Module Details

Module Code: CIVL6001
Title: Introductory Applied Mechanics
Long Title: Introductory Applied 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: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: This module provides the student with an introduction to the study of engineering mechanics. It covers the analysis of static and dynamic systems.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Determine the resultant and equilibrant of a force.
LO2 Determine the reactions of simple structures using general conditions of equilibrium.
LO3 Derive the forces in members of plane pin-jointed structures.
LO4 Solve straight line motion, momentum, work, energy, and power problems.
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

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Indicative Content
Forces
Triangle and polygon of forces. Resultants and equilibrants. Graphical solutions. Resolution of forces. Moments of a force. Principle of Moments. General conditions of equilibrium.
Frameworks
Introduction to pin-jointed plane frameworks. Struts and ties. Method of Joints. Determination of forces in frameworks graphically.
Dynamics
Straight line motion. Displacement, velocity, acceleration, vertical motion under gravity. Newton's Laws of Motion. Momentum, work, energy and power.
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 5 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Test on forces and frameworks.
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
Test on dynamics.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 80
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
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 Delivery of module content Every Week 3.00 3
Tutorial Contact Problem solving Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Revision of lecture material 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 Delivery of module content Every Week 1.50 1.5
Tutorial Contact Problem solving Every Second Week 0.50 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Revision and study of lecture material Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.50
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Russell C. Hibbeler. (2015), Engineering Mechanics: Statics & Dynamics, 14th. Longman, [ISBN: 9780133915426].
  • John Hannah and M. J. Hillier. (1995), Applied mechanics, 3rd. Longman, London, [ISBN: 9780582256323].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Oliver Murphy. (2011), Fundamental Applied Maths, 2nd. Folens, [ISBN: 9781847411877].
  • Durka, Morgan & Williams. (2010), Structural Mechanics, 7th. Longman, [ISBN: 0582431652].
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_CCIVL_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering 1 Mandatory
CR_CENVI_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Engineering 1 Mandatory
CR_CCIVL_6 Higher Certificate in Engineering in Civil Engineering 1 Mandatory