NG2S230 - Engineering Mechanics 2 01 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 6
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG2S230 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Engineering Mechanics 2 | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Olusanjo Fadiya, Olusanjo Fadiya | ||
| Module Team: | Meinwen Taylor | ||
| 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 | 6 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Apr 2025 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To develop the students understanding of engineering principles in the areas of Statics and Dynamics.
To enable the students to analyse and solve more advanced problems in Statics and Dynamics.
To investigate a number of major scientific principles which underpin the design and operation of engineering systems.
Content Summary
Strain Transformations
- Plane Strain
- Principal Strains
- Maximum in-plane shear strain
- Absolute Maximum Strain
- Mohr’s circle for Plane Strain
- Strain Rosettes
Material property relationships
- Theories of Failure
- Von Mises Yield Criterion
- Buckling of Columns
Design of Beams and Shafts
- Parallel Axis Theorem
- Combined Bending and Direct Stress
- Combined Bending and Direct Stress – offset forces
- Deflection of beams and shafts
- Slope and displacement by integration
- Slope and displacement by Moment-Area method
- Statically Indeterminate Beams
Balancing of Rotating Masses
- Coplanar and non-coplanar balancing through:
- Graphical Method
- Analytical Method
Gyroscopic Motion
- Velocity and Acceleration Diagrams
- 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 complex static and dynamics systems and solve problems using experimental analysis |
| LO2 | Demonstrate an understanding and apply the concepts of static and dynamic analysis to solve complex engineering problems |
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Conduct a laboratory test and write a report examining an application of a concept in statics and/or dynamics | 0 | 2000 | 40 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | Closed book examination. | 180 | N/A | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |