Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

The module is based on knowledge achieved in the module Introduction to mechanics and thermodynamics or similar.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Have an understanding of concepts such as force, moment and static equilibrium
• Have an understanding of the area moments of inertia and mass moments of inertia
• Have an understanding of the kinematics of rigid bodies
• Have an understanding of the kinetics of rigid bodies and systems of bodies in planar motion
• Have knowledge about 3D kinetics of rigid bodies
• Have an understanding of basic solid mechanics, including strain, stress and torsion
• Have understanding of the stresses in homogeneous beams, rods and shafts, including stress distribution in tension/compression, torsion and bending
• Have knowledge about the deflections of beams under loading

Skills

• Be able to select appropriate supports/end fixings for analysis of mechanical systems and their components
• Be able to analyse rigid planar mechanical structures, both statically and dynamically
• Be able to determine the area moments of inertia and mass moments of inertia of selected elements
• Be able to describe the forces and their action on rigid bodies in 3D
• Be able to analyse strains and stresses in elastic beams under various loading conditions
• Be able to analyse basic cases of deflections of beams

Competences

• Be able to use the acquired skills to the development and analysis of models of mechanical systems
• Be able to use the professional approach to analysis of mechanical systems in academic and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Be able to identify their own learning needs and to structure own learning in mechanical engineering

Type of instruction

The programme is based on a combination of academic, problem oriented and interdisciplinary approaches and organised based on the following types of instruction that combine skills and re-flection:

• lectures
• class teaching
• project work
• workshops
• exercises (individually and in groups)
• teacher feedback
• professional reflection
• portfolio work
• laboratory work
• e-learning

Extent and expected workload

Since it is a 5 ECTS course, the work load is expected to be 150 hours for the student.

Exam

Exams