.monash.edu/policybank/academic/education/assessment/index.html
Returning assignments
Assignments will be returned to students either through tutorial classes or through the general office of
the 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 submission
Hard Copy Submission: Assignments must include a cover sheet. The coversheet can be
found on the moodle site. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records. Method of
submission will be indicated by the lecturer in charge.
Online Submission: If Electronic Submission has been approved for your unit, use only the
MUSO assignment submit tool. Do not submit files attached to email. Log into MUSO
http://muso.monash.edu.au and select the unit for which you wish to submit work.

Unless you have made prior arrangements with your lecturer, only the following file
formats 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 to
submit:
o it must contain your Authcate name; and
o there must be no space in the filename.
You will receive a confirmation message within MUSO once you have successfully
submitted your assignment within the electronic dropbox.
Comments and grading of your assessment will be communicated to you either by
MUSO, email, or post.
Instructions for submitting an assignment electronically using MUSO are found at
http://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 Edition, Pearson Prentice Hall. (The version
from Monash Bookshop would have access code to Pearson tutorial MasteringEngineering).

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, Longman
1996

Hall, A.S., Archer, F.E., Gilbert, R.I. Engineering Statics UNSW Press, 1999
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Higdon, A., Ohlsen, E. H., Stiles, W. B. Weese, J. A. and Riley, W. F., Mechanics of Materials, Wiley
1985

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 University Science or
Monash University Engineering sticker attached, are approved for use in this units
examinations. While these calculators are not programmable, they are capable of 1-variable
and 2-variable statistics. Graphical calculators and programmable calculators are not
permitted 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-30s
Texas 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 University
Science or Monash University-Engineering STICKER are permitted for use in the final
examination or in other in-class assessment tasks, including quizzes and mid-
semester tests. While exam invigilators will not stop students from using an unapproved
calculator, the incident will be duly noted and dealt with after the exam. Moreover, failure to
use an approved calculator for any assessment task, even if it is an authorised one, will result
in marks being withheld, pending the investigation by a Faculty Academic Misconduct Panel.
Use of an unapproved calculator is a breach of University regulations that is
considered to amount to cheating. In addition to any other penalties that might be imposed
as 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. You
must bring your calculator with you to the Faculty office at any time during the semester to
receive a sticker. We recommend you do this well in advance of the final exam. For further
information 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 ensure
that staff and students are aware of the Universitys academic standards, and to provide
advice on how they might uphold them. You can find Monashs Education Policies at:
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 Policy
http://www.policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/education/management/monash-
graduate-attributes-policy.html

Student Services
The University provides many different kinds of services to help you gain the most from your
studies.Contact your tutor if you need advice and see the range of services available at
www.monash.edu.au/students
Monash University Library
The Monash University Library provides a range of services, resources and programs that
enable you to save time and be more effective in your learning and research. Go to
www.lib.monash.edu.au or the library tab in my.monash portal for more information.

Disability Liaison Unit
Students who have a disability or medical condition are welcome to contact the Disability
Liaison Unit to discuss academic support services. Disability Liaison Officers (DLOs) visit all
Victorian campuses on a regular basis.
Website: www.monash.edu/equity-diversity/disability/index.html
Telephone: 03 9905 5704 to book an appointment with a DLO;
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Email: dlu@monash.edu
Drop In: Equity and Diversity Centre, Level 1, Building 55, Clayton Campus.
Your Feedback to Us
Monash is committed to excellence in education and regularly seeks feedback from students,
employers and staff. One of the key formal ways students have to provide feedback is
through the Student Evaluation of Teaching and Units (SETU) survey. The Universitys
student evaluation policy requires that every unit is evaluated each year. Students are
strongly encouraged to complete the surveys. The feedback is anonymous and provides the
Faculty 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 Unit
Student feedback has highlighted the following strength(s) in this unit:
The practice classes were great to consolidate what was being taught in the
lectures. The small number of students in the class made it easier to ask
questions
Practical application in bridge building with the Newspaper Bridge project
Group work was highly rewarding, providing an opportunity to practice what the
workplace would be like with projects that were reasonable and similar to an actual
scenario.
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 to
https://emuapps.monash.edu.au/unitevaluations/index.jsp

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