Module Descriptors
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
XXAT30342
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 3
30 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 96
Independent Study Hours: 204
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
- LABORATORY REPORT - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Texts
Applied Statics and Strength of Materials, L Spiegal and G F Linbrunner, 1991, MacMillan, ISBN: 0675-21123-9
Applied Mechanics, J D Walker, 1989, Edward Arnold, ISBN: 0-340-115394
Applied Mechanics, J D Walker, 1989, Edward Arnold, ISBN: 0-340-115394
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None
Module Resources
Video PC projection and laboratories
Module Learning Strategies
36 hours lectures/tuorials
12 hours practicals at a ratio of 1:20
Due to the introductory nature of the course, much of the course will be presented formally with tutorials of small groups where individual assistance can be given. Assignments will be set which will be used to develop the analytical activities of the student.
12 hours practicals at a ratio of 1:20
Due to the introductory nature of the course, much of the course will be presented formally with tutorials of small groups where individual assistance can be given. Assignments will be set which will be used to develop the analytical activities of the student.
Module Additional Assessment Details
1 x 2 hour examination (50%) which will assess Learning Outcome 1
1 x Laboratory report (50%) which will assess Learning Outcome 2
1 x Laboratory report (50%) which will assess Learning Outcome 2
Module Indicative Content
Application of the constant acceleration equations to projectiles.
Applications of Newton's laws of motion, conservation of energy, conservation of momentum, Archimede's principle and the continuity equation to engineering systems.
An introduction to the use of free body diagrams; modelling of beams to obtain reaction forces and shear force/bending moment relationships.
Fundamental engineering units, SI systems of units. Stresses and strains, mass, displacement, velocity, acceleration, momentum, linear and angular motion, temperature, pressure.
An introduction to the constant acceleration equations and the concepts of impulse, force, work, energy and power.
An explanation of systems modelling using resolution of vectors, case studies.
Technical report writing, working in teams.
Applications of Newton's laws of motion, conservation of energy, conservation of momentum, Archimede's principle and the continuity equation to engineering systems.
An introduction to the use of free body diagrams; modelling of beams to obtain reaction forces and shear force/bending moment relationships.
Fundamental engineering units, SI systems of units. Stresses and strains, mass, displacement, velocity, acceleration, momentum, linear and angular motion, temperature, pressure.
An introduction to the constant acceleration equations and the concepts of impulse, force, work, energy and power.
An explanation of systems modelling using resolution of vectors, case studies.
Technical report writing, working in teams.