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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR |
| Module Title |
| Mechanics Of Solids |
| Reference |
EN2701 |
Version |
5 |
| Created |
January 2018 |
SCQF Level |
SCQF 8 |
| Approved |
March 2004 |
SCQF Points |
15 |
| Amended |
February 2018 |
ECTS Points |
7.5 |
| Aims of Module |
| To enable the student to extend their understanding of the basic concepts and theories of Mechanics of Solids and apply them in the areas of stress and structural analysis. |
| Learning Outcomes for Module |
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: |
| 1 |
Identify and analyse beam bending behaviour and the linear stress-strain and deflection relationships associated with statically determinate and indeterminate loading. |
| 2 |
Analyse complex stresses and strains in two-dimensions and explain the relationships between elastic constants. |
| 3 |
Explain and analyse torsional loading in shafts and shear stresses in beam bending. |
| 4 |
Evaluate strain energy methods to the load analysis of simple structures. |
| 5 |
Investigate experimentally the deflection of beams and torsion of shafts. |
| Indicative Module Content |
| Beam bending theory and the bending equation; properties of plane areas; beam deflection for statically determinate and indeterminate loading; stress-strain realtionships in two-dimensions and Mohr's circle techniques; strain gauge rosettes; relationships between elastic constants; torsion of circular section shafts; shear stresses in beams due to bending; introduction to strain energy methods in structural analysis. |
| Module Delivery |
| The module is delivered by means of lectures, tutorials and guided self-study and is integrated with applications in the laboratory. |
| Indicative Student Workload |
Full Time |
Part Time |
| 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 |
|
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| ASSESSMENT PLAN |
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. |
| Component 1 |
| Type: |
Coursework |
Weighting: |
50% |
Outcomes Assessed: |
5
|
| Description: |
Two items of coursework - a laboratory and an analytical investigation (25% weighting each).
|
| Component 2 |
| Type: |
Examination |
Weighting: |
50% |
Outcomes Assessed: |
1, 2, 3, 4
|
| Description: |
A closed book examination (50% weighting). |
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR |
| Explanatory Text |
| To pass the module students must achieve at least a grade D AND a minimum of 35% in the exam and coursework components. |
| Module Grade |
Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A |
=>70% |
| B |
60-69% |
| C |
50-59% |
| D |
40-49% |
| E |
35-39% |
| F |
0-34% |
| NS |
Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements |
| Prerequisites for Module |
Statics and Dynamics (EN1700) or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module |
None. |
| Precluded Modules |
None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY |
| 1 |
HEARN, E.J., 1997. Mechanics of Materials Vol 1. 3rd ed. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann. |
| 2 |
BENHAM, P.P., CRAWFORD, R.J. and ARMSTRONG, C.G., 1996. Mechanics of Engineering Materials. 2nd ed. London: Longman. |
| 3 |
HIBBELER, R.C., 2017. Mechanics of Materials. 10th ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall. |