1. Solve a Range of Problems in Solid Mechanics and Produce Viable Solutions choosing an appropriate Solution Procedure and Making Use of Advanced Concepts and Principles (AHEP 4: F1, F2)
2. Discuss the Need for Simplifying Assumptions to Solve a Mathematical Problem obtained from a Physical Problem (AHEP 4: F1, F6)
3. Develop mathematical engineering models for practical problems. (AHEP 4: F1, F2, F6)

A 2-hours online examination weighted at 100% assessing all Learning Outcomes. Meeting AHEP 4 Outcomes F1, F2, F6.

In this module you will be introduced to the 2D stress-strain problems in engineering. You will also be introduced more specific stress cases in high pressure applications (thin-walled cylinders). Mohr’s circle for stresses and strains will also be part of your curriculum in this module. Failure theories and yield criteria will also be included in this module. Buckling criteria including Euler and Rankine-Gordon criteria will also be part of module contents. Strain Energy and Castigliano Theorems will also be introduced here. Free and Forced Vibrations of 1DOF along with balancing of rotating masses will also be part of the module. More specifically, you will cover the following topics:

1. 2D Stress Analysis – Stress Transformations
2. 2D-Stress Analysis – Principles Planes
3. 2D-Strain Analysis
4. Mohr’s Circles
5. Failure Criteria
6. Buckling Analysis
7. Strain Energy and Castigliano Theorems
8. Free Undamped Vibrations of 1DOF system
9. Free damped Vibrations of 1DOF Systems
10. Torsional Vibrations
11. Balancing of rotating masses

In this module, you will be provided with learning material and advanced concepts such as 2D Stress Analysis, Mohr’s Circles, Failure Criteria, Buckling Analysis, Strain Energy, Torsional Vibrations and Balancing of Rotating masses.

Distance Learning using the Blackboard VLE. Use of libraries and on-line research. Learning will be supported by student centred tasks to build towards the final examination and assignments. Links to on-line video and student research will support the materials on Blackboard VLE.

o Gere, J.M. and Goodno, B.J., (2017) Mechanics of materials. Ninth Edition. CL Engineering, Cengage Learning.
o Hibbeler, R.C., (2018) Mechanics of materials. Tenth Edition. Pearson.
o Megson, T.H.G., (2019) Structural and stress analysis. Fourth Edition. Butterworth-Heinemann.
o Singiresu, S. RAO, (2017) Mechanical vibrations. Sixth Edition. Pearson.

Blackboard VLE
Library facilities
Computer and Internet connection for Online Test and access to Blackboard