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Undergraduate Handbook 2016-2017 (archived)
Module ENGI3411: APPLIED MECHANICS 3
Department: Engineering
ENGI3411: APPLIED MECHANICS 3
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tied | 3 | 20 | Available in 2016/2017 | Durham |
Tied To
Pre-requisites
- • ENGI2221
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combinations
- As specified in Programme Regulations
Aims
- This module is designed solely for students studying School of Engineering and Computing Sciences degree programmes.
- Principles are introduced and/or developed in the subject areas of dynamics, materials, computational stress analysis and fatigue. Practical use of computational stress analysis is developed.
Content
- Dynamics, materials, computational stress analysis, fatigue.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of engineering subjects and mathematics relevant to dynamics, materials, computational stress analysis and fatigue.
Subject-specific Skills
- To critically analyse, evaluate and interpret engineering data.
Key Skills
- Numerical skills appropriate to an engineer.
- General problem solving skills that can be applied in a novel context.
- Capacity for self-learning in familar and unfamiliar situations
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- The courses in Mechanics of Static Systems and Mechanics of Dynamic Systems are covered in lectures, and are reinforced by seminars and problem sheets, leading to the required problem solving capability. Assessment through written examination enables each student to demonstrate their knowledge and an ability to analyse and solve new problems.
- Students are able to make use of staff Office 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.
- Coursework element containing practical exercises in Static and Dynamic FEA.
- A formative laboratory program develops practical laboratory skills and supports the module’s lecture material.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanics of Dynamic Systems lectures | 10 | 1 per week | 1 hour | 10 | |
| Mechanics of Static Systems lectures | 28 | 1 or 2 per week | 1 hour | 28 | |
| Revision seminars | 2 | term 3 | 1 hour | 2 | |
| Office Hours | as required | weekly sign-up sessions | up to 1 hour | 8 | |
| Static and Dynamic FEA coursework practical sessions | 9 | 1 per week | 1 hour | 9 | |
| Laboratories | 3 | Typically 1 per week | 3 hours | 9 | Yes |
| Preparation, reading and self study | 134 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Examination | 80% | Applied Mechanics 3 | 2 hours | 100% | none |
| Continuous Assessment | 20% | Static and Dynamic FEA coursework | 100% | none |
Formative Assessment
Problem Sheets for lecture courses. Laboratories.
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.