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MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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Module Title | |||
Statics and Dynamics | |||
Reference | EN1700 | Version | 8 |
Created | March 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
Approved | March 2004 | SCQF Points | 15 |
Amended | August 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
Aims of Module | |||
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To enable the student to understand the basic concepts and theories of applied mechanics. |
Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
1 | Apply the concept of equilibrium of forces and moments, tensile and compressive loading, on materials and simple experimental systems. |
2 | Determine the forces on beams and pin-jointed structures. |
3 | Process the kinematics of simple translation and rotational systems, kinetics of rigid bodies involving the concepts of work, power and energy. |
4 | Obtain friction force and mass moment of inertia applied to the dynamics of simple experimental systems. |
Indicative Module Content |
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Statics: Forces, moments and equilibrium. Load analysis of plane, pinned frames (trusses). Shear forces and bending moments in beams. Simple tensile, compressive and linear-elastic material behaviour. Dynamics: Rectilinear and curved path motion of particles including non-constant acceleration case. Newton's Laws applied to rigid body kinetics of linear and circular motion systems including the effect of friction. Mass moment of Inertia. Impulse and momentum. |
Module Delivery |
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The module is delivered by means of lectures, tutorials and guided self-study and is integrated with applications within the laboratory. |
Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
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Contact Hours | 50 | 50 |
Non-Contact Hours | 100 | 100 |
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |   |   |
ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
Component 1 | |||||
Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Description: | Closed book examination |
MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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Explanatory Text | |
The assessment of this module comprises 100% on an Examination. To pass this module, a minimum D grade is required. | |
Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
A | A |
B | B |
C | C |
D | D |
E | E |
F | F |
NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
Module Requirements | |
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Prerequisites for Module | None. |
Corequisites for module | None. |
Precluded Modules | None. |
INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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1 | HEARN, E.J., 1997. Mechanics of Materials: Volume 1. 3rd ed. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann. |
2 | MERIAM, J.L. and KRAIGE, L.G., 2016. Engineering Mechanics (Statics and Dynamics). 8th ed. New York: Wiley. |
3 | CLIFFORD, M., 2009. Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Part 1. London: Hodder Education. |