Course Title: Analyse loads on frames and mechanisms

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C6186 Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical)

Course Title: Analyse loads on frames and mechanisms

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 80

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.

Course Contact: Amita Iyer

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99258311

Course Contact Email: amita.iyer@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to analyse loads on mechanisms, frames and structural support elements including linkages, rods, shafts and beam elements within machines and mechanisms. It includes a focus on safe working practices, work health and safety (WHS) compliance requirements, function and features of frames and mechanisms, load and deflection analysis for static and dynamic elements, and traditional and software-based techniques.

This unit applies to the analysis of loads on mechanisms, beams, frames and support elements either individually or with the assistance of a professional engineer for more complex calculations of loads and stresses. It is suitable for people working as mechanical detailers or designers and draftspersons, and for those pursuing careers and qualifications in mechanical engineering or related disciplines.

 

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

MEM23004 Apply technical mathematics

MEM23007 Apply calculus to engineering tasks

MEM23109 Apply engineering mechanics principles

 

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	MEM23121 Analyse loads on frames and mechanisms
Elements:	1. Establish scope of frame and mechanism analysis 2. Analyse loads and performance of frames and mechanisms 3. Report results

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the elements of this unit of competency.

 

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.

This unit is clustered with MEM23120 - Select mechanical machine and equipment components. Please make sure you are enrolled in both the units.