Learning outcomes

On successful completion of

this unit a learner will:

Assessment criteria for pass

The learner can:

LO1 Be able to determine the

behavioural characteristics of

engineering components

subjected to complex loading

systems

1.1 analyse two-dimensional stress systems making

appropriate use of Mohr’s stress circle

1.2 carry out experimental strain analysis using electrical

resistance strain gauges

1.3 apply the appropriate theory of elastic failure to

loaded components to determine operational factors

of safety

LO2 Be able to determine the

behavioural characteristics of

loaded beams, columns and

struts

2.1 determine the support reactions, slope and

deflection of simply supported beams

2.2 determine the distribution of stress in the materials

of reinforced concrete beams

2.3 determine the stress distribution in columns and

walls which are subjected to asymmetrical bending

2.4 determine the appropriate critical load for axially

loaded struts

2.5 carry out tests to validate critical load calculations

LO3 Be able to determine the

behavioural characteristics of

loaded structural members by

the consideration of strain

energy

3.1 determine the strain energy stored in a member due

to direct loading, shear loading, bending and torsion

3.2 determine the elastic deflection of loaded members

making appropriate use of Castigliano’s theorem

3.3 carry out tests to validate deflection calculations

3.4 predict the effects of shock loading on struts and

ties.