Postgraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2019-2020 (archived)
Module ENGI30520: SOLID MECHANICS 3
Department: Engineering
ENGI30520: SOLID MECHANICS 3
| Type | Tied | Level | 3 | Credits | 20 | Availability | Available in 2019/20 | Module Cap | None. |
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| Tied to | H1KA09 |
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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 Department of Engineering 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 familiar 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 of the Mechanics of Static Systems content via 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 the Mechanics of Dynamic Systems.
- 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 | |
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| 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 | |
| Dynamics coursework practical sessions | 9 | 1 per week | 1 hour | 9 | |
| Laboratories | 3 | Typically 1 per week | 3 hours | 9 | ■ |
| Preparation, reading and self study | 134 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Examination | Component Weighting: 80% | ||
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| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Written Examination | 2 hours | 100% | Yes |
| Component: Continuous Assessment | Component Weighting: 20% | ||
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Assignment | 100% | Yes | |
Formative Assessment:
Problem Sheets for lecture courses. 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