Module Descriptors
TECHNOLOGY B
XXAT40355
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: David Link
Email: D.Link@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- LABORATORY LOG BOOK weighted at 50%
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
A Laboratory Log Book describing applications of a range of mechanical systems principles and relevant models (50%) to assess learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3.
A 2hr exam (50%) unseen in exam conditions assessing Learning outcome 1.
A 2hr exam (50%) unseen in exam conditions assessing Learning outcome 1.
Module Indicative Content
Fundamental units - the SI system of units. Introduction to direct stress and shear analysis. Free body diagram,
Scalar and vector quantities: force, mass, displacement, velocity, acceleration, momentum, relationship between linear and angular motion, temperature, pressure, introduction to fluid flow.
Introduction to the equations describing constant acceleration, friction.
Concepts of impulse, work, energy and power.
Bending moment and beam deflection analysis.
Scalar and vector quantities: force, mass, displacement, velocity, acceleration, momentum, relationship between linear and angular motion, temperature, pressure, introduction to fluid flow.
Introduction to the equations describing constant acceleration, friction.
Concepts of impulse, work, energy and power.
Bending moment and beam deflection analysis.
Module Learning Strategies
12 x 3 hour lectures and seminars delivered in the college.
10 x 8 hour industry based exercises to further understanding of specific aspects of the content.
A further 34 hours of independent learning and directed reading.
10 x 8 hour industry based exercises to further understanding of specific aspects of the content.
A further 34 hours of independent learning and directed reading.
Module Resources
Video, OHP and PC projection facilities.
Access to laboratory facilities at colleges.
Access to laboratory facilities at colleges.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Texts
An Introduction to Engineering Mechanics, D Reid, Palgrave, 2001, ISBN 0-333-93079-7
Applied Mechanics for Engineering Technology, K M Walker, Prentice-Hall, 2000, ISBN 0-13-084683-X
Fundamental Engineering Mechanics, PJ Ogrodnik, Longman, 1997, ISBN 0582297990
Applied Mechanics for Engineering Technology, K M Walker, Prentice-Hall, 2000, ISBN 0-13-084683-X
Fundamental Engineering Mechanics, PJ Ogrodnik, Longman, 1997, ISBN 0582297990