Module Descriptors
STRESS ANALYSIS
MECH70733
Key Facts
School of Creative Arts and Engineering
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: David Cheshire
Email: D.G.Cheshire@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 15
Independent Study Hours: 135
Total Learning Hours: 150
Module Details
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Elastic deformation and failure criteria models for stress analysis. Finite element analysis theory and applications. Stress analysis using suitable software: model creation and optimisation, element types, meshing, boundary conditions, material properties, post processing of results for stress, strain, deflection, factor of safety etc. Vibration and frequency analysis.
ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT DETAILS
An assignment weighted 50% which will assess LOs 2, 3 and 4.
An online examination length 1 hour weighted at 50% which will assess LOs 1, 2 and 4.
An online examination length 1 hour weighted at 50% which will assess LOs 1, 2 and 4.
LEARNING STRATEGIES
The module will run over 24 weeks (12 weeks in both Semesters 1 and 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
Practical work in Company’s facilities or Practical work in University’s Lab (if required)
Computer-based work using industry-standard packages
Group tutorials (Feedback)
Independent Learning Activities will include the following:
Independent Study
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.
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
Practical work in Company’s facilities or Practical work in University’s Lab (if required)
Computer-based work using industry-standard packages
Group tutorials (Feedback)
Independent Learning Activities will include the following:
Independent Study
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.
REFERRING TO TEXTS
Case, J. et.al. (1999) Strength of Materials and Structures, 4th Edn., Elsevier Science
Moaveni, S. (2014) Finite Element Analysis: Theory and Application with ANSYS, 4th Edn., Pearson Education Ltd
Moaveni, S. (2014) Finite Element Analysis: Theory and Application with ANSYS, 4th Edn., Pearson Education Ltd
ACCESSING RESOURCES
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 such as ANSYS,
Access to University laboratories if required,
Access to Company own facilities.
Access to e-library resources provided by the University,
Access to University’s software packages such as ANSYS,
Access to University laboratories if required,
Access to Company own facilities.
SPECIAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Module can only be studied as part of the MSc Engineering conversion course.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. DEMONSTRATE A CRITICAL UNDERSTANDING OF STRESS ANALYSIS AND FINITE ELEMENT THEORY.
(Knowledge & Understanding, Learning)
2. ANALYSE AND MODEL ADVANCED STATIC MECHANICAL PROBLEMS.
(Analysis)
3. COMMUNICATE OUTCOMES OF AN ANALYSIS OF AN ENGINEERING COMPONENT IN A PROFESSIONAL MANNER.
(Communication)
4. USE FINITE ELEMENT METHODS AND APPLY THEM TO REAL STRUCTURES.
(Application)
(Knowledge & Understanding, Learning)
2. ANALYSE AND MODEL ADVANCED STATIC MECHANICAL PROBLEMS.
(Analysis)
3. COMMUNICATE OUTCOMES OF AN ANALYSIS OF AN ENGINEERING COMPONENT IN A PROFESSIONAL MANNER.
(Communication)
4. USE FINITE ELEMENT METHODS AND APPLY THEM TO REAL STRUCTURES.
(Application)