FACULTY OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

UNIVERSITI TUN HUSSIEN ONN MALAYSIA

Planning of Works
Problem Based Learning

Title of problem Truss Failure

Duration of 4 Weeks
problem

Name and Code of MECHANIC OF MATERIALS (BNP 20203)

Course

Semester and Year

offered Semester 1 Year 2019/2020
CLO 1: Identify type of stresses, loadings and support reactions in structural elements such
Course Learning
as beam, column and trusses. (C1)
Outcome(s)
CLO 2: Analyze stresses, strains, deflection, stability, torsion, forces and support reaction in
structural elements such as beam, column and trusses by using relevant methods and formula.
(C4)
CLO 3: Display the fundamental theories such as Hooke’s Law, Mohr diagram, Macaulay
function and Euler theory in solving structural problems.(P5)
CLO 4: Discuss and work in group effectively in problem solving assigned project works.
(A2)

Mapping of the Course Learning Outcomes on Problem Based Learning to the Programme Learning
Outcomes

Programme Learning Outcomes

(PLO’s)
Course Learning Outcomes (CLO’s)
PLO PLO PLO
PLO 1
2 5 11

4. Discuss and work in group effectively in problem solving √

assigned project works. (A2)

Related Topic on the Problem given and the student learning time (SLT) per topic

Teaching and Learning Activities

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STATICALLY
7-8 DETERMINATE PLANE
TRUSS
7.1 Types of plane truss and its
application
4 4 - - 2 11 17
7.2 Assumption in analysis of
truss
7.3 Joint equilibrium method
7.4 Method of section

Problem Based Learning Outcome

Contents:
1. Method of analysis: Site visit
2. Analysis of Truss Members
3. Indicates the problems based on analysis

Process:
1. Work in teams
2. On site testing for truss members
3. Web surfing
4. Communication and interviewing
5. Learn Independently
6. Conduct oral presentation

PROFILE OF STUDENTS
Year of study: 2nd Year
Number of students: 32
Comments on learning abilities:
Experience in PBL: Yes

PRIOR KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

1. Mechanic of Static
2. Construction Material

NEW INTEGRATED LEARNING ISSUES

1. Planning of new truss system based on the problems learning.
2. Truss members assessment of repair work/ new design /cost analysis.
PROBLEM
● Picture 1 and 2 below shows the examples of truss failure. The failure of trusses may be occurred due to:
1. The loading involved on stadium design.
2. Member Behaviour.
3. Dynamic Effects of member.
4. Joint of truss members.
5. The inadequacy of the columns to support the loading from the space frame

Picture 1: The Example of Truss Failure

Picture 2: The Example of Truss Failure

● Provide short report regarding above problem and your report must answer the item in FILA table as
shown below
● You also may create your own FILA table base on your Fact, Idea, Learning Issue and Action to solve
the problem
EXAMPLE OF FILA TABLE

Facts Ideas Learning Issues Actions

1. Truss Failure by 1. Important structure 1. What are the 1. Find information

heavy wind load. in stadium important through site visit,
2. Costly system 2. Alternative design components that researchers, books
and maintenance for truss systems need to check to and websites.
3. Safe human life determine the 2. Analyze the
4. Zero maintenance problems? problems based on
2. How to maintain the site and
this costly project? condition
3. How to determine 3. Assume and
workability the estimate the cost
system? 4. Suggest numbers
4. What the cost of solutions
effective to repair 5. Solve by the best
and maintenances? way
6. Report your
solution
7. Present by group
members and
lecturer

Facts (From given Ideas Learning Issues Action

trigger):

FILA solution by students (Student can create new FILA in their report).
1.
 ASSESSMENT PLAN
Tool Individual/ Formative/ Weightage Assessed by

Group Summative

1. Report Individual/Group Summative As rubric Facilitator

FOLLOW-UP AFTER PROBLEM REVIEW

Action taken: All student
Followed up by:Dr, Wan Amiza, Ap. Ts. Dr. Suraya Hani , Ir. Mohamad Hairi b Osman,
Date of follow-up: every week after class session

PROBLEM-CRAFTING TEAM
Name: Ir. Mohamad Hairi b Osman
Designation: Industrial Fellow
Email: mhairi@uthm.edu.my

Name: Dr Wan Amizah

Designation: Senior Lecturer
Email: amizah@uthm.edu.my

Name: Ap. Ts. Dr. Suraya Hani

Designation: Associate professor
Email: suraya@uthm.edu.my
 Assessment Rubric for PBL
GROUP No_________
GROUP MEMBERS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Scale Weight Marks

4 3 2 1 (__/15%)

Identifies
0.5
Relevant Facts

Selects Useful
Information
from 0.5
Appropriate
Sources

Organizes and
Presents
Poor- Generally Very Poor- 0.5
Information
Effectively adequate Inadequate
Good- Strong Average- performance but performance that
performance that Capable, needs some is consistently
consistently meets satisfactory improvement in below job
Identifies Major
and frequently performance that order to consistently requirements and
Problem(s) and exceeds job consistently meets 0.75
meet job clearly
Stakeholders requirements. and occasionally requirements. problematic.
 exceeds job
Develops
requirements.
Multiple
Solutions to 0.75
Major
Problem(s)

Chooses a
Course of Action
0.75
and Supports
Choice