A course of two or more lectures per week with practice classes, and computer exercises, involving four hours per week of class time through- out the year.
SYLLABUS
A selection of topics from
1. Tensor Analysis. Tensors, mainly of orders lower than 5. Their compon- ents in a Cartesian frame of reference. Covariant and contravariant basis vectors associated with a given curvilinear co-ordinate frame.
Covariant derivatives. Applications in continuum mechanics.
2. Calculus of Variations and Eigenfunction Expansions. Conditions for stationary values of integrals, including constrained stationary values and free end-point problems. Hamilton's Principle and Lagrange's equa- tions. Eigenvalue-elgenfunctlon problems arising from variational prin- ciples. Orthogonality of Sturm-Liouville elgenfunctlons. Rayleigh-Ritz procedure.
3. Functions of a Complex Variable. Contour integration. Taylor-Maclaurin and Laurent series. Asymptotic approximations. Inversion of Laplace Transforms.
4. Operational Calculus. Applications to differential, difference, and integral equations.
5. Ordinary Differential Equations. Qualitative solutions of non-linear systems.
Stability. Numerical solution of ordinary differential equations. The Runge-kutta method. Two-point boundary value problems.
6. Partial Differential Equations. Characteristics. Wave equation. Second order semi-linear and quasi-linear equations. Numerical solution by finite differences.
7. Numerical Analysis and Computation. Solution of large simultaneous systems of linear equations. Condition, accuracy and precision. Num- erical Inversion of matrices. Evaluation of elgenvalues. Approximation to functions on a digital computer.
BOOKS
References will be given In lectures.
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EXAMINATION
Two 3-hour papers for pass and final honours. Work done In practice classes, and prescribed computer exercises will also be taken into account.
436-404. ENGINEERING PRODUCTION Dr Armarego, Mr Rotenberg
A course of about 38 lectures with practical work and tutorial classes.
SYLLABUS
Manufacturing Processes: Principles of metal cutting; tool life, surface finish, chip control. Machining properties of materials. Economics of machining.
Machine Tools: Kinematic analysis, specification and inspection of machine tools. Accuracy of slze control and vibrations in machine tools.
Engineering Metrology: Principles of measurement. Construction and use of metrological Instruments. Sources and correction of errors, esti- mation of accuracy in measurement.
BOOKS
Prescribed textbook:
Armarego E J A & Brown R H The Machining of Metals, Prentice-Hall 1969
Recommended for reference:
Miller L Engineering Dimensional Metrology, Edward Arnold Other reference material will be given during the course.
EXAMINATION
One 3-hour paper for pass and final honours.
In order to pass the subject, candidates must reach a satisfactory stan- dard In both practical work and written paper.
421-311. FLUID MECHANICS A
Professor Lawson, Dr Sharp, Dr O'Neill, Dr Graze
A course of two lectures per week throughout the year together with about 45 hours of practical work.
PRACTICAL WORK
Tutorial and practice classes with laboratory work. Reports and other assignments associated with practical work must be submitted at speci- fied times.
SYLLABUS
A study of the basic principles and behaviour of fluids at rest and In motion Including the following:
Fluid properties, statistics, kinematics and dynamics of fluids;
Continuity, energy and momentum equations, dynamic similitude;
Turbomachinery;
Equations of motion, specialized equations;
Laminar and turbulent flow, boundary layers;
Incompressible flow In conduits, compressible flow, free surface flow;
Flow around solid bodies;
Flow measurement.
BOOKS
Prescribed textbook:
Daily J W & Harleman D R F Fluid Dynamics, Addison-Wesley 108
EXAMINATION
Two 3-hour papers for pass and honours, one of which may be held during the year.
There will be no practical examination, but the written papers may include questions on the practical work. Practical and tutorial work assignments and tests held during the year will be assessed for In- clusion In the examination results.
436-313. FLUID MECHANICS E Mr Good
A course of one lecture per week throughout the year with laboratory and practice classes.
PRACTICAL WORK
A total of 30 hours of laboratory and tutorial classes relating to the above course.
SYLLABUS
Statics, kinematics and dynamics of fluids. Dimensional analysis. In- compressible and compressible flow In pipes, ducts, etc. Flow measure- ment. Characteristics of fans and pumps. Applications of fluid flow to cooling.
BOOKS
Prescribed textbook:
Shames I H Mechanics of Fluids, McGraw-Hill Recommended for reference:
Hunsaker J C & Rightmire B G Engineering Applications of Fluid Mechanics, McGraw-Hill
Streeter V L Fluid Mechanics, McGraw-Hill
Daily J W & Harleman D R F Fluid Dynamics, Addison-Wesley
Parker J D Boggs J H & Blick E F Introduction to Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer, Addison-Wesley
Note: Alternative books may be approved by the lecturer and others will be referred to throughout the course.
EXAMINATION
One 3-hour paper for pass standard only. There will be no practical examination, but the written paper may Include questions on the practical work. The practical work will be assessed in deciding the examination results. Candidates may be required to resubmit their prac- tical books before the examination.
626-022. GEOLOGY (ENGINEERING COURSE)
A course of up to 48 lectures and approximately 50 hours practical work with field excursions. The subject Is divided Into four sections with all students taking Section (A). In addition, Agricultural, Civil and Surveying students will take Section (B); Mining students will take Sections (6) and (C); Metallurgy students will take Sections (B) and (D).
Section (A)
A course of 20 lectures and 20 hours practical work, with 2 field excur- sions.
SYLLABUS
Basic concepts In Geology. Mineralogy—properties and genesis of the common rock-forming and ore minerals. Petrology—characterlstic fea- tures and genesis of the common Igneous, sedimentary and metamor-
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phic rocks; processes of volcanic and Intrusive activity, weathering, transportation and deposition of sediments, metamorphism. Structural Geology—descriptive treatment of folds, joints and faults; earthquakes.
Geomorphology—introduction to geomorphologlcal processes and land- forms, Stratigraphy—elementary review of past life and the geological history of Victoria. Geophysics—brief review of geophysical explor- ation methods and their applications. Subsurface investigation methods.
Groundwater.
BOOKS
Prescribed textbook:
Flint R F & Skinner B J Physical Geology, Wiley 1974 Section (B)
A course of 6 lectures and a field excursion.
SYLLABUS
The application of geology to engineering projects Including founda- tions, tunnels, construction materials, etc.
BOOKS
Recommended for reference:
Krynine D P & Judd W R Principles of Engineering Geology and Geo- Physics, McGraw-Hill 1957
Institution of Engineers Australia Engineering Geology—an extension course, etc., Institution of Engineers Australia Melbourne 1969 Section (C)
A course of approximately 16 lectures and 12 hours' practical work with a field excursion.
SYLLABUS
Ore-forming processes and controls; role of physlco-chemlcal factors in mineralization; zoning and paragenetic sequence In orebodles.
Detailed study of Australian ore deposits Including those of nickel, copper-lead-zinc, iron, manganese, aluminium, phosphate and gold.
BOOKS
Recommended for reference:
Mason B Principles of Geochemistry, Wiley Bateman A M Economic Mineral Deposits, Wiley
Edwards A B ed Geology of Australian Ore Deposits, Aus III McAndrew J ed Geology of Australian Ore Deposits, 2nd ed Aus Iii EXAMINATION
Examination in theory and practical work, totalling 3 hours.
Section (D)
A course of 6 lectures and 12 hours' practical work.
Enrolment in this section must be made at the beginning of the academic year.
SYLLABUS
The use of the petrological microscope in the Identification of minerals and rocks.
BOOKS
Recommended for reference:
Kerr P F Optical Mineralogy, McGraw-Hill EXAMINATION
There will be one 3-hour paper and a practical examination of up to 3 hours duration covering Sections (A), (B) and (C). A practical test will be held for students taking Section (D).
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626-034. GEOPHYSICS (SURVEYING COURSE) including units 626-341 and 626-345
A course of approximately 32 lectures and 48 hours of practical work.
SYLLABUS
The course comprises a survey of the basic principles and theory of geophysical exploration methods, together with lectures on geodesy and the shape of the earth, approached from the viewpoint of geo- physics, comprising theories of the origin of the Solar System, the Earth and the Moon; the gravity field of the Earth and physical Geo- desy; Earth tides and the precision and nutation of the pole.
BOOKS
Recommended for preliminary reading:
Cook A H Gravity and the Earth, Wykeham Publications 1969 Garland G D The Earth's Shape and Gravity, Pergamon 1965 Prescribed textbook:
Dobrin M B Introduction to Geophysical Prospecting, 2nd ed McGraw-Hill 1960
or Parasnis D S Mining Geophysics, 2nd ed Elsevier 1973 Recommended for reference:
Heiskanen W A & Moritz H Physical Geodesy, Freeman 1967
kaula W M An Introduction to Planetary Physics; The Terrestrial Planets, Wiley 1968
EXAMINATION
Currently 90 minute papers. These papers may be held at the con- clusion of the appropriate parts of the course. There will be no formal practical examination but the work of each candidate will be assessed as part of the examination.
136-041. HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE (ENGINEERING COURSE)
(N.B. This course will only be offered if sufficient students enrol.) A course of two lectures and one tutorial per week throughout the year.
Preliminary reading:
Butterfield H The Origins of Modern Science, Collier Koestler A The Sleepwalkers, Penguin
Hempel C G The Philosophy of Natural Science, Prentice-Hall SYLLABUS
A selection from the following or similar topics:
1. The criticism of arguments; deduction and Induction.
2. Studies from the history of mathematics, science and technology.
3. The logical status of scientific laws and theories. Explanation and causation in science. The nature of technology.
BOOKS
Prescribed books:
Students will be referred to texts as appropriate.
Recommended for reference:
Sambursky S The Physical World of the Greeks, Collier Campbell N What is Science?, Dover
Derry T K & Williams T I A Short History of Technology, Clarendon Press Kuhn T S The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, Univ of Chicago Press 111
EXAMINATION
One 3-hour paper for pass and final honours. Account will be taken In assessing the final result of work done through the year.
436-406. HUMAN ENGINEERING
Dr Hoffmann
A course of one lecture per week, with practical work and seminars throughout the year.
Two hours per week throughout the year will be devoted to practical demonstration and seminar discussion of the material covered in lectures.
SYLLABUS
Introduction to the consideration of human factors In engineering sys- tems. The role of the psychologist, physiologist, and anatomist In pro- viding the design engineer with Information on human characteristics, capabilities and limitations.
Workplace design; information displays and design of controls; environ- mental effects. Man as a controller; pursuit and compensatory track- ing; quickened and predictive displays.
Man as a processor of Information; task design and Its effect on speed and accuracy. Decision making, signal detection, and probability judg- ments.
Man as a monitor; effects of task design, environment, and personal factors on vigilance.
Man as a source of power; physiological effects of prolonged work.
Environmental effects.
Personal and social factors in engineering systems; abilities, motives, habits, attitudes, preferences and emotions. Individual differences;
selection of operators for specified tasks.
The nature of skill. Training; principles; transfer of training; simulation and part-task training.
System studies; the allocation of sub tasks to man and to machine for reliability and for optimum system performance. Man-machine and man-man interactions; group dynamics.
Methods of measuring human factors; anthropometry; psychophysical methods; measurement of subjective factors, population stereotypes, and physiological functions. The analysis of complex systems and Identification of critical factors.
BOOKS
Prescribed textbooks:
Fitts P M & Posner M I Human Performance, Brooks-Cole Belmont Calif 1967
McCormick E J Human Factors Engineering, McGraw-Hill 1964 EXAMINATION
The assessment for pass and final honours will be based on perform- ance throughout the year on tests, practical work, and seminars.
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HYDROLOGYA course of one lecture per week throughout the year.
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SYLLABUS
Fluid pressure. Concept of a perfect fluid, streamlines. Bernoulli's theorem and applications. Orifices, flow meters, notches and weirs.
Viscous theory, boundary layers, laminar and turbulent flow in closed and open conduits.
Rainfall; evaporation; percolation; frequency and intensity of storms;
measurement of rainfall; stream gauging. Rainfall—run-off relation- ship; effect of nature of watershed. Use of hydrographlc records for prediction in connection with water supply, drainage and Irrigation.
Data for erosion control.
EXAMINATION
One 3-hour paper for pass only.