Solid Mechanics unit (ENG449)

Introduction

This unit provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of Solid Mechanics, focusing on the behaviour of materials under various loading conditions, including tension, compression, torsion, and bending. In addition to theoretical concepts such as stress, strain, deformation, and failure criteria, the unit integrates the Finite Element Method (FEM) as a key computational tool for analysing complex structures. Students will gain practical experience with ANSYS software to model, simulate, and interpret real-world engineering problems, allowing them to assess mechanical behaviour, stresses, strains, and deformations in structural components. By the end of the unit, students will be able to apply both analytical and numerical methods to solve solid mechanics problems, perform failure and safety analyses, and use FEM and ANSYS in practical design and optimisation scenarios. Additionally, students will learn how to incorporate solid mechanics principles into their structural designs, ensuring that solutions are sustainable, resilient, and capable of addressing future climate challenges.

Summary

Unit name	Solid Mechanics
Unit code	ENG449
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering
Discipline	Engineering
Coordinator	Doctor Gholamreza Kefayati
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Honours

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Describe the fundamental concepts of stress, strain, and material behaviour under various loading conditions in solid mechanics
• Analyse structural components using the principles of solid mechanics to determine internal forces, stresses, and deflections
• Apply the Finite Element Method (FEM) and ANSYS software to model, simulate, and analyse mechanical structures under various loading conditions

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

ENG329 Mechanical Design

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Three 2 hours workshop per week
Assessment	Finite Element Method (FEM) Assignment 1 (20%)|Finite Element Method (FEM) Assignment 2 (30%)|Project (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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