Engineering report

RUBRICS ENG10003 Mechanics of Structures

Semester 2, 2021

RUBRICS_ENG10003_Mechanics of Structures SEMESTER 2, 2021 | VERSION 1.1. Last updated: July 2021

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First Submission_DIY Bridge (7% weighting, Individual assessment with peer-review feedback)

Criteria Points Attributes

Poor (0.0-0.5)

Fair (0.5-0.7)

Good (0.7-0.8)

Excellent (0.8-1.0)

Research ULO 1, 2, 3

2.5 Research a bridge of choice online 1. Describe the type of bridge, location,

materials, span, member sizes, support type

2. Describe the purpose of the bridge 3. Identify type of loads acting on the

bridge, sketch and describe how the bridge maintains its equilibrium (draw free body diagram)

4. Identify tension/compression members 5. Identify possible advantages and

disadvantages of this type of bridge Failure of bridge

6. Describe type of bridge, location 7. When did failure occur? How long after

operation 8. Why did failure occur? What were the

lessons learnt. 9. If you were the engineer responsible for

this bridge, what would you have done differently?

Please note PLAGIARISM!! Do not cut and paste materials straight from website – write in your own words

Missing attributes, most aspects are poorly addressed

Most attributes are stated.

All attributes are stated and explained clearly.

All attributes are addressed excellently and explained clearly.

DIY Bridge Plan of Action

1.5 Reminder to address ALL attributes

Missing attributes, most aspects are

Most attributes are stated.

All attributes are stated and

All attributes are addressed

RUBRICS ENG10003 Mechanics of Structures

Semester 2, 2021

RUBRICS_ENG10003_Mechanics of Structures SEMESTER 2, 2021 | VERSION 1.1. Last updated: July 2021

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ULO 1, 2, 3

Clear descriptions of: 1. type of DIY bridge that you are

planning to build 2. sketches of design (provide 2 design –

discuss the merits and weaknesses) 3. materials considered & weight of

materials (justify choice of materials considered)

4. how is clear span of 600mm achieved? 5. how is minimum width of 80mm

achieved? 6. connections (how are you joining the

different members together) 7. load capacity that you are aiming for

(and why you think the bridge is able to carry this load)

Preliminary Analysis of the most likely design you will build:

1. Load path (describe how bridge resist vertical and any accidental horizontal load)

2. Calculation of reactions under self- weight and applied loads

3. Deflected shape under load (explore applying loads in middle and closer to supports)

4. Weak points identified (where do you expect the bridge to fail? What are you going to do to strengthen the bridge?)

poorly addressed

explained clearly.

excellently and explained clearly.

Presentation of Report

1 a) Organisation and structure b) Formatting c) Referencing

Report is poorly written, with poor paragraph and

Some attributes are missing.

All attributes are performed.

All attributes are performed well.

RUBRICS ENG10003 Mechanics of Structures

Semester 2, 2021

RUBRICS_ENG10003_Mechanics of Structures SEMESTER 2, 2021 | VERSION 1.1. Last updated: July 2021

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Clarity of Writing and Presenting ULO 1, 2, 3

d) Grammar and spelling e) Professional presentation f) Includes an Abstract; Table of Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; Appendices (where relevant) Whole report is well-organized into Introduction, Sections, Sub-sections with enumeration and Table of Contents documenting research of a bridge online and DIY bridge:

• Clearly documenting bridge span, size and type of loads carried.

• Calibri – font size 1,1 min 1.5 line spacing, page number and margin

• Enumeration of equations, Figures, and Tables

• Cross referencing of Figures, Tables and equations in text.

• Grammar and spelling • Cited reference to all borrowed

materials using Swinburne Harvard Referencing style

Consistency throughout report Estimated 6-8 pages for report excluding front cover and table of contents

sentence structure. Report is difficult to follow. Few links within or between sections or paragraphs. Formatting is poor and/or inconsistent. Report contains many errors in grammar and spelling. Fails to include Abstract, Table of Contents, List of Figures, OR List of Tables Missing cross referencing of most Figures, Tables and equations in text. Citations and the reference list exhibit many deviations from the Harvard referencing

The report has an adequate layout, Writing is basic but able to be followed. Some errors in grammar and spelling. Cross referencing of most Figures, Tables and equations in text. Citations and the reference list are generally compliant with the Harvard referencing style.

The report has a professional layout. Writing is clear and easy to follow. Few errors in grammar and spelling. Cross referencing of all Figures, Tables and equations and well integrated in text. Citations and the reference list are mostly compliant with the Harvard referencing style.

The report is an exemplar of a professional layout. The writing is very clear and engaging to read. No errors in grammar and spelling. Cross referencing of all Figures, Tables and equations and expertly integrated in text. Citations and the reference list are fully compliant with the Harvard referencing style.

Peer review ULO 1, 2, 3

2 Peer review using TEMPLATE provided The feedback was written in a supportive tone that highlighted the positives and suggested refinements for things that need to be improved on

Missing attributes Most attributes are stated.

All attributes are stated and explained clearly.

All attributes are addressed excellently and explained clearly. Submitted peer

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Typed comments were provided that will assist the person receiving the feedback in refining his/her final project submission. What suggestions do you have for improving the proposed DIY bridge of your peers? What other reflections would you suggest for the research bridge? Submission in the required 2 places:

1) under “Submit your peer review” 2) to your colleague under “First Stage

Submission”

review in 2 places as required. Provide succinct examples and feedback to help colleague reflect and refine submission

Note: The “Attributes” in Column 3 refers to different components of the “Criteria” in Column 1.