Module Indicative Content
Topics
This module covers fundamentals concepts and principles of mechanical engineering including applied mechanics, fluid mechanics and thermo-dynamics. This will enable you to gain solid foundation of applied mechanics and thermo-fluid knowledge and applications in the engineering field. You will also be given opportunity to practically demonstrate and prove those principles and laws in the laboratory. Case studies regarding fundamental principles of mechanical engineering will also be highlighted in this module. You will be assessed through class tests and laboratory work-based lab reports. Following topics will be covered during 24 weeks delivery time of this module.
Scalar & Vectors, Forces and Moments
Equilibrium and Free body diagram
Newtons laws and applications
Friction, work, energy & momentum
Stress & strain relationships
Centroid and Centres of Gravity
Shear force & Bending moment
Torsion of shafts.
Fluid definitions, units and properties
Pascals law, Fluid-static law, Buoyancy
Pressure measurement
Continuity, Bernoulli and Energy equations
Velocity & Flow measurement
Flow regimes
Pipework systems
Fluid momentum and impacts of jets
Thermodynamic definitions and units
Thermodynamic properties and charts
Property laws for gases and Energy Equation
Thermodynamics Laws
NFEE & SFEE
Thermodynamic work and cycles
Second law of Thermodynamics and entropy
Isentropic & Process Thermal efficiency
Module Learning Strategies
This module will be delivered over two semesters.
A total of 96 hours of contact time (4 hours per week over two semesters) will be used.
This module will enable you to learn through practical experiments in the laboratories, where a blended mixture of lecture and-practical, interactive small group tutorials, and demonstrations allowing you to understand in theory and in applied practical terms the principles of statics and dynamics, fluid mechanics, and thermo-dynamics and their applications. The module has a larger amount of contact time than usual supporting an intensive engagement in focussed experiential learning.
This will be supported by 204 hours of independent study where you will have the opportunity to research background information related to the delivery of the core material and to work on your laboratory reports.
Module Texts
Hibbler, R. C., (2016) Statics and Mechanics of Materials, 5th Edn., Pearson Education
Spiegel, L. and Limbrunner, G. F. (2015) Applied Statics and Strength of Materials, 6th Edn., Pearson Education
White, F. M., (2016) Fluid Mechanics, 8th Edn., McGraw-Hill.
Cengel, Y. A. and Boles, M. A., (2015) Thermodynamics-an engineering approach, 8th Edn., McGraw-Hill
Technical manuals for equipment used
Module Resources
Microsoft Office, CAD Package, and Workshop/Lab facilities.
Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of Mechanics, Fluid and Thermo-dynamics and methodology of your own specialism and their evolution (AHEP 3: SM1b).
2. Develop Mechanics and Thermo-Fluid practical and laboratory skills using relevant equipment and processes under directed technical instructions and comply with the Health and Safety working practices in a laboratory environment (AHEP 3: P3).
3. Gather, evaluate, and use relevant technical literature from a variety of sources to solve a range of problems in Statics, Dynamics, Fluid Mechanics and Thermo-dynamics to interpret the results using the underlying concepts and principles (AHEP3: P4).
4. Communicate and reflect on the results of your study/work accurately and reliably and with structured and coherent arguments (AHEP 3: D6).
Assessment Details
You will be required to complete three elements of summative assessment as follows:
- Portfolio of equally weighted 1-hour test and laboratory report (Mechanics section-Statics and Dynamics, 800 words) weighted at 40% covering LO1, LO2, LO3 and LO4. Meeting AHEP 3 Outcomes SM1b, D6, P3, P4.
- Portfolio of equally weighted 1-hour test and laboratory report (Fluid Mechanics section, 800 words) weighted at 30% covering LO1, LO2, LO3 and LO4. Meeting AHEP 3 Outcomes SM1b, D6, P3, P4
- Portfolio of equally weighted 1-hour test and laboratory report (Thermo-dynamics section, 800 words) weighted at 30% covering LO1, LO2, LO3 and LO4. Meeting AHEP 3 Outcomes SM1b, D6, P3, P4.
Students will be given formative guidance and feedback. Draft work will be reviewed during tutorials or electronically.