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Undergraduate Handbook 2025-2026 (archived)

Module ENGI1091: Solid Mechanics and Structures 1

Department: Engineering

ENGI1091: Solid Mechanics and Structures 1

Type	Level	Credits	Availability	Module Cap	Location
Tied	1	20	Available in 2025/2026		Durham

Tied To

Pre-requisites

As specified in programme regulations

Corequisites

As specified in programme regulations

Excluded Combinations

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	Component Weighting	Element	Length/Duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Written Examination	100%	On Campus Written Examination	2 hours	100%

Formative Assessment

Formative assessment is provided by means of compulsory formative problem sheets.

Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University.