(RPL) Assessment Tool Kit - WestOne
(RPL) Assessment Tool Kit - WestOne
(RPL) Assessment Tool Kit - WestOne
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MEM50205 Diploma of Engineering – Technical (Mechanical)<br />
Section 3 – Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets<br />
Skill Set 5 – Engineering calculations<br />
Candidate’s name<br />
Units of competency<br />
MEM30006A Calculate stresses in simple structures<br />
Units of competency<br />
MEM30005A Calculate force systems within simple beam structures<br />
Yes No<br />
Assessor’s notes from conversation<br />
(Record other responses or examples<br />
discussed.)<br />
Key points to be addressed by the<br />
candidate<br />
Topics<br />
7. Engineering calculations (continued)<br />
e) method for calculating stresses<br />
using given formulas<br />
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� confirms knowledge of normal stress<br />
and strain, modules of elasticity,<br />
deformation, Poisson’s ratio, shear<br />
stress and strain, modulus of rigidity,<br />
yield stress, ultimate stress,<br />
proportional limit, factor of safety and<br />
allowable stress<br />
� �<br />
f) torque distribution diagrams � diagrams used to calculate torsional<br />
shear stress and angle of twist on<br />
threaded bolts subjected to torques<br />
� �<br />
� includes consideration of shear,<br />
tensile, torque and bearing stresses,<br />
method of failure, size and length of<br />
weld, effect of hole punching, and<br />
longitudinal stress<br />
g) shear stresses on centrally<br />
loaded, bolted connections, fillet<br />
and welded connections<br />
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Reference materials may include design<br />
manuals, handbooks, relevant codes and<br />
regulations, databases and manufacturers’<br />
references.<br />
h) procedure for reporting<br />
verification results from<br />
reference materials and relevant<br />
codes<br />
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Version 1, July 2009