Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2023-2024 (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 2023/24 | Module Cap | Location | Durham |
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| Tied to | H100 |
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| 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% | ||
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| 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