Module Details

Module Code: CIVL6025
Title: Solid Mechanics
Long Title: Solid Mechanics
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5822 - Civil Engineering
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module will enable the learner to understand and solve problems of bending stresses, shear stress, composite sections, and combined bending and direct stress.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Determine stresses due to bending in beam cross-sections and carry out simple beam design
LO2 Evaluate shear stresses in rectangular and non-rectangular cross-sections
LO3 Determine the state of stress in a structure subject to combined bending and direct stress
LO4 Calculate stresses due to bending moment in composite sections and carry out simple design of composite beams including reinforced concrete
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).

Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.

No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Bending stress
Neutral axis, second moment of area, parallel axis theorem, elastic section modulus, plastic section modulus, elastic bending equation, bending stresses at collapse, limits of stress, simple beam design
Shear stress
Average shear stress, maximum shear stress, shear strain, distribution of shear stress in a cross-section, rectangular and non-rectangular sections
Composite sections
Modular ratio, transformed section, bending and shear stress, composite beam sections, limits of stress
Combined bending and direct stress
Stresses due to axial force and bending moment about a single axis, kern points, bending about two axes, limits of stress, stress under foundation, wall and column structures
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
In class assessment on the evaluation of stresses in members subject to bending and / or shear stresses.
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
In class assessment on the evaluation of stresses in single and composite members subject to combined and / or direct stresses.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory and examples Every Week 3.00 3
Tutorial Contact Problem solving Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review/revision of module content Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory and examples Every Week 1.50 1.5
Tutorial Contact Problem solving Every Second Week 0.50 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent directed learning of module content Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review/revision of module content Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.50
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Barry Goodno and James H Gere. (2017), Mechanics of Materials, SI Edition, 9th. Cengage Learning, [ISBN: 978133709335].
  • Meriam, Kraige and Bolton. (2016), Engineering Mechanics - Statics, SI Edition, 8th. Wiley, [ISBN: 978111904481].
  • Hulse and Cain. (2000), Structural Mechanics, Palgrave, [ISBN: 0-333-80457-0].
  • Ray Hulse, Jack Cain. Structural Mechanics Worked Examples, [ISBN: 9780230579811].
  • Seward, D.. (2014), Understanding Structures, 5th Revised Ed.. Palgrave Macmillian, UK, p.336, [ISBN: 9781137376565].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • R. Whitlow. (1991), Materials and Structures, 2nd Ed. Longman, Harlow, [ISBN: 9780582066984].
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Mike Bather, Peter Bullman. (2017), Essential Knowledge Text No. 12: Flexure and flexural structures, The Institution of Structural Engineers - Essential Knowledge Series.
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CCIVL_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering 5 Mandatory