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CONTENTS
Page
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INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 3
1.1
Tutorial matter............................................................................................................................... 3
3.1
Lecturer ........................................................................................................................................ 4
3.2
Coordinator ................................................................................................................................... 4
3.3
Department ................................................................................................................................... 5
3.4
University ...................................................................................................................................... 5
4.1
4.2
Recommended Books................................................................................................................... 6
5.1
5.2
ASSESSMENT ............................................................................................................................. 8
8.1
8.2
8.2.1
8.2.2
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EXAMINATIONS .......................................................................................................................... 9
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1 INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the module, Strength of Materials III (Practical) offered by the Department of
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (specifically under the Mechanical Engineering section)
in the School of Engineering at the University of South Africa (Unisa). We hope that you will find
it both interesting and rewarding. We shall do our best to make your study of this module
successful. You will be well on your way to success if you start organizing the preparatory
material early in the year and resolve to carry out the necessary experiments at venues near
you on time.
We have included certain general and administrative information about this module. Please
study this section of the tutorial letter carefully. This can be included in My studies @ Unisa,
which is specific to each college. Right from the start we would like to point out that you must
read all the documentation you receive during the year immediately and carefully, as they
always contain important and, sometimes, urgent information.
We hope that you will enjoy this module and wish you all the best!
1.1
Tutorial matter
Some of this tutorial matter may not be available when you register. Tutorial matter that is not
available when you register will be posted to you as soon as possible, but is also available on
myUnisa.
Study guide(s)
Learner package
Please ensure that you are registered and active on myUnisa portal throughout the semester.
This is an internet facility that helps you to submit assignments, to have access to the Library
functions, download study material, chat to me or fellow students and participate in online
discussion forums and get access to all sorts of learning resources.
At the end of this module, you should be able to appreciate the practical aspects covered in
SOM381A and also be able to conduct simple guided experiments and report on the results
collected in the experiments.
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1.2 Purpose
1. To provide instruction to students on how to conduct experimental work.
2. To demonstrate the theory in SOM381A using simple experiment.
3. To teach students how to report experimental findings.
1.3 Outcomes
1. Students should demonstrate that they are able to conduct independent
practical work under an onsite instructor.
2. Students should be able to discuss their experimental findings governed by the
theory they covered in SOM381A or in any previous Strength of Materials
courses.
3. Students should be able to write the reports and present their findings in an
acceptable format or as provided by their instructors at the Institution where
they conducted the experimental work.
Lecturer
Mr H. M. Ngwangwa
Tel number :
Fax number:
e-mail :
ngwanhm@unisa.ac.za
Availability:
Mondays to Fridays
12h00 to 12h30 and 17h00 to 20h00
Please adhere to these hours only.
3.2
Coordinator
Name:
Ms N Nkambule
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3.3
Practicum dates
Practicum venues
Approval of institutions for the practicum
Department
You may contact the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering by post, e-mail,
telephone, or online through myUnisa.
Please refer to the booklet: my Studies @ Unisa that you received with your study material.
Departmental Address:
Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Unisa (Florida Campus)
Private Bag X6
Florida, 1710
Phone: 011 471 2963
Use the general E-mail address: nkambule@unisa.ac.za
Find our department on the Internet at the online address: http://www.unisa.ac.za
Always state your STUDENT NUMBER and your Module Code SOMPRA3 in all
correspondence and enquiries to ensure prompt and efficient response from us.
Whenever you contact the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, ensure that
the first thing you mention after greeting is your subject code!
3.4
University
Fax Number:
SOMPRA3/101
Email:
study-info@unisa.ac.za
Online address:
http://my.unisa.ac.za
Always use your student number when you contact the university.
Prescribed Books
Recommended Books
5 PRACTICUM INFORMATION
5.1
Venue Options
Learners have a choice of two options as to where they want to attend the practicum.
OPTION 1: THE PREFERRED OPTIONS
UJ (DOORNFONTAIN) Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Free State & Surroundings
VAAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Free State &
Surroundings
DURBAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KZN and Surroundings
CAPE PENISULA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY Western Cape
WALTER SISULU UNIVERSITY - Eastern Cape & Surroundings
UNISA has entered into an agreement with the above Institutions whereby UNISA learners may
attend practicums at predetermined dates.
On completion of the practicum, the learner must submit the practicum report to the responsible
laboratory assistant or lecturer. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in no marks
being allocated for the practicum.
OPTION 2: THE NON PREFERRED OPTION
ALTERNATIVE INSTITUTION
In the event of learners not being able to attend the practicum at the one of the above
institutions, the practicum may be performed at any other University of Technology or similar
institution, should facilities exist to carry out the practical work. See paragraph 5.2 for more
information.
5.2
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It is the sole responsibility of the learner to verify that the alternative institution have
sufficient facilities to effect the practicum and to comply with the UNISA practicum
requirements.
Approval of Institution by UNISA
After submission of the registration form in Annexure B the learner must enquire from the
Coordinator (Practicum) whether his application is approved.
Approval of an alternative institution is given on condition that no cost implications to UNISA are
applicable.
The student will personally be responsible for any costs that might be required from the
approved institution.
The learner must be directly involved in carrying out the practical work. In instances
where the number of learners attending a practical session necessitates in groupparticipation, each learner of this group must do a specific section of the particular
practicum and the task split must be given in the learners report. Note your group
number, if applicable.
The learner must record all relevant answers on the respective answer sheet for each
experiment
Thin Cylinders
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Experiment 2 :
Bending Stress
Experiment 3 :
Experiment 4 :
8 ASSESSMENT
8.1
Assessment plan
CONTRIBUTION
CONTRIBUTION
TOWARDS YEAR TOWARDS
EXAMINATION CREDIT
MARK
01 (Compulsory)
20 %
20
02 (Compulsory)
80 %
80
TOTAL
8.2
100 %
100 Credits
Unique no.
602891
Assignment 02
602914
Description
Registration of Experiments: Submission
of Annexure Form B
Experimental Reports
2-Apr-2015
Assignment 02
28-Aug-2015
Note: The cut-off dates given here are the official, last dates on which a given
assignment may be submitted. Students must adhere to these dates only. All
other dates referring to cut-off submission dates for assignments, as may be
posted on myUnisa or elsewhere, refers to administrative dates as managed by
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the Assignment Department and does NOT influence or change the above
dates.
10 EXAMINATIONS
There are no examinations for this module
11 SUBJECT COMPONENTS
Strength of Materials II consists of 2 modules. You must pass both modules to obtain credit for
the subject:
SUBJECT COMPONENT
PERCENTAGE
WEIGHT
SUBJECT COMPONENT
100%
100%
OF
EACH
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Please contact the department or the university as per details given above.
DID UNISA RECEIVE ANNEXURE B: REGISTRATION FORM FOR PRACTICUM OR
ANNEXURE C: INDEMNITY FORM?
Please contact the module coordinator.
IS THE ALTERNATIVE PRACTICUM INSTITUTION APPROVED?
Please see details in section 5.2.1 and 5.2.2 above.
WHERE CAN I FIND MY PRACTICUM MARKS
The marks will be posted as with the marks for the other modules. In the scenario that you have
not received the marks after a reasonable expected date, please contact the department of the
university as per details given above.
RIGHTS OF LEARNERS
Learners, like any member of a community, have both rights and obligations, for example:
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A right to equal education, that does not discriminate among learners on the basis of
race, sex, colour, disability, religion or national origin. However, because practical
sessions take place at another institution, UNISA cannot be held accountable.
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OBLIGATIONS OF UNISA LEARNERS
An obligation is a responsibility, which among others, ensures that the rights of others are
protected. The following obligations are not an exhaustive list, but serve as code of conduct of
what is expected from UNISA learners with regard to periods of practical sessions.
1. Registration
It is incumbent upon every learner who registers with UNISA to familiarise her/himself
about the practical session's components of the programme registered for and to comply
with the procedures and requirements of UNISA in this regard.
2. Assessment and progression
Each learner is responsible for compliance with the requirements pertaining to the
practical sessions of her/his educational programme and to follow the relevant
procedures with regard to assessment of practical sessions.
3. Compliance with employers policies, rules and regulations
Learners are required to observe and uphold the policies, procedures and rules of the
institution that provide practical session opportunities. This includes, but is not limited to,
being present for laboratory sessions as per agreement with the institution, no absence
without leave, punctuality, and respecting the person and property of the institution and
fellow learners.
4. Expected to participate actively and positively
UNISA expects enthusiasm from its learners. Learners should actively engage in the
practical session situation, learn from practical work undertaken and ask questions to
optimise their learning. Information necessary in order to complete practical reports
should be actively pursued. Materials necessary to complete reports should be actively
sought and legitimately obtained.
5. Intellectual property, honesty and individual work
Learners may not intentionally submit for evaluation material (plagiarism) that contains
another person's work. Another persons work may not be copied and submitted as ones
own.
6. False information, forgery, alteration or misuse
False information or information furnished with the intent to deceive will not be tolerated.
Neither would forgery, alteration or misuse be tolerated. Learners will not make
themselves guilty to any form of abuse or unauthorised use of computer equipment or
systems.
7. Confidentiality
Learners will respect the information of their practical session providers and will not
disclose nor permit or entitle any unauthorised person to have access to the guideline
documents of the institution in their possession or care. If need be, special arrangements
may be made between UNISA and a practical session provider to formally protect
confidential or sensitive information.
8. Monitoring own progress (continuous self-assessment)
Learners are required to progress with their practical session requirements, and ensure
that reports will be submitted on time. Should a learner experience difficulty, he/she
should contact the relevant UNISA staff for assistance or guidelines.
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9. Serve as ambassadors of UNISA
Learners serve as ambassadors of UNISA and will refrain from any abusive physical
contact or any disorderly conduct. No form of harassment, sexual or other, will be
tolerated. Learners will not misrepresent or contradict UNISA, however, learners are
expected at all times to act in such a way that it demonstrates respect for the rights and
privileges of others.
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Date : ____________________
WORK : _________________________
FAX :
__________________________
E-MAIL: ________________________________________________(COMPULSORY)
SUBJECT
NAME
AND
INSTITUTION
CODE
Strength
of
Materials
III
(Practical): SOMPRA3
OPTION 2:
I confirm that I have discussed all aspects of the practical session with the responsible person
from __________________________________ and that UNISA will in no way be liable for any
costs with respect to this practical session.
_________________________________
SIGNATURE OF LEARNER
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DATE
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