Module Descriptors
APPLIED MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY
XXAT50364
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 5
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
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
- PRACTICAL NOT IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Texts
Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics (SI), Ferdinand Beer et. al., 2010, 9th Edition, McGraw-Hill, ISBN-10: 0071311076
Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Dymanics (SI), Beer, 2010, 9th Edition, McGraw-Hill, ISBN-10: 0071311084
Foundation Engineering Handbook, Robert Day, 2010, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill, ISBN-10: 0071740090
Statics and Mechanics of Materials, Ferdinand Beer et. al., 2010, 1st Edition, McGraw Hill, ISBN-10: 0073380156
Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Dymanics (SI), Beer, 2010, 9th Edition, McGraw-Hill, ISBN-10: 0071311084
Foundation Engineering Handbook, Robert Day, 2010, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill, ISBN-10: 0071740090
Statics and Mechanics of Materials, Ferdinand Beer et. al., 2010, 1st Edition, McGraw Hill, ISBN-10: 0073380156
Module Resources
Study guide
Library resources
Working model
MATLAB
Library resources
Working model
MATLAB
Module Indicative Content
The module gives the students the opportunity to develop their Applied Mechanics technology skills, knowledge and concepts studying.
Biaxial stress fields, thin cylinder stress analysis, failure criteria, buckling instability, Bending movement and deflection theory.
Forced damped vibration analysis of single degree of freedom systems, kinematics and kinetics
Balancing of rotating masses.
Biaxial stress fields, thin cylinder stress analysis, failure criteria, buckling instability, Bending movement and deflection theory.
Forced damped vibration analysis of single degree of freedom systems, kinematics and kinetics
Balancing of rotating masses.
Module Learning Strategies
12 x 2 hour lectures and seminars to support student learning.
Directed student-centred learning.
4 x 3 hour laboratory work to further specific aspects of contents.
This module may be delivered full-time on a block delivery basis by West Cheshire College.
Directed student-centred learning.
4 x 3 hour laboratory work to further specific aspects of contents.
This module may be delivered full-time on a block delivery basis by West Cheshire College.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
CE00027-1 Mechanical Principles or equivalent
Module Additional Assessment Details
Examination - Unseen in exam conditions length 2 hours (50%) which will assess Learning Outcome 1.
Practical work and reports (50%) which will assess Learning Outcome 2.
Practical work and reports (50%) which will assess Learning Outcome 2.