Statics
Forces, moments/couples, effects of friction, free body diagrams, equations of equilibrium, reaction forces/moments in simple statically determinate assemblies of rigid bodies.

Strength of Materials
Direct and shear stress/strain, Hooke’s law and elastic moduli (Young’s, shear, bulk), Poisson’s ratio, stress-strain relationships in 2 Dimensions.
Shear force and bending moment diagrams for beams with point and distributed loads. Second and polar moment of area for simple sections. Simple theory of elastic bending and torsion. Thin cylinders and spheres subjected to internal pressure.

Dynamics
Kinematics: Rectilinear and curvilinear motion of a particle, relative velocity and acceleration.
Kinetics: Newton's Law applied to rectilinear and curvilinear motion of a particle. Principles of work and energy, impulse and momentum approach to dynamics.
Vibrations: simple harmonic motion, natural frequency, and undamped free vibration.

Fluid Mechanics
Control volumes. Specific variables. Intensive and extensive properties. Flow regimes (laminar and turbulent), internal and external flow, hydrostatic pressure, buoyancy.

Thermodynamics
States of matter. Temperature scales. Heat, work, and power. Conservation of mass and energy. Sensible heat and internal energy. Efficiency and coefficient of performance. Gas laws. Polytropic processes. Conduction, convection and radiation mechanisms.

A single portfolio of work-based research and problem solving exercises of approximately 3,000 words, providing proof of achievement of all learning outcomes and weighted at 100%.

The module will run over 18 weeks (6 weeks in Semester 1 and 12 weeks in Semester 2).

Summative Assessment:
This will normally include 4 weeks for you to complete the assessments to be marked.

Formative Assessment:
Over this period, you will work through weekly self-instructional material (a mixture of text and video based materials and web resources) provided via the Blackboard VLE platform. These materials will provide a structured programme of specific activities and tasks which you will be asked to complete. This will involve reading and critically engaging with key texts, papers and other information sources. This work will mainly be undertaken on an individual basis, but at regular points throughout the module you will be expected to interact and share material, ideas and thoughts with the Module Tutors and other students studying this module.

Online Learning Activities will include a combination of the following:
Lectures/Tutorials
Group tutorials (Feedback)

Independent Learning Activities will include the following:
Independent Study
Practical work in Company’s facilities or Practical work in University’s Lab (if required)
Computer-based work using industry-standard packages
Reading and research

It is expected that you allocate a minimum of 15 hours to engage and interact with your Module Tutors and peers on the module and 135 hours on independent learning activities.

Ashby, M.F. & Jones, D.R.H. (2012) Engineering Materials 1: an introduction to properties, applications and design, 4th Edn., Elsevier Science and Technology.

Cengel, Y.A. et al. (2012) Fundamentals of thermal-fluid sciences, 4th Edn., McGraw-Hill.

Merriam, J.L. & Kraige, L.G. (2013) Engineering Mechanics Vol. 1: Statics, 7th Edn. (Student International Version), John Wiley & Sons.

Merriam, J.L. & Kraige, L.G. (2012) Engineering Mechanics Vol. 2: Dynamics, 7th Edn., John Wiley & Sons.

Access to the Blackboard VLE platform used for delivering the module,
Access to e-library resources provided by the University,
Access to University’s software packages,
Access to University laboratories if required,
Access to Company own facilities.

Module can only be studied as part of the MSc Engineering conversion course.

1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of a range of analytical methods applicable to mechanical and fluid systems.
(KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING, ANALYSIS)

2. Solve a range of mechanical and fluid system problems, including analysis of work-based components, systems and scenarios.
(APPLICATION, PROBLEM SOLVING)

3. Deploy accurately established analytical methods and enquiry and initiate and carry out investigations within mechanical engineering. Evaluate the use of Information Literacy, including the ethical use of information within the field.
(ENQUIRY)

4. Present appropriately the solutions to open and closed mechanical and fluid engineering problems.
(COMMUNICATION)