Mechanics of Thermo-Fluids and Solids for Fire Safety Engineers

Unit code: VQB5791 | Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
City Campus
Prerequisites
VQB5612 - Scientific Principles for Fire Professionals
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

The unit provides students with a general understanding of fundamental and applied fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, combustion and mechanics of solids. Special emphasis is given to characterisation of fire dynamics and elucidation of structural behaviour (both elastic and inelastic) during a fire.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Integrate a sound understanding of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, combustion and solid mechanics theories;
  2. Develop and construct mathematical, physical and conceptual models of situations, systems and devices;
  3. Utilise the above models (learning outcome 2) for purposes of analysis and design and understand their applicability and shortcomings; and
  4. Design experiments and identify appropriate measurements required.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Assignment
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Grade: 25%
Assignment 1 (1500 words)
Assessment type: Assignment
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Grade: 25%
Assignment 2 (1500 words)
Assessment type: Assignment
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Grade: 50%
Assignment 3 (3000 words)

Required reading

An Introduction to Fire Dynamics
Drysdale, D., (2010)| John Wiley and Sons, London.
Structural Analysis
Hibbler R.C., (2011)| Pearson International.
Fluid Mechanic
White, F. M., ( 2011)| McGraw-Hill Series in Mechanical Engineering, New Jersey.
Thermodynamics - An Engineering Approach
Cengel, Y. A. and Boles, M. A., (2011)| McGraw Hill, New York.

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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