Engineering Mechanics - 2023 entry
MODULE TITLE | Engineering Mechanics | CREDIT VALUE | 15 |
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MODULE CODE | ENE1007 | MODULE CONVENER | Dr Jean Paul Kone (Coordinator) |
DURATION: TERM | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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DURATION: WEEKS | 10 |
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) | 78 |
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The module aims to provide you with a fundamental understanding of static and dynamic mechanics and mechanical behaviour. You will acquire an appreciation of the purpose, behaviour and performance of systems, rigs and equipment used throughout your course of study and further career.
- Static force systems. Staics of a particle (force vectors operation, resultant force, free body diagrams, condition for static equilibrium). Statics of a rigid body (moment of a force, free-body diagrams, condition for static equilibrium).
- Structural analysis. Internal force (internal loading developed in structural members, shear and moment equations and diagrams). Simple trusses (free-body diagrams, equations of equilibrium, the method of joints, zero-force members, the method of sections). Frames and simple machines (free-body diagrams, equations of equilibrium)
- Strength of materials. Concepts of stress and strain (Calculation of stresses and strain [deformation] in components subject to axial and shear loading; analysis of load-deformation behaviour of materials through tensile test, Young’s Modulus, Poisson’s Ratio, yield stress, tensile strength, and shear strength; application to design and structural integrity).
- Friction. Characteristics of dry friction (static friction, equilibrium, impending motion, motion, the angle of friction and total reaction). Applications of friction (wedges, the ladder problem, screws, journal bearings).
- Kinematics. Kinematics of a particle (position, displacement, velocity and acceleration in rectilinear motion; position, displacement, velocity and acceleration in general curvilinear motion; curvilinear motion rectangular components of position, velocity and acceleration; motion of a projectile; absolute dependent motion of two particles; relative motion of two particles). Planar rigid body kinematics (position, velocity and acceleration in rectilinear and in curvilinear translation motions; angular position, angular displacement, angular velocity, and angular acceleration in angular motion).
- Kinetics. Kinetics of a particle (equations of motion, application of Newton’s second law of motion, application of Newton’s law of gravitational attraction, use of work and energy principles, application of impulse and momentum methods). Planar kinetics of a rigid body (mass moment of inertia, equations of motion for the body’s rotation about a fixed axis).
- Vibration. Simple harmonic motion (periodic time, frequency, amplitude, mass-spring damper). Simple pendulum. Resonance. Introduction to free and forced vibration.
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities | 52 | Guided Independent Study | 98 | Placement / Study Abroad |
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Category | Hours of study time | Description |
Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 44 | Lectures |
Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 8 | Practical laboratory sessions |
Guided independent study | 98 | Private study |
Form of Assessment | Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) | ILOs Assessed | Feedback Method |
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Regular tutorial questions | 1 hour | 1 - 6 | Tutorial sessions, online solutions |
Coursework | 40 | Written Exams | 60 | Practical Exams |
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Form of Assessment | % of Credit | Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) | ILOs Assessed | Feedback Method |
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Online assessment | 15 | 5 hours | 1 - 6 | Computer based |
Laboratory reports | 25 | Combination of methods (written, presentation, online etc) | 1 - 6 | Written feedback |
Examination | 60 | 2 hours | 1 - 6 | Tutor meeting |
Original Form of Assessment | Form of Re-assessment | ILOs Re-assessed | Time Scale for Re-reassessment |
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Summative assessment | Additional assessment | 1 - 6 | Referral/deferral period |
Examination | Additional examination | 1 - 6 | Referral/deferral period |
If a student is referred or deferred, the failed / non-completed component(s) will be re-assessed at the same weighting as the original assessment.
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener
Web based and electronic resources:
ELE – https://ele.exeter.ac.uk/
Powerpoint presentations: PDFs available on ELE.
Other resources:
The Academic Support Unit have information on development of personal skills.
Reading list for this module:
Type | Author | Title | Edition | Publisher | Year | ISBN |
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Set | J. Hannah and Hillier | Applied mechanics | 3rd | Longman | 1995 | |
Set | J.L. Meriam, L.G. Kraige | Engineering Mechanics. Volume 1 | John Wiley & Sons | 2008 | ||
Set | Breithaupt, J. | Physics | Macmillan Foundations | 1999 | ||
Set | Hibbeler, R. C | Engineering Mechanics Statics | 4th | Collier Macmillan | 1986 | |
Set | Drabble, G.E. | Dynamics | Macmillan | 1987 | ||
Set | Harrison, H. R., Nettleton, T. | Principles of Engineering Mechanics | Edward Arnold | 1994 | ||
Set | Daintith (Editor) | Oxford Dictionary of Physics | 6th | Oxford University Press | 2009 |
CREDIT VALUE | 15 | ECTS VALUE | 7.5 |
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PRE-REQUISITE MODULES | None |
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CO-REQUISITE MODULES | None |
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) | 4 | AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING | No |
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ORIGIN DATE | Tuesday 10th July 2018 | LAST REVISION DATE | Friday 15th March 2024 |
KEY WORDS SEARCH | Engineering mechanics; motion; force; moments; couple; kinematics; torque; harmonic motion; stress; strain. |
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Please note that all modules are subject to change, please get in touch if you have any questions about this module.