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Calculate force systems within simple beam structures

Calculate force systems within simple beam structures

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM30005
State Code
OEX14
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
010101 - Mathematics
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to understand and calculate force systems within simple beam structures. It involves solving simple engineering problems involving forces and moments and to determining nominal sizes of simple beams subject to loading.The applies to work in all manufacturing and engineering workplace environments.All work is carried out under supervision.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine the resultant and equilibrant of systems of coplanar forces
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.2 Calculate the magnitude and direction of the resultant and equilibrant of coplanar force systems
  • 1.3 Calculate the line of action of a resultant using the principle of moments
2. Determine reactions and moments for a simple horizontal beam subject to a combination of uniform and point loading
  • 2.1 Calculate the support reactions for a simply supported horizontal beam using the equations of equilibrium and including the moment effect of a couple
  • 2.2 Determine the possible types of failure that need to be considered
  • 2.3 Draw shear force and bending moment diagrams
  • 2.4 Determine bending stress
  • 2.5 Complete calculations to determine the nominal size for the beam
  • 2.6 Apply factors of safety to finalise nominal size of beam
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5444 MEM30005A Calculate force systems within simple beam structures Unit of competency