NG2S214 - Mechanical Science 2 01 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 | Version 5
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG2S214 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Mechanical Science 2 | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Ewen Constant | ||
| Module Team: | Ilias Lappas, Howard Jones, James Neal, Liam Richards, Matthew Wilmington, Nathan Thomas, Paul Curnick, Alun Williams, Carl Elliott, Sarah Moses, Olusanjo Fadiya, Seyedali Azimifar, David Dawkins | ||
| First Intended Intake: | NOV 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100190 - mechanical engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 5 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Apr 2025 |
| Valid To | 31 Jul 2027 |
Module Aims
Demonstrate an understanding and the ability to solve problems in static and dynamic systems using experimental analysis.
Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts in static and dynamic and solve engineering problems
Content Summary
Stress Transformations
- Plane Stress
- Principal Stresses
- Maximum in-plane Shear Stress
- Absolute Maximum Stress
- Mohr’s circle for Plane Stress
Design of Beams and shafts
- Parallel Axis Theorem
- Combined Bending and Direct Stress
- Buckling of Columns
- Deflection of beams and shafts
- Slope and displacement by integration
Torsion:
- Torsion on a circular shaft
- Angle of Twist
- Torsion formula
- Power Transmission
Balancing of Rotating Masses
- Coplanar and non-coplanar balancing through:
- Graphical MethodAnalytical Method
Gyroscopic Motion
Velocity Diagrams
Vibration
- Free and Forced Undamped Vibration
- Free and Forced Damped Vibration
Strain Energy Methods
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Tutorial | 24 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 4 |
| Directed Study | 65 |
| Independent Study | 83 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate an understanding of static and dynamic principles |
| LO2 | Apply a range of static and dynamic principles to engineering problems |
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Experimental analysis. Statics and dynamics lab. | 0 | 2000 | 40 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | Closed book examination. | 150 | N/A | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✘ | ✘ | |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✘ | ✘ | |