Engineering Mechanics (H1028)
Engineering Mechanics
Module H1028
Module details for 2021/22.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module Outline
Force, moment of a force; Static equilibrium; Plane trusses; Centroid. Friction.
Kinematics of particles: linear motion of a particle, curvilinear motion, characteristics of the motion in various systems of reference.
Kinematics of rigid bodies, translation, rotation about a fixed axis; plane motion;
Kinetics of particles and rigid bodies. Application of Newton's second law. Moments of inertia. Impulse-momentum equation; Angular momentum; Impact. Work-energy equation. Dynamics of a rigid rotating about a fixed axis. Dynamics of a rigid in plane motion.
Library
Engineering mechanic, Statics, Bedford, A, Fowler, W., any edition
Engineering mechanic, Statics and Dynamics, Bedford, A, Fowler, W., any edition
Engineering mechanics , Vol. 1, Statics, Meriam, J. L, Kraige, L.G., Wiley, any edition
Statics, Hibbeler, R.C., SI, ed. Pearson
Mechanics for engineers, Statics, Beer, F. P., Johnston, E. R., any edition
Engineering mechanics , Vol. 2 Dynamics, Meriam, J. L, Kraige, L.G.
Mechanics for engineers, Dynamics , Beer, F. P., Johnston, E. R.
Engineering mechanics, Dynamics, Hibbeler, R. C
Engineering mechanics, Dynamics, Shelley, J.F.,
Engineering vibration, Inman, D.J., 2008
Module learning outcomes
Evaluate the conditions of equilibrium of solid objects and make sound judgement whether statically determinate or indeterminate methods apply.
Understand the concepts of velocity and acceleration and evaluate them for various kinds of motion of solid bodies.
Apply the knowledge and underlying principles which govern the interactions between solid bodies to study their motion.
Understand the basic theory and concepts of mechanical vibrations of structures and calculate main characteristics of motion.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Based Exam | Semester 2 Assessment | 75.00% |
| Coursework | 25.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | T2 Week 7 | 20.00% |
| Problem Set | T2 Week 11 | 20.00% |
| Group written submission | T2 Week 6 | 20.00% |
| Problem Set | T2 Week 4 | 20.00% |
| Report | T2 Week 9 | 20.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111110 |
| Spring Semester | Practical | 1 hour | 00001000000 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 3 hours | 01000000000 |
| Spring Semester | Laboratory | 3 hours | 00000010100 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111110 |
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 1 hour | 01010101010 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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