Module Details

Module Code: MECH7011
Title: Mechanical Materials (2D)
Long Title: Mechanical Materials (2D)
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5211 - Mechanical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: Two-dimensional stress and strain; thin-walled pressure vessels; slope and deflection of beams; buckling; strain energy; Mohr's circles.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Construct Mohr's circles of stress and strain.
LO2 Analyse introductory 2D stress/strain problems.
LO3 Predict buckling loads and modes in struts and columns.
LO4 Differentiate between different theories of failure in component design.
LO5 Analyse slopes and deflections in beams under a variety of loads and fixings.
LO6 Design a power transmission shaft to carry combined bending, torsional and axial loads.
LO7 Collect and collate; analyse and criticize; measurement data in the laboratory; and synthesize into technical report form.
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).
None.
Incompatible Modules
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None.
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.
Introductory Mechanics, Module 503.
 
Indicative Content
Direct Stress
Review of basic concepts: stress; strain; ductiles; brittles; testing and interpretation of results.
Elastic Constants
Isotropic behaviour and constants: Young's modulus (E); Shear modulus (G); Bulk modulus (K); Poisson's ratio (v).
Complex Stress and Strain
Stresses on oblique planes; stress transformation equations; principal stresses and maximum shear stress; Mohr's circle of stress. Strain transformation equations; principal strains and maximum shear strain; Mohr's circle of strain. Strain measurement.
Strain Energy
Strain energy in tension, bending, and torsion; volumetric and distortional strain energies; theories of failure; von Mises stress; relationships between isotropic elastic constants.
Thin-Walled Pressure Vessels
2D stress and strain analysis of cylindrical (pipeline) and spherical (balloon) pressure vessels; cylindrical vessels with hemispherical ends.
Beams
Slopes and deflections of simply supported and built-in beams using: Mohr's area-moment theorems; Macaulay's step functions.
Buckling
Definition of a strut; Euler's buckling load; strut end constraints.
Shaft Design
Torsion of solid and hollow circular shafts; design for combined axial/torsional/bending loads.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,7
Assessment Description
Laboratory exercises in beam loadings and strain measurements.
Assessment Type Open-book Examination % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 2,3
Assessment Description
Review questions on LOs 2,3.
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 4,6
Assessment Description
Review questions on LOs 4,6
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,6
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 Formal lectures. Every Week 2.50 2.5
Tutorial Contact Review problems in support of "Lecture" material. Every Week 0.50 0.5
Lab Contact Strain gauge; beam deflections; shear centre determination. Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Backup reading from supplementary texts. Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Hearn, E. J.. (1997), Mechanics of Materials Vol 1, 3rd. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,13,14,15,16, Butterworth-Heinemann, UK, p.450, [ISBN: 9780750632658].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Hibbeler, Russel C.. (2007), Mechanics of Materials, 7th. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13, Prentice Hall, NJ, p.928, [ISBN: 978-0132209915].
  • Beer, F. P., Johnston, E. R., DeWoolf, J. T.. (2006), Mechanics of Materials, 4th. 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,10,11, McGraw-Hill, NY, p.786, [ISBN: 9780073107950].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EBIOM_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Biomedical Engineering 3 Mandatory
CR_EMECH_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering 3 Mandatory
CR_EMECE_9 Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering 3 Mandatory