1. Solve a Range of Problems in Solid Mechanics and Produce Viable Finite Element Analysis Solutions choosing an appropriate Solution Procedure and Making Use of Advanced Concepts and Principles (AHEP 4: B1, B3)
2. Reflect on the Outcomes of Laboratory Measurements and Determine the Accuracy of the Results (AHEP 4: B12)
3. Analyse, Interpret and Communicate effectively using Qualitative and Quantitative Data relating to Mechanical Systems by Preparing Reports producing an Understanding and Coherent Arguments to Specialist and Non-Specialist Audiences (AHEP 4: B17)
4. Discuss the Need for Simplifying Assumptions in order to Solve a Mathematical Problem obtained from a Physical Problem (AHEP 4:B1)

You will be required to complete two elements of summative assessment as follows:
1. A 2 hour-examination unseen 70% assessing LO1 and LO4
2. A report based on laboratory measurements 30% assessing LO2 and LO3
Students will be given formative guidance and feedback.

In this module you will be introduced to the 3D stress-strain problems in engineering. You will also be introduced more specific stress cases in high pressure applications (thick-walled cylinders and compound vessels). Different Failure modes including Failure under Fatigue condition is also introduced. Fatigue Life and S-N curve will also be part of this module. General procedures that are necessary to carry out a Finite Element Analysis (FEA) will also be introduced here. More specifically, you will cover the following topics:

1. 3D Stress-Strain-Transformation relationships
2. Thick-walled pressure vessels
3. Compound vessels of similar materials
4. Introduction to Fatigue (Fatigue Failure, Failure steps, S-N Curve and Fatigue Life)
5. Mathematical representation of FEA: Basic principles of FEA, 1D spring element plane truss elements, plane simple beam elements, local and global stiffness matrices.

This module will focus on 3D stress-strain problems in engineering. You will also be introduced more specific stress cases in high pressure applications and different failure modes including Failure under Fatigue condition. Fatigue Life and S-N curve will also be part of this module.

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.

1. Gere, J.M. and Goodno, B.J., (2017) Mechanics of materials. Ninth Edition. CL Engineering, Cengage Learning.
2. Hibbeler, R.C., (2018) Mechanics of materials. Tenth Edition. Pearson.
3. Megson, T.H.G., (2014) Structural and stress analysis. Third Edition. Butterworth-Heinemann.
4. Moaveni, S., (2014) Finite Element analysis: theory and applications with ANSYS. Fourth Edition. Pearson.
5. The Open University, (2016) Introduction to finite element analysis. First Edition.

Blackboard VLE
Library facilities
Standard office software
ANSYS (Student Version)