Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2021-2022 (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 2021/22	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
Problem sheets

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:

A grounding in basic mechanics, and analysis of structural systems

Subject-specific Skills:

Solution of problems at the material point and structure level

Key Skills:

General problem solving skills
Numerical skills appropriate 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
Application of course material to regular problem sheets, as this reinforces knowledge and provides training in problem solving
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
Tutorial Hours	As required	Weekly sign up sessions	Up to an hour	8
Reading, problem sheet completion and other self-guided learning activities				152
Total				200

Summative Assessment

Component: Written Examination		Component Weighting: 100%
Element	Length / duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Written Examination	2 hours	100%	Yes

Formative Assessment:

Problem sheets

■ 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