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Programme and Module Handbook

Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2025-2026

Module ENGI1091: Solid Mechanics and Structures 1

Department: Engineering

ENGI1091: Solid Mechanics and Structures 1

Type Tied Level 1 Credits 20 Availability Available in 2025/2026 Module Cap Location Durham
Tied to H100
Tied to H103
Tied to H211
Tied to H214
Tied to H311
Tied to H314
Tied to H411
Tied to H511
Tied to H514
Tied to H711
Tied to H714
Tied to H811
Tied to H911

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.
  • AHEP4 Learning Outcomes: In order to satisfy Professional Engineering Institution (PEI) accreditation requirements the following Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (AHEP4) Learning Outcomes are assessed within this module:
  • C1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems (exam assessed).
  • C2. Analyse complex problems to reach substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles (exam assessed).
  • C3. Select and apply appropriate computational and analytical techniques to model complex problems, recognising the limitations of the techniques employed (exam assessed).
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 encouraged to make use of staff 'Surgeries' (otherwise "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.
  • The following Laboratory Classes (assessed as part of ENGI1171 Engineering Practice) relate to content taught in this module: M11 Tensile Stress and Compressive Failure; M12 Stress Analysis; M13 Bending and Deflection of Beams.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity Number Frequency Duration Total/Hours
Lectures 38 2 per week 1 hour 38
Surgeries 20 As required, weekly sign-ups available throughout the year Optional attendance as required 10
Revision Classes 2 1 hour 2
Preparation and Reading 150
Total 200

Summative Assessment

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

Formative Assessment:

Formative assessment is provided by means of compulsory formative 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