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MECHANICS AND MATERIALS LAB
(Date of document: 12
th
May 2014)

Course Code : MEMB221
Course Status : Core
Level : Degree
Semester Taught : 4
Credit : 1
Pre-requisites : METB113 Engineering Materials
Co-requisite MEMB243 Mechanics of Materials

Assessments : Pre Lab/quizzes and open end procedure 12%
Informal report 30%
Individual formal report/ Group formal report 40%
Lab ethics and instructor evaluation 16%
Peer review 2%

Lecturer : Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shahida Begum
Room BN-1-020, ext. 2274
E-mail: Shahida@uniten.edu.my

Siti Zubaidah Othman
Room BN-3-086, ext. 2255
E-mail: Zubaidah@uniten.edu.my

Dr. Theresa Yeo Wee Sing
Room BN-0-22, ext 7278
E-mail: Weesing@uniten.edu.my


Course Description : This course provides the analytical material covered in Mechanics
of Materials and Engineering of Materials. Experiments involving
tension test, verification of stress-strain diagram, ultimate
strength, torsion test, determination of Modulus of shear,
displacement tests of beam determination of Modulus of elasticity
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of beam, material sample preparation, heat treatment, and
observation of material structure.


Course Objectives : At the end of the course the students should be able to:
1. Perform, relate and apply the principles and theory of
analytical material covered in the Mechanics of Material and
Engineering of Materials.
2. Demonstrate the testing techniques and laboratory practice.
3. Develop the sound attitudes and procedures in conducting and
reporting experimental works.

Transferrable Skills : Students works in group on various experiments related to
Engineering Materials and Mechanics of Materials. Students will
be learning on testing techniques and will also be exposed on
safety issues.

Course Outcomes (CO)
No. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
CO1
Draw stress-strain diagram and identify the mechanical properties of different
materials.
CO2 Explain the twisting motion and solve the shear modulus.
CO3
Analyze the deflection behavior with concentrated load for different parameters and
critical buckling loads for column with support.
CO4 Identify and analyse the mechanical properties related with hardness and impact test.
CO5 Analyze combined axial and circumferential stress.
CO6
Understand the steps of sample preparation for microstructure analysis, to observe
and identify the grain and grain boundary.
CO7 Demonstrate laboratory ethics.
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CO8 Present technical work in a written report.
CO9 Adhere to laboratory regulation and safety procedure.
C10
Work in a team effectively to complete the experiments.
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Course Outcomes :



Assessment-Course Outcomes Matrix :
PO5 PO4 PO4 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO8 PO9 PO6 PO10
Assessments CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5 CO6 CO7 CO8 CO9 CO10
Pre Labs and quiz (12%)
Informal report (30%)



Individual/Group formal report (40%)
Lab ethics and instructor evaluation (16%)
Group related skills and peer review (2%)




PO emphasis :
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 Total
Current Coverage (%) 0.0 0.0 0.0 43.3 38.7.0 4.0 0.0 4.0 4.0 6.0 0.0 0.0 100
Course
Outcomes
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6
PO7 PO8
PO9
PO10 PO11
PO12
a b c a b a b c a b c a b a b a b c a b
CO1
CO2
CO3
CO4
CO5
CO6
CO7
CO8
CO9
C10
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Bloom's Coverage (%) :

Cognitive
Psychomotor Affective Total
Low Med Hi
Current Coverage (%) 28.0 19.3 0.0 42.7 10.0 100


Course Outline :
1. UNIVERSAL TENSILE TEST
2. TORSION TEST
3. BENDING TEST
4. BUCKLING TEST
5. HARDNESS TEST
6. THIN CYLINDER
7. IMPACT TEST
8. MICROSTRUCTURE ANALYSIS

Main Reference :

1. Elements of Materials Science and Engineering, 6
th
Edition, L.H. van Vlack, Addison-Wesley
Publication, Reading, 1989
2. Materials Science Handbook, 20
th
Edition, C.R.C. Press, Ohio, USA, 1968

Additional Reference(s) :














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What is Program Educational Objectives (PEO)?
PEO are objectives that UNITEN graduates should achieve after five (5) years of graduation.

Summary of BME Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

PEO No.
Program Educational Objectives
UNITEN produces Mechanical Engineering graduates who:
PEO1 Practicing engineers in mechanical engineering with the ability to venture into energy related business.
PEO2 Hold leadership responsibilities and/or establish their own enterprises.
PEO3 Have professional qualifications/certifications in mechanical engineering related areas.
PEO4 Engages in activities to enhance knowledge in their professional works





What are Programme Outcomes (PO)?
POs are the expected traits that UNITEN students should have upon graduation.

COE Programme Outcomes (PO)

PO
No.
Program Outcomes
Students graduating from the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (BME) programmes will
have the ability to:
Statement PO Indicators
PO1
Apply fundamental knowledge of
mathematics, science and
electrical/computer and
communication/civil/mechanical
engineering principles in solving complex
problems
a) Comprehend the fundamental knowledge of
mathematics, science and electrical/computer and
communication/civil/mechanical engineering (C1,C2)
b) Apply fundamental knowledge of mathematics,
science and electrical/computer and
communication/civil/mechanical engineering principles
in solving engineering problems (C3, C4)
c) Solve complex engineering problems by
relating/incorporating fundamental knowledge of
mathematics, science and electrical/computer and
communication/civil/mechanical engineering
principles. (C5,C6)
PO2
Identify, formulate, analyse and solve
complex electrical/computer and
communication/civil/mechanical
engineering problems
a) Identify, formulate and solve electrical/computer and
communication/civil/mechanical engineering problems
(C3, C4)
b) Evaluate and synthesize the solution to complex
electrical/computer and
communication/civil/mechanical engineering problems
(C5,C6)
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PO
No.
Program Outcomes
Students graduating from the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (BME) programmes will
have the ability to:
Statement PO Indicators
PO
No.
Program Outcomes
Students graduating from the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (BME) programmes will
have the ability to:
Statement PO Indicators
PO3
Design solutions for complex
electrical/computer and
communication/civil/mechanical
engineering problems that meet specific
needs with appropriate consideration for
public health and safety, culture,
society, and environment.
a) Illustrate solutions for electrical/computer and
communication/civil/mechanical engineering problems
with appropriate consideration for public health and
safety. (C3, C4)
b) Illustrate solutions for electrical/computer and
communication/civil/mechanical engineering problems
with appropriate consideration for culture, society,
and environment. (C3, C4)
c) Propose solutions for complex electrical/computer
and communication/civil/mechanical engineering
problems that meet specific needs with appropriate
consideration for public health and safety, culture,
society, and environment. (C5,C6)
PO4
Conduct investigations, interpret data
and provide conclusions in investigating
complex problems related to
electrical/computer and
communication/civil/mechanical
engineering
a) Use research methods for collecting data (C1, C2)
b) Analyze and interpret data using engineering
principles and appropriate techniques (C3,C4)
c) Design & evaluate solutions to complex engineering
problems by employing research methods and data
interpretation skills (C5,C6)
PO5
Create appropriate techniques, select
resources, and apply modern
engineering tools to execute complex
engineering activities
a) Usage of modern tools to execute electrical/computer
and communication/civil/mechanical engineering
activities (P1,P2)
b) Manipulation of modern tool to execute complex
engineering activities (P3,P4)
PO6
Apply reasoning in assessing societal,
health, safety, legal and cultural issues
and the consequent responsibilities
relevant to professional engineering
practice
a) Apply reasoning in assessing societal, legal and
cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities
relevant to professional engineering practice (C3, C4)
b) Apply reasoning in assessing health and safety
issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to
professional engineering practice (C3, C4)
PO7
Demonstrate knowledge of the impact
of professional engineering solutions in
environmental contexts and the need for
sustainable development
No sub-attribute (C2,C3)
PO8
Demonstrate commitment to
professional and ethical principles
No sub-attribute (A3)
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PO
No.
Program Outcomes
Students graduating from the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (BME) programmes will
have the ability to:
Statement PO Indicators
PO9
Communicate effectively on complex
engineering activities
a) Communicate effectively by means of oral
presentation (P3)
b) Communicate effectively by means of report writing
(P3)
c) Communicate effectively by means of oral
presentation and/or report writing on complex
engineering activities (P3)
PO
No.
Program Outcomes
Students graduating from the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (BME) programmes will have
the ability to:
Statement PO Indicators
PO10
Function effectively as an individual
and in a group with the capacity to be a
leader
No sub-attribute (A4)
PO11
Acknowledge the need for, and be able
to engage in life-long learning
No sub-attribute (C2)
PO12
Demonstrate knowledge on project
management principles and
entrepreneurship skills
a) Demonstrate knowledge on project management
principles (C2,C3)
b) Demonstrate knowledge on entrepreneurship skills
(C2,C3)