Structural Analysis
Prediction of stresses in axisymmetirc systems/ thick walled cylinders.
Matrix methods
Direct and potential energy formulations
Introduction to Finite Element Analysis. Practical application to stress analysis of real problems

Vibration analysis
Modelling of MDOF systems using Newtonian, Lagrangian, influence coefficients and observational methods.
Determination of system modes using frequency iteration, matrix iteration, Holzer and FEA methods.
Experimental modal analysis.
Use of Finite Element Analysis

Learning on all aspects of the contents will be facilitated by attending lectures.
Practical and analytical assignments using laboratory equipment
Problem solving and student centred learning
Contact hours: 48hrs lectures:48 hrs laboratory/tutorials

Fundamental Engineering Mechanics, P J Ogrodnik, Prentice Hall, 1998, ISBN-10: 0582297990
Mechanics of engineering materials, PP Behham et al, Longman, 1996, ISBN: 0582251648
Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics (SI), Ferdinand Beer et. al., 2010, 9th Edition, McGraw-Hill, ISBN-10: 0071311076
Theory of Vibrations with Applications, W Thomson, 2003, Chapman Hall, ISBN: 074874380 4
Mechanics of Solids and Structures, 2003, D Rees, McGraw Hill, ISBN: 1860942180
Relevant IMechE journals.

Pc to host ANSYS, SolidWorks, MATLAB, Labview

Vibration
Optical vibration isolation table
2DOF vibration rig(s)
MDOF vibration rig(s)
Spectrum analyser(s)

Stress Analysis
Thick walled Cylinder
Beams in bending
Complex structures under loading.

Prior study of Mechanical and Fluid System (CE20015-5) or equivalent.

2 x class tests at 25% each
2 Lab assignments 25% each

• 2 class tests
• 2 lab assignments