Module Details

Module Code: MECH6029
Title: Mechanics
Long Title: Mechanics
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: 9 programme(s)
Module Description: This module offers the students an introduction to the study of mechanics of machines and materials. It covers the basic principles in the area of statics and dynamics that are fundamental to engineering design.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Manipulate basic formulae and understand the basic SI system of units as applied to mechanics of machines and materials.
LO2 Apply conditions of equilibrium to coplanar force systems.
LO3 Define the relationships between mass, weight, acceleration and force.
LO4 Solve straight line motion problems.
LO5 Conduct lab experiments in mechanics as part of a team in a safe and appropriate manner and produce individual reports.
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
Units
Units SI Units, orders of magnitude. Definition of vector and scalar quantities.
Kinematics
Distance, displacement, speed, velocity, acceleration. Equations of motion. Addition and resolution of vectors. Speed Time graphs. Free falling bodies.
Kinetics
Force and acceleration, Newton’s Laws of Motion, mass, weight, gravity, momentum, conservation of momentum, moment of forces, torque. Applications of Newton’s 2nd Law.
Statics.
Force. Equilibrium and conditions of equilibrium of co-planar force systems. Parallelogram of forces. Resolution of forces, forces on an inclined plane for concentrated loads. Moment, principle of moments, couple.
Work Energy and Power
Work and Power. Potential Energy, Kinetic Energy, Conservation of Energy.
Friction.
Definition of friction and coefficient of friction. Applications to objects on level and inclined planes.
Stress and strain
Load, deformation, tensile testing, direct stress and strain. Modulus of elasticity.
Lab Programme
Safety lecture. Report writing lecture. Conduct practical experiments from the following list; 1 Static friction on a horizontal plane. 2 Acceleration due to gravity. 3 Equilibrium of a point. 4 Equilibrium of a rigid body. 5 Hooke's Law. 6 Modulus of Rigidity-Rubber Block. 7. Tensile Test. 8. Impact & Hardness tests.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 5
Timing Week 3 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
In class assessment
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
In class assessment
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 5
Assessment Description
Lab experiment reports
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
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 Lecture Every Week 4.00 4
Lab Contact Lab experiments Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self directed study and problem solving Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Russell C. Hibbeler (Author). (2015), Engineering Mechanics; Statics and Dynamics, 14th. Prentice Hall, [ISBN: 978-013391542].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Richard Gentle, Peter Edwards, Bill Bolton. (2001), Mechanical engineering systems, 1st. Butterworth/Heinemann, Oxford, [ISBN: 9780750652131].
  • John Hannah, M. J. Hillier. (1999), Mechanical engineering science, 3rd. Longman, Harlow, England, [ISBN: 0582326753].
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
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CR_EBIME_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering 2 Mandatory
CR_EBSEN_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Building Services Engineering 2 Mandatory
CR_EMECH_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering 1 Mandatory
CR_EENTE_6 Certificate in Engineering Technology 1 Mandatory
CR_EBIME_6 Higher Certificate in Engineering in Biomedical Engineering 2 Mandatory
CR_EBSEN_6 Higher Certificate in Engineering in Building Services Engineering 2 Mandatory
CR_EMECH_6 Higher Certificate in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering 1 Mandatory
CR_EMECN_7 Parttime - Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering 1 Group Elective 1