Module Details

Module Code: CIVL6006
Title: Mechanics of Materials
Long Title: Mechanics of Materials
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: 4 programme(s)
Module Description: This module covers topics in structural mechanics. Module content includes 2-D and 3-D force systems, bending and shear stress, and hydrostatics.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Resolve and apply conditions of static equilibrium to statically determinate 2-D and 3-D structures.
LO2 Determine stresses in members subject to bending moment, shear and axial forces.
LO3 Evaluate hydrostatic force systems.
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
Static equilibrium
Evaluation of forces, moment and equilibrium in statically determinate 2-D and 3-D structures
Axial stress and strain
Stress, strain, modulus of elasticity, behaviour of single and compound members
Elastic Theory
Beam sections subject to bending and shear stresses, moments of area, axis theorems, beam bending equation, bending-induced stresses, shear stresses
Hydrostatics
Hydrostatic terms and concepts: buoyancy and stability, Archimedes Principle, hydrostatic pressure on immersed plane areas
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework20.00%
End of Module Formal Examination80.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
In class assessment of the determination of forces and equilibrium in statically determinate force systems
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 2
Assessment Description
In class assessment of beam stresses
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 Presentation of theory and examples Every Week 3.00 3
Tutorial Contact Solution of problems Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self-directed 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
  • Barry Goodno and James M Gere. (2017), Mechanics of Materials, SI Edition, 9th. Cengage Learning, p.1152, [ISBN: 9781337093354].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Nageim, Dorka, Morgan and Williams. (2010), Structural Mechanics: Loads, Analysis, Materials and Design of Structural Elements, 7th. Prentice Hall, p.456, [ISBN: 9780132239646].
  • Meriam, Kraige and Bolton. (2016), Engineering Mechanics - Statics, 8th SI Version. Wiley, [ISBN: 978111904481].
  • Hulse and Cain. (2000), Structural Mechanics, 2nd. Palgrave, [ISBN: 0333804570].
  • R. Whitlow. (1991), Materials and structures, 2nd. Longman, Harlow, [ISBN: 9780582066984].
  • Derek Seward. (2014), Understanding Structures, 5th. Macmillian, [ISBN: 9781137376565].
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_CSTRU_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Structural Engineering 2 Mandatory
CR_EOMNI_8 Engineering Common Entry (Level 8) 2 Elective
CR_CCEEE_9 Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering (Environment and Energy) 2 Mandatory
CR_CSTEN_9 Master of Engineering in Structural Engineering 2 Mandatory