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Programme and Module Handbook

Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2019-2020 (archived)

Module ENGI1091: Solid Mechanics and Structures 1

Department: Engineering

ENGI1091: Solid Mechanics and Structures 1

Type Tied Level 1 Credits 20 Availability Available in 2019/20 Module Cap 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 Department of Engineering degree programmes.
  • It provides a working knowledge of solid mechanics, structures and structural analysis
  • It shows how the material covered fits into the wider engineering context

Content

  • Mechanics at the material point
  • Mechanics of static systems
  • Drawing
  • CAD
  • Learning skills
  • Problem class
  • Laboratories:
  • M11 Tensile and compressive failure of materials
  • M12 Stress analysis under combined bending and torsion
  • M13 Beam deflections
  • Supervision

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:
  • A grounding in basic mechanics, and analysis of structural systems
  • Engineering drawing standards
Subject-specific Skills:
  • Solution of problems at the material point and structure level
  • Use of modern CAD packages
  • Understanding and production of engineering drawings
  • Production of solid models using a CAD system
Key Skills:
  • General problem solving skills
  • Numerical skills appropriate to an engineer
  • Competent use of IT relevant to an engineer

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

  • Lectures and associated tutorials, as lectures are the most efficient way to impart the required knowledge in this context
  • Laboratory sessions, with formative assessment, as these reinforce and provide application of the student's knowledge
  • Application of course material to weekly problem sheets, as this reinforces knowledge and provides training in problem solving
  • Practical Drawing and CAD sessions with summative assignments, which provide training in the production and interpretation of engineering drawings
  • Formative assessment of formal laboratory reports, as this trains the student in collating, analysing and presenting detailed technical information
  • Written examinations, as these can directly assess knowledge, understanding and problem solving ability.
  • 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 per lecture course.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity Number Frequency Duration Total/Hours
Lectures 40 2 per week 1 hour 40
CAD and Drawing Lectures 1 2 hours 2
Learning skills Lectures 2 1 hour 2
Tutorial Hours As required Weekly sign up sessions up to an hour 8
CAD and Drawing 10 1 per week 2 hour 8
Laboratories 3 1 per week 3 hours 9 ■
Problem Classes 4 1 per week 1 hour 4 ■
Supervision 7 1 per week 1 hour 7 ■
Reading, report writing, problem sheet completion and other self learning activities 108
Total 200

Summative Assessment

Component: Written Examination Component Weighting: 80%
Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
Written Examination 2 Hours 100% YES
Component: Coursework Component Weighting: 20%
Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
Assignment 100% YES

Formative Assessment:

Problems Sheets Laboratory Reports Collection Exam

■ 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