MEC 411 COMMON ASSIGNMENT SEPTEMBER 2013 JANUARY 2014 Submission date: 13 December 2013 Theme:

STRUCTURES IN TASIK SHAH ALAM PLAYGROUND

Objectives: 1. To help students relate the fundamental principles learned in class with real life occurrences. (CO1) 2. To train students to do analysis and apply theories to real life problem and situations. (CO2) 3. To develop students teamwork skills. (CO3) Instructions: 1. Students are required to conduct this exercise in groups (maximum is 5 persons). 2. Take several photos of a structure existing at Tasik Shah Alam Playground. Focus only on one structure and photos should be available in different angles and must be clear. 3. Complexity of the structure will be taken into consideration more complex structure will give you higher mark. 4. Observe and study the structure from the perspective of MEC411: Mechanics of Materials course (materials used, external loadings, and design parameters such as the cross section, length, width, and diameter). 5. Construct the proper free body diagram for the chosen structure. 6. Make your own assumptions where necessary and make sure they are justifiable and logical. 7. Determine the support reactions. 8. Determine the internal forces (internal torque, moment, shear and normal forces). 9. Determine the maximum or the critical stress at a significant member (or members) of the structure. 10. Determine the maximum or the critical deformation at a significant member (or members) of the structure. 11. Discuss your results and findings. You may discuss your results by comparing the calculated values with the failure strength of the material used for the structure which can be obtained from the textbook. 12. Write a report of your findings. 13. The report must be at least 5 pages long. The maximum is 10 pages. 14. This assignment will contribute 10% (8%: report and 2%: peer assessment) to the overall course mark.

Report requirements: Your report must contain the following items: 1. Introduction explain briefly on the related theories, principles and formulae. 2. Problem statement/Objectives 3. Methodology, Analysis and Results the main solution including the FBDs, assumptions made, equilibrium equations, shear and moment diagrams, calculation of normal, shear and bending stress, calculation of strain and deformation, deflection equation and other related contents. 4. Discussion and Conclusion 5. References textbook, journals, technical reports

Report Writing Rubric Assessment

Scale Criteria 1 Poor Topic is poorly introduced. Lack of understanding on the related principles and theories of the topic. Objectives are poorly defined. Chosen structure is very simple. Consists of only 1- 2 parts. Assumptions are poorly made and unjustifiable. Photos of structure are unclear. Free body diagrams are poorly translated from the photos of structure. Dimensions and labels are missing. 2 3 Acceptable Topic is fairly introduced. Moderate understanding of on the related principles and theories of the topic. Objectives are fairly defined. Chosen structure is consisted of 3-5 parts. Assumptions are fairly made and justifiable. Photos of structure are clear. Free body diagrams are fairly translated from the photos of structure. May not be fully accurate. Dimensions and labels are adequate. Detailed procedures. Attempted to calculate more than two values. One or two wrong results. 4 5 Excellent Topic is well introduced. Clear explanation of on the related principles and theories of the topic. Objectives are well defined. Chosen structure is complex consisting of more than 5 parts. Assumptions are well made and perfectly justifiable. Photos of structure are clear. Free body diagrams are well translated from the photos of structure. Every detail in the photos is accurately described in the FBDs. Dimensions and labels are complete. Detailed procedures. Attempted to calculate all values (maximum normal, stress, maximum shear stress, deformations, strain, deflection, etc.). Correct results. Discussions are very well made and elaborated. Able to relate and discuss comprehensively the estimated results with the strength properties of the material used in the structure. Topic is well concluded. At least 5 References Correct format Total Factor

CO1

Introduction and objectives

10

CO1 CO1

Complexity of structure Assumptions

5 5

CO1

Photos and free body diagrams

10

CO2

Results & calculations

Incomplete procedures . Attempted to calculate only o1-2 value. Wrong results.

20

CO2

Discussions

Poorly made discussions.

Discussions are fairly made. Able to relate the estimated calculations with the strength properties of the material used in the structure.

20

CO2

Conclusions References

Unclear concluding remarks. Less than 3 references Wrong format

Topic is fairly concluded At least 5 References Wrong format

8 2

80

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA, FACULTY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, SHAH ALAM

MEC 411: MECHANICS OF MATERIALS COMMON ASSIGNMENT (Due date: 13 Dec 2013)

Group No: Lecturer Name: No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Group Members ID No.

Objectives: After you complete this task, you should be able to: CO1 CO2 CO3 Apply the basic concepts and fundamental principles in solid mechanics. [PO1, LO1] {C3}. Analyze and solve simple elastic mechanical members under various loading conditions. [PO3, LO3, SS1]{C4, P4}. Function as a productive member of a team to solve problems and effectively communicate the results. [PO7, LO4, SS2; PO8, LO5, SS3]{A2, A4, P4, P6}

Report Assessment Introduction and objectives Complexity of structure Assumptions Photos of structure and free body diagrams Results and calculations Discussions Conclusions References TOTAL
Scale Level 1 Poor 2

Scale

Weightage 2.0 1.0 1.0 2.0 4.0 4.0 1.6 0.4

Total

/ 80
3 Acceptable 4 5 Excellent

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Team Work: Peer Assessment

Projects Title Group Name
General Guidelines:

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Lemah (Weak) 1,2 Sederhana (Marginal) ( 3,4 Memuaskan (Satisfactory) 5,6

No. UiTM : ____________

Baik (Good) 7,8 Cemerlang (Excellent) 9,10

LEVEL Scale

You will rate your team members on the following criteria. Please write your team members name in

the member column.

Earned Assessment
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Attendances Contribution- Work Done Participation- Sharing or Initiate Ideas Interaction/ communication Cooperation Respect Creativity Leadership Contribution- Financial/ Sharing money Active/ Overall

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