1. Demonstrate a solid understanding of the fundamental engineering principles in solid mechanics and statics. (AHEP 4: F1)
2. Apply underlying solid mechanics and statics principles and concepts to the engineering field. (AHEP 4: F1)
3. Develop mathematical engineering models for practical problems. (AHEP 4: F1, F2)

A 2 hours online examination weighted at 100% assessing all Learning Outcomes. Meeting AHEP 4 Outcomes F1, F2.

This module is for DISTANCE LEARNING only.

It will cover the fundamental aspects required for engineering study, namely:-
- SI units, conversion factors
- Scalars, Vectors and Vector addition
- Linear, angular and curvillinear motion. Constant acceleration models
- Momentum. Impulse, Force, Newton's laws of motion
- Free body diagrams, modelling forces, resultant forces
- Beams in Bending
- Work, Energy and Power
- Stress, Strain and Hooke's Law: materials testing
- Bending and Torsion Equations
- Statics:, Shear Force & Bending Moment Diagrams,
- Stress / Strain Relationships,
- Deflection of Elastic Structures,
- Bending and Shear Stresses in Beams

This module will provide you with the basics of Mechanical Principles required to support your learning on the course, including concepts listed in the Indicative Content section. These include SI Units, Scalars and Vectors, Momentum, Beams in Bending, Stress and Strain relationships and Deflection of Elastic Structures.

You will be provided with material through a Virtual Learning Environment (for example, Blackboard). Material will be presented via a mixture of printable handouts, presentations and videos that will include both theory and worked examples. You will be required to keep up-to-date with the schedule and work through the tutorial questions to consolidate understanding. Support will be provided via a discussion group on Blackboard and contact with Module Tutors via email, telephone and/or video call (Blackboard Collaborate or Teams).

Alrasheed, S., (2019) Principles of Mechanics, Springer
Bedford, A. and Fowler, W., (1997) Statics: Engineering Mechanics, Addison-Wesley
Beer, F. P., (2011), Statics and Mechanics of Materials, McGraw-Hill
Hibbeler, R. C., (2018) Mechanics of Materials in SI Units, Pearson
Hibbeler, R. C. and Yap, K. B., (2019) Statics and Mechanics of Materials, Pearson
Meriam, J. L., Kraige, L. G. and Bolton, J. N., (2020); Meriam’s Engineering Mechanics: Statics, Wiley
Ogrodnik P. J., (1997) Fundamental Engineering Mechanics, Prentice Hall
Reid, D., (2000) An Introduction to Engineering Mechanics, Palgrave,
Riley, W. F. and Sturges, L. D., (1996) Engineering Mechanics: Statics, Wiley
Stroud, K. A. and Booth, D. J., (2020) Engineering Mathematics, Macmillan
Stroud, K. A. and Booth, D. J., (2020) Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Macmillan

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