School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment
MECH3002 Advanced Mechanics of Materials
Sydney City Term 1 2024
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acknowledge that the teaching and learning currently delivered across our campuses is a continuance of the teaching
and learning that has occurred on these lands for tens of thousands of years.
Subject Details
Subject Code:
MECH3002
Subject Name:
Advanced Mechanics of Materials
Credit Points:
10
Subject Level:
3
Assumed Knowledge:
Not Applicable
Note: Students with any problems, concerns or doubts should discuss those with the Subject Coordinator as early as they can.
Subject Convenor (SCC)
Name: Dr Keqin Xiao
Email: K.Xiao@city.westernsydney.edu.au
Consultation Arrangement:
By appointment via email.
Program Convenor (SCC)
Name: Peter Lendrum
Email: P.Lendrum@city.westernsydney.edu.au
Consultation Arrangement:
Please liaise directly with the academic teaching this subject regarding appropriate consultation times. It is usually
best to make contact with these staff via email.
Administrative Support
Name:
Phone:
Location:
Email:
SCC Student Administration Team
02 8236 8037
Sydney City Campus
Admin@city.westernsydney.edu.au
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Contents
1 About Advanced Mechanics of Materials
1.1 An Introduction to this Subject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 What is Expected of You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3 Changes to Subject as a Result of Past Student Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2 Learning and Teaching Activities
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3 Assessment Information
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3.1 Subject Learning Outcomes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.2 Assessment Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.2.1 Participation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2.2 Quiz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.2.3 Practical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.2.4 Final Exam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4 Readings and Resources
4.1 Essential Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2 Recommended Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3 Other Teaching and Learning Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5 Key Teaching and Learning Policies
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Note: The relevant Subject Outline Companion supplements this document
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About Advanced Mechanics of Materials
1.1
An Introduction to this Subject
This subject builds on the Mechanics of Materials to provide students with knowledge about impacts of deformation,
stresses, strains and strength on materials and components essential in understanding how to improve mechanical
design. Students’ analytic and problem solving skills are developed through analysis of impacts including non-elastic
deformation, orientation of the reference axes, and how materials fail. Using knowledge about materials, students
evaluate impacts on materials, the mechanisms to control properties of materials, and use mathematical calculations
and techniques to determine stresses and strains on simple components. Overall, students develop the capacity to
select appropriate materials and improve mechanical design
1.2
What is Expected of You
Study Load
A student is expected to study an hour per credit point a week. For example a 10 credit point Subject would require
10 hours of study per week. This time includes the time spent within classes during lectures, tutorials or practicals.
Note for Summer Terms: As Summer subjects deliver the same content and classes over a shorter period of time,
the subjects are run in a more intensive mode. Regardless of the delivery mode, the study hours for each subject in
Summer will be around 30 hours.
Attendance
It is strongly recommended that students attend all scheduled learning activities to support their learning.
Approach to Learning
Lecture: The lectures will explain the theory behind the skills in learning out comes 1 to 8.
Lecture Tutorial: The Lecture-Tutes will give sample worked solutions for some of the tutorial questions.
Tutorial: The tutes will allow students to work through the tutorial questions with experienced tutors present to
assist.
Practical: The Lab Classes will instruct and assess students ability to take measurements in the real world, and use
them to verify the theory presented in the lectures.
vUWS: Announcements,tutorial questions, and tutorial solutions will be provided viav UWS site.
Online Learning Requirements
Subject materials will be made available on the Subject’s vUWS (E-Learning) site (https://vuws.westernsydney.
edu.au/). You are expected to consult vUWS at least twice a week, as all Subject announcements will be made via
vUWS. Teaching and learning materials will be regularly updated and posted online by the teaching team.
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Special Requirements
Essential Equipment:
Not Applicable
Legislative Pre-Requisites:
Not Applicable
1.3
Changes to Subject as a Result of Past Student Feedback
The University values student feedback in order to improve the quality of its educational programs. The feedback
provided helps us improve teaching methods and Subjects of study. The survey results inform Subject content and
design, Subject Outlines, teaching methods, assessment processes and teaching materials.
You are welcome to provide feedback that is related to the teaching of this Subject. At the end of the semester
you will be given the opportunity to complete a Student Feedback on Subject questionnaire to assess the Subject.
If requested by your Subject coordinator, you may also have the opportunity to complete a Student Feedback on
Teaching (SFT) questionnaire to provide feedback for individual teaching staff.
As a result of student feedback, the following changes and improvements to this Subject have recently been made:
– - The lecture notes were revised and updated. Both PDF files and ppt files (if there are) will be provided to
the students.
– - We select skilled and highly experienced tutors by checking their background carefully.
– - The tutors are advised to follow the same marking criteria and give back the assessment feedback to the
students in one week.
– - Students are allowed to submit lab reports after 1 week.
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Learning and Teaching Activities
Teaching
Weeks
Week 1
04-03-2024
Lecture
Lec/Tut 1
Tutorial
Prac/Lab
Assessment Due
Statically indeterminate truss.
Lecture-tute for tutorial
question set 1.
Week 2
11-03-2024
THE BUCKLING OF
COLUMNS.
Lecture-tute for tutorial
question set 2.
Tutorial question set 1 based on The date, time, and location of - Participation
Lecture 1.
Labs will be confirmed and
announced during the term.
Lab report will be due one week
after performing the experiment.
Tutorial question set 2 based on
- Participation
Lecture 2.
Week 3
18-03-2024
PLASTIC DEFORMATION OF
STATICALLY
INDETERMINATE
COMPONENTS.
Lecture-tute for tutorial
question set 3.
Tutorial question set 3 based on
Lecture 3.
- Participation
Week 4
25-03-2024
RESIDUAL STRESSES.
Lecture-tute for tutorial
question set 4.
Tutorial question set 4 based on Quiz 1 in Lecture class .
Lecture 4.
- Participation
- Quiz
4
Quiz 1 in Lecture class .
Week 5
01-04-2024
NON-ELASTIC BENDING OF
ABEAM.
Lecture-tute for tutorial
question set 5.
Tutorial question set 5 based on
Lecture 5.
- Participation
Week 6
08-04-2024
RESIDUAL STRESS IN
BENDING.
Lecture-tute for tutorial
question set 6.
Tutorial question set 6 based on
Lecture 6.
- Participation
Week 7
15-04-2024
STRESS TRANSFORMATIONS Lecture-tute for tutorial
IN TWO DIMENSIONS.
question set 7.
Tutorial question set 7 based on Quiz 2 in Lecture class .
Lecture 7.
- Participation
- Quiz
STRESS TRANSFORMATIONS
IN THREE DIMENSIONS.
Quiz 2 in Lecture class .
Week 8
22-04-2024
STRESSES IN THIN-WALLED
PRESSURE VESSELS.
Lecture-tute for tutorial
question set 8.
Tutorial question set 8 based on
Lecture 8.
- Participation
Week 9
29-04-2024
MULTI DIRECTIONAL YIELD
CRITERIA.
Lecture-tute for tutorial
question set 9.
Tutorial question set 9 based on
Lecture 9.
- Participation
Teaching
Weeks
Week 10
06-05-2024
Week 11
13-05-2024
Lecture
Lec/Tut 1
Tutorial
Prac/Lab
Assessment Due
UNSYMMETRICAL BENDING. Lecture-tute for tutorial
question set 10.
Tutorial question set 10 based
on Lecture 10.
Quiz 3 in Lecture class .
- Participation
- Quiz
Quiz 3 in Lecture class .
SHEAR STRESSES IN THIN
WALLED SECTIONS.
Lecture-tute for tutorial
question set 11.
Tutorial question set 11 based
on Lecture 11.
- Participation
- Participation
Week 12
20-05-2024
SHEAR IN
NON-SYMMETRICAL CROSS
SECTIONS.
Lecture-tute for tutorial
question set 12.
Tutorial question set 12 based
on Lecture 12.
Week 13
27-05-2024
REVISION.
No Lecture-tute activity
No Tutorial activity.
Week 14
03-06-2024
Quiz 4 in Lecture class
Examinations
Quiz 4 in Lecture class.
- Quiz
- Final Exam
The above timetable should be used as a guide only, as it is subject to change. Students will be advised of any changes as they become known on the Subject’s vUWS site.
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Assessment Information
3.1
Subject Learning Outcomes
Outcome
1
Use mathematical calculations to determine a range of stresses
2
Use graphical techniques to represent transformation equations for stresses and angles
3
Evaluate failure of materials in demonstrating knowledge of the relationship between the structure of
materials and mechanical properties
4
Outline the mechanisms associated with creep, fatigue, and stress concentrations
5
Determine appropriate methods for controlling the properties of materials such as an alloy
3.2
Assessment Summary
The assessment items in this Subject are designed to enable you to demonstrate that you have achieved the Subject
learning outcomes. Completion and submission of all assessment items which have been designated as mandatory or
compulsory is essential to receive a passing grade.
To pass this Subject you must:
- Achieve at least 50% marks overall.
Item
Weight
Due Date
SLOs Assessed
Mandatory
Threshold
Participation
5%
Tutorial work: Given to your
tutor at the end of your tute
class. Tute sets not submitted
during the tute class will not be
marked.
1-5
No
No
Quiz
20%
Weeks 4, 7, 10, 13. Student do
the quizzes in the Lecture class
(NOT in the tutorial class).
1-5
No
No
Practical
10%
Lab report is due one week
after performing the lab
experiment or will be advised by
the Subject Convenor
1-5
No
No
Final Exam
65%
Formal Examination Period (to
be announced by the university)
1-5
No
No
Feedback on Assessment
Feedback is an important part of the learning process that can improve your progress towards achieving the learning
outcomes. Feedback is any written or spoken response made in relation to academic work such as an assessment
task, a performance or product. It can be given to you by a teacher, an external assessor or student peer, and may
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be given individually or to a group of students. As a Western Sydney University student, it is your responsibility to
seek out and act on feedback that is provided to you as a resource to further your learning.
In this subject you can expect written and verbal feedback on your assignments within two weeks from the due dates,
expect the final exam. Prac reports will not be able to be returned until every group has submitted their report, as
this would be inequitable.
Academic Integrity and Student Misconduct Rule
Western cares about your success as a student and in your future career. Studying with academic integrity safeguards
your professional reputation and your degree. All Western students must:
– be familiar with the policies listed below;
– apply principles of academic integrity;
– act honestly and ethically in producing all academic work and assessment tasks; and
– submit work that is their own and acknowledge any sources used in their work.
Each time you submit an assessment, you will declare that you have completed it individually, unless it is a group
assignment. In the case of a group assignment, each group member should be ready to document their individual
contribution if needed.
The Student Misconduct Rule applies to all students of Western Sydney University including Western Sydney University programs taught by other education providers. You must not engage in academic, research or general misconduct
as defined in the Rule or you may be subject to sanctions. The University considers submitting falsified documentation
in support of requests to redo, resit or extend submissions, including sitting of deferred examinations, as instances of
general misconduct.
More information is available in the quick guide to academic integrity. It is your responsibility to apply these principles
to all work you submit to the University.
Disruption to Studies and Requests for Extensions
Western recognises that there may be times when things outside of your control impact your ability to complete your
studies.
You can complete the ”Request an extension or apply for a Disruption to Studies Provision” to request that you are:
– granted an extension,
– excused from a compulsory teaching activity,
– provided an alternate assessment such as a supplementary, or
– awarded another Disruption to Studies Provision.
Before you fill in the form, you should:
– Compile any documentary evidence that you have which demonstrates that you have been impacted by an
event outside of your control.
– The Supporting Documentation website outlines the type of documents that you can submit to substantiate
any impact.
Please note that if you don’t have documents, you should still submit the form but you may be asked for documentation
at a later stage.
Need help?
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If you are having difficulties with understanding or completing an assessment task, contact your Subject Coordinator
as soon as possible. Western also has a range of academic support services, including:
– Library Study Smart: book a one-to-one Zoom consultation with a literacy expert. You can discuss how
to develop your assignment writing and study skills or seek assistance to understand referencing and citation
requirements. Check the Library Study Smart website for how-to study guides and tools.
– Studiosity: Upload your assignment draft to Studiosity within vUWS to receive writing feedback within 24
hours.
– Online workshops, programs and resources: From maths and stats help to academic literacy and peer support
programs, the University has a range of resources to assist.
Please also remember that there is a range of wellbeing support available - from counselling and disability services to
welfare.
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3.2.1
Participation
5%
Weight:
Type
tion:
of
Collabora-
Individual
Due:
Tutorial work: Given to your tutor at the end of your tute class. Tute sets not submitted
during the tute class will not be marked.
Submission:
Written on paper provided by the student, and submitted during your tute class.
Format:
Written answers to numerical questions.
- Go to the lecture - tute, for some sample solutions.
- Attempt the tute questions before the class.
- Attend the whole tute class.
- If you need help ask your tutor.
- Hand the problems to your tutor before leaving the class.
Length:
2 hours
(per class)
Use of Artificial Intelligence:
Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is not permitted in this assessment task without appropriate acknowledgement. See advice on acknowledging the use of generative AI
on the Library web page (https://answers.library.westernsydney.edu.au/faq/273171).
Working with another person or technology in order to gain an unfair advantage in assessment or improperly obtaining answers from a third party including generative AI to
questions in an examination or other form of assessment may lead to sanctions under the
Student Misconduct Rule (https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/currentstudents/current_
students/student_misconduct_rule).
Use of generative AI tools may be detected. More information is available on the Library
web page (https://westernsydney.edu.au/studysmart/home-orig-2023/study_with_
integrity/turnitin_ai_detector).
Instructions:
Attend the entire tutorial class
1) 5% for tutorial attendance; 12 tutorial classes in total for this semester. To claim the attendance mark, students
are required to sign in and out at the beginning and end of the tute class, and attend the class they are registered
for.
2) 5% for the attempt of tutorial questions. Attendance is the precondition of the tutorial submission.
3) The tutorial submission will be marked based on the number of questions attempted rather than accuracy.
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Marking Criteria:
Criteria
High Distinction
Distinction
Credit
Pass
Unsatisfactory
Making a
reasonable attempt
to answer the
questions. (100%)
Attempted more
than 85% of the
questions.
Attempted between
75% and 85% of
the questions.
Attempted between
65% and 75% of
the questions.
Attempted between
50% and 65% of
the questions.
Attempted less
than 50% of the
questions
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3.2.2
Quiz
20%
Weight:
Type
tion:
of
Collabora-
Individual
Due:
Weeks 4, 7, 10, 13. Student do the quizzes in the Lecture class (NOT in the tutorial
class).
Submission:
Submit online in vUWS.
Format:
Online quizzes during the lecture class.
Open book.
Students do the quiz in vuws.
Multiple choice questions and the order of the answers are assigned to students randomly.
Therefore, everyone will get different questions and different answers. However the difficulty of the questions for everyone is same.
This is a time-limited quiz. Once commenced, you have a maximum of 15 minutes to
complete each quiz.
Your mark will be based entirely on your answer entered online. Do NOT submit your
working.
Length:
15 minutes
(per Quiz)
Use of Artificial Intelligence:
Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is not permitted in this assessment task without appropriate acknowledgement. See advice on acknowledging the use of generative AI
on the Library web page (https://answers.library.westernsydney.edu.au/faq/273171).
Working with another person or technology in order to gain an unfair advantage in assessment or improperly obtaining answers from a third party including generative AI to
questions in an examination or other form of assessment may lead to sanctions under the
Student Misconduct Rule (https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/currentstudents/current_
students/student_misconduct_rule).
Use of generative AI tools may be detected. More information is available on the Library
web page (https://westernsydney.edu.au/studysmart/home-orig-2023/study_with_
integrity/turnitin_ai_detector).
Instructions:
There are 4 tutorial quizzes: - Sit down, don’t talk, and answer the questions.
Marks will be earned, based entirely on the answer chosen.
If you are sick for your quiz, email a copy of your medical certificate to K.Xiao@city.westernsydney.edu.au.
If you are sick for all 4 quizzes you will get zero, and you should consider withdrawing from the subject.
Quiz 1: week 4, Monday, Lecture class.
Quiz 2: week 7, Monday, Lecture class.
Quiz 3: week 10, Monday, Lecture class.
Quiz 4: week 13, Monday, Lecture class.
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Marking Criteria:
Criteria
High Distinction
Distinction
Credit
Pass
Unsatisfactory
Multiple choice
answers -Chose the
correct answers(s)
(100%).
Chose the correct
answer for more
than 85% of the
questions.
Chose the correct
answer for between
75% and 85% of
the questions.
Chose the correct
answer for between
65% and 75% of
the questions.
Chose the correct
answer for between
50% and 65% of
the questions.
Chose the correct
answer for less than
half of the
questions.
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3.2.3
Practical
10%
Weight:
Type
tion:
of
Collabora-
Individual
Due:
Lab report is due one week after performing the lab experiment or will be advised by the
Subject Convenor
Submission:
Two lab reports (one for each experiment) need to be submitted. The report format and
requirement can be found in the experimental manuals.
Format:
Participating in the experiments (20%) .
Completing the lab templates (read the data, record the data, graph the data, analyse
the data, interpret the data - 60%).
Notes: If you don’t attend the lab class and participate in the experiment, you will receive
zero for your report. It is up to you to make sure that you are marked present for attending
the lab class, and are seen to be participating in the experiment.
Length:
3 hours
(per Practical)
Use of Artificial Intelligence:
Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is not permitted in this assessment task without appropriate acknowledgement. See advice on acknowledging the use of generative AI
on the Library web page (https://answers.library.westernsydney.edu.au/faq/273171).
Working with another person or technology in order to gain an unfair advantage in assessment or improperly obtaining answers from a third party including generative AI to
questions in an examination or other form of assessment may lead to sanctions under the
Student Misconduct Rule (https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/currentstudents/current_
students/student_misconduct_rule).
Use of generative AI tools may be detected. More information is available on the Library
web page (https://westernsydney.edu.au/studysmart/home-orig-2023/study_with_
integrity/turnitin_ai_detector).
Instructions:
There are 2 practical activities. Turn up. Do the experiment. Write the report. Hand in the report.
1. Attend the practical session of the day that you have registered for.
2. Follow the instructions to conduct the experiments.
3. Use your results to complete the report template.
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Marking Criteria:
Criteria
High Distinction
Distinction
Credit
Lab Attendance
(20%).
Do attend the lab
class.
Don’t attend the
lab class.
Participating in the
experiments (20%).
Do participate in
the experiments.
Don’t participate in
the experiments.
Completing the lab
templates (60%).
Correctly complete
more than 85% of
the lab templates.
Correctly complete
between 75% and
85% of the lab
templates.
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Correctly complete
between 65% and
75% of the lab
templates.
Pass
Correctly complete
between 50% and
65% of the lab
templates.
Unsatisfactory
Correctly complete
less than half of the
lab templates.
3.2.4
Final Exam
65%
Weight:
Type
tion:
of
Collabora-
Individual
Due:
Formal Examination Period (to be announced by the university)
Submission:
In the answer book (in the exam is on campus)
Format:
Open book,
Sit down, don’t talk, and answer the questions
Length:
2 hours
Use of Artificial Intelligence:
Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is not permitted in this assessment task without
appropriate acknowledgement. Working with another person or technology in order to gain
an unfair advantage in assessment or improperly obtaining answers from a third party
including generative AI to questions in an examination or other form of assessment may
lead to sanctions under the Student Misconduct Rule (https://www.westernsydney.edu.
au/currentstudents/current_students/student_misconduct_rule).
More information is available on the Library web page (https://westernsydney.edu.au/
studysmart/home-orig-2023/study_with_integrity/turnitin_ai_detector). See advice on
acknowledging the use of generative AI on the Library web page (https://answers.library.
westernsydney.edu.au/faq/273171).
Instructions:
The exam will run for 2 hours with no additional reading time.
– The exam is in Campus (details of the room and date will announced by the university).
– You are required to provide fully worked solutions. Write your answers in the booklet provided.
– Marks will be earned; 80% for the method used and 20% for the numerical values obtained.
– Be very careful to show/explain every step you take. Even the correct number with no indication of how got
it will score only 20%.
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Marking Criteria:
Criteria
High Distinction
Distinction
Credit
Pass
Unsatisfactory
Written Answers
(Use the correct
method to answer
the question
(80%)).
Complete more
than 85% of the
correct steps
required to solve
the problem.
Complete between
75% and 85%of the
correct steps
required to solve
the problem.
Complete between
65% and 75%of the
correct steps
required to solve
the problem.
Complete between
50% and 65%of the
correct steps
required to solve
the problem.
Complete less than
half of the correct
steps required to
solve the problem.
Written Answers
(Get the correct
numerical value(s)
(20%)).
Complete more
than 85% of the
correct steps
required to solve
the problem.
Get between 75%
and 85% of the
correct numerical
value(s).
Get between 65%
and 75% of the
correct numerical
value(s).
Get between 50%
and 75% of the
correct numerical
value(s).
Get less than half
of the correct
numerical value(s).
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Readings and Resources
4.1
Essential Readings
4.2
Recommended Readings
Additional Reading
Lecture Notes Book (required purchase): Author: J Vincent 300761 Advanced Mechanics of Materials, Lecture
Notes Spring 2016 ISBN: XX001298 Should be available at the bookshop.
Text book (recommended purchase): Authors: RC Hibbeler Title: Mechanics of Materials, SI edition Edition: 9th SI
Edition Publisher: Pearson ISBN: 978-981-06-9436-4 Harvard Reference: Hibbeler, RC 2011, Mechanics of Materials,
9th SI Edition, Pearson, Singapore This is the same text book that was used in 300040 Mechanics of Materials.
4.3
Other Teaching and Learning Resources
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Key Teaching and Learning Policies
The University has several policies that relate to teaching and learning. Links to important policies affecting students
are below. It is your responsibility to ensure you familiarise yourself with these policies so that you are aware of your
rights and responsibilities.
– Assessment Policy
– Assessment Policy - Review of Grade Procedures
– Bullying Prevention Policy
– Disruption to Studies Policy
– Enrolment Policy
– Examinations Policy
– Learning and Teaching Policy
– Progression Policy
– Student Code of Conduct
– Student Misconduct Rule
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