Module Details

Module Code: MECH6009
Title: Engineering Mechanics
Long Title: Engineering Mechanics
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5213 - Interdisciplinary Engineering
Module Delivered in: 7 programme(s)
Module Description: This module offers students an introduction to engineering mechanics.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Determine resultants and apply conditions of static equilibrium to plane force systems
LO2 Identify and quantify all forces associated with a static framework
LO3 Generate and sketch shear force and bending moment diagrams
LO4 Derive and apply stress and strain relationships in members subject to axial force, bending moment and torsion
LO5 Solve problems in kinematic and dynamic systems
LO6 Undertake laboratory practicals and report results
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
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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
Forces systems and equilibrium
Forces, moments, reactions and equilibrium in simple 2-D structures
Static trusses
Determine whether a 2-D truss is statically determinate and, if so, solve for the axial forces in the members
Shearing-force and bending-moment diagrams
Construct shear force and bending moment diagrams for beams under various loading conditions
Stress and strain (axial stress, bending stress, torsional stress)
Relationship between stress and strain in members subject to axial load, bending moment and torsion
Kinematics and dynamics
Velocity and acceleration, Newton's laws of motion
Laboratory Sessions
Laboratory experiments of static and dynamic systems
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework20.00%
End of Module Formal Examination80.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
In class assessment on the determination of forces in static frameworks.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 6
Assessment Description
Submission of written up laboratory experiments. Typically five experiments to be carried out and written up every two weeks for final submission on week 13.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 80
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,3,4,5
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final 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 Lecture Every Week 3.50 3.5
Lab Contact Laboratory session Every Second Week 0.50 1
Tutorial Contact Tutorial Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 7.50
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • P. S. Smith. (2001), Introduction to Structural Mechanics, Palgrave, Basingstoke, [ISBN: 978-0-333-96255-8].
  • James L. Meriam L. G. Kraige , Jeffrey N. Bolton. (2016), Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics, 8th. John Wiley & Sons, p.736, [ISBN: 978-111904481].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • J. Hannah, M.J. Hillier. (1995), Applied Mechanics, 3rd. Longman, p.464, [ISBN: 978-058225632].
  • R.C. Hibbeler. (2016), Engineering Mechanics: Statics in SI Units, 14th. Pearson, London, p.720, [ISBN: 978-129208923].
  • Bedford, Anthony. (2003), Engineering mechanics: statics & dynamics, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, [ISBN: 0130082090].
  • J. L. Meriam, L. G. Kraige. (2008), Engineering mechanics: Statics (Engineering Mechanics V. 1 1), 7th. Wiley, USA, [ISBN: 978-111816499].
  • Phil Dyke and Roger Whitworth. (2001), Guide to mechanics, Macmillan, Basingstoke, [ISBN: 978-0-333-79300-8].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Institution of Structural Engineers. (2019), Essential Knowledge Text No. 9, Essential Knowledge Series.
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_ECPEN_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Chemical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering 3 Elective
CR_EMECH_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering 1 Mandatory
CR_CSTRU_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Structural Engineering 1 Mandatory
CR_ESENT_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Sustainable Energy Engineering 1 Mandatory
CR_EOMNI_8 Engineering Common Entry (Level 8) 1 Mandatory
CR_CCEEE_9 Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering (Environment and Energy) 1 Mandatory
CR_CSTEN_9 Master of Engineering in Structural Engineering 1 Mandatory