Module Details

Module Code: MECH6030
Title: Mechanics of Machines
Long Title: Mechanics of Machines
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: 4 programme(s)
Module Description: This modules offers the learner an insight to engineering machine systems. This is often described as mechanisms, kinematics and dynamics of machines.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate knowledge of engineering principles fundamental to the Mechanics of Machines area of mechanical engineering practice.
LO2 Analyse and solve engineering problems involving machinery, using the principles of calculus and engineering science.
LO3 Design a machine system, component or process to meet a need.
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
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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
Angular Motion
Angular Displacement, Velocity and acceleration. Equations of angular motion, realtionship between linear and angular motion.
Dynamics
Conservation of linear momentum and energy. Newton's laws of motion. Torque and angular acceleration.
Simple Machines
Mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and efficiency.
Vehicle Dynamics
Equilibrium of rigid bodies, stability of vehicles on circular path. Balancing, gyroscope. Engine balancing.
Mechanical Vibrations
Simple harmonic motion. Free damped, forced and damped of a single degree of freedom systems, resonance, whirling of shafts, vibrating machinery.
Lubrication
Descriptive treatment of boundary, hydrostatic lubrication. Bearing selection.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework20.00%
End of Module Formal Examination80.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
In class design problem
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Group Presentation on a machine component system/concept.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 80
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
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 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self Study 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
  • John Uicker, Gordon Pennock Joseph Shigley. (2010), Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, 4th. Oxford University Press, New York, p.928, [ISBN: 0195371232].
  • Hannah, J. and Hillier, M. J.. (1995), Applied Mechanics, Addison Wesley, MA, [ISBN: 0582256321].
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_ESENT_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Sustainable Energy Engineering 4 Mandatory
CR_EMECH_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering 4 Mandatory
CR_EMECH_6 Higher Certificate in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering 4 Mandatory
CR_EMECN_7 Parttime - Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering 4 Group Elective 1