Module Details

Module Code: MECH6035
Title: Statics, Stress and Strain
Long Title: Statics, Stress and Strain - M
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5211 - Mechanical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module offers students an introduction into the field of Statics, Stress and Strain.
 
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 using either the method of joints or the method of sections.
LO3 Construct shear force and bending moment diagrams for beams under various loading conditions.
LO4 Determine the stresses and strains in prismatic structures due to direct, shear and thermal loads.
LO5 Manipulate the Simple Bending and Simple Torsion equations to solve basic problems in beams and shafts having symmetrical cross sections.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Statics
Polygon of forces, General conditions of Equilibrium, Free body diagrams, Forces in loaded Frameworks (method of joints or method of sections), Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams (point, UDL and combined loading).
Stress and Strain
Stress and strain in prismatic structures due to direct/shear and thermal loading. Stress and strain in compound bars. Stresses in thin-walled cylindrical and spherical pressure vessels (joint efficiency and factor of safety). Simple Bending Equation (simply supported and cantilever beams having symmetrical cross section) Simple Torsion Equation. (solid, hollow and composite).
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
In class assessment on Statics, Frameworks & Shear Force and Bending Moment diagrams.
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
Take home assignment on Frameworks, Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams & Stress and Strain.
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 40
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 4,5
Assessment Description
In class assessment on Stress and Strain & Bending and Torsion.
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 Formal Lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Non Contact Self directed study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Formal Lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Non Contact Self directed study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Alan Darbyshire. (2010), Mechanical Engineering, Third Edition, Elsevier, [ISBN: 978-0-08-096577-2].
  • W. Bolton. (2006), Mechanical Science, Third Ed, Wiley, [ISBN: 978-1-4051-3794-2].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Russell C. Hibbeler. (2014), Statics and Mechanics of Materials, Fourth Ed, Pearson, [ISBN: 9780133451603].
  • Anthony M Bedford;Wallace Fowler;Yusof Ahmad. (2008), Engineering Mechanics, Fifth Ed. Pearson, [ISBN: 9810679637].
  • John Hannah, M. J. Hillier. (1999), Mechanical Engineering Science, Third Ed, Pearson, [ISBN: 9780582326750].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EMSCI_6 Certificate in Mechanical Science 1 Mandatory