Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2013-2014 (archived)

Module ENGI2141: Mechanics and Materials

Department: Engineering

ENGI2141: Mechanics and Materials

Type	Tied	Level	2	Credits	20	Availability	Available in 2013/14	Module Cap	None.	Location	Durham

Tied to	H100
Tied to	H103

Prerequisites

As specified in programme regulations.

Corequisites

As specified in programme regulations.

Excluded Combination of Modules

As specified in programme regulations.

Aims

This module is designed solely for students studying School of Engineering and Computing Sciences MEng and BEng degree programmes.
The module builds knowledge in the mechanics of dynamics and vibration, stress analysis of structures and sections, metallurgy and materials properties.
The module provides an introduction to finite element methods.

Content

Mechanics: Axisymmetric stress analysis problems, shear stresses due to bending, finite element analysis of simple beams and trusses, vibration of single degree of freedom and 2 degree of freedom systems, introduction to acoustics.
Materials: Atomic structure and Electronic materials, Metallurgy, Particulate materials.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:

At the end of the year the student should be able demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the theory and application of engineering mechanics and materials.

Subject-specific Skills:

Selection and application of appropriate analysis techniques.
Use of matrix algebra for problems in structural systems under static and dynamic loads.
Observation and recording of experimental data.
Preparation of technical reports.
Technical presentations.
The competent and safe use of laboratory equipment.
Understanding of risk assessment and COSHH.

Key Skills:

Numerical skills.
Analytical skills.
Time and resource management.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

The courses in Mechanics and Materials are covered in lectures which are supported by seminars and by weekly problem sheets leading to the required problem solving capability.
The topics covered in this module are analytical by nature and are assessed most effectively by timed, written examination which enables each student to demonstrate an ability to analyse and solve new problems.
A laboratory programme provides formative, hands-on experience in the subject area of mechanics and materials.
Students are able to make use of staff 'Tutorial Hours' to discuss any aspect of the module with teaching staff on a one-to-one basis. These are sign up sessions available for up to one hour per week.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity	Number	Frequency	Duration	Total/Hours
Mechanics of Dynamic Systems lectures	21	1 per week	1 Hour	21
Mechanics of Static Systems lectures	21	1 per week	1 Hour	21
Materials lectures	21	1 per week	1 Hour	21
Tutorial Hours	as required	weekly sign up sessions	up to 1 hour	8
Seminars	3		1 Hour	3
Mechanics and materials laboratories	3	1st and 2nd term	3 Hours	9	■
Problem classes	4		1 Hour	4	■
Preparation and Reading				113
Total				200

Summative Assessment

Component: Examination		Component Weighting: 100%
Element	Length / duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Mechanics 2 [Static Systems and Dynamic Systems]	2 hours	70%	yes
Materials 2 [Materials]	1 hour 10 minutes	30%	yes

Formative Assessment:

Laboratories.

■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University