NG1S504 - Mechanics and Design 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG1S504 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Mechanics and Design | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Mechanical | ||
| Module Leader: | Ewen Constant, Rae Gordon | ||
| Module Team: | Sam Childs, Matthew Jones, Gary Dornan, Adrian Pitman, Meinwen Taylor | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | 2026 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100182 - engineering design | 100190 - mechanical engineering | 100430 - mechanics |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 20 | 20 | 60 |
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2021 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
The aim of this module is to introduce the students to elements involved in the mechanical design of machines/products.
Content Summary
Mechanics
- Analysis of truss frames.
- Analysis of beam bending.
- Equations of motion.
- Friction
Materials
- Tensile Test (Metals, Plastics, Composites, etc.)
- Impact testing for toughness
- Hardness testing
Design
- The design process.
- Identifying needs
- Design specifications
- Concept design
- Design Evaluation
- Detailed design
- Introduction to computer aided design
- Creating solid models
- Creating engineering drawings
- Creating assembly modelling
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 6 |
| Demonstration | 6 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 18 |
| Supervised time in studio/workshop | 18 |
| Independent Study | 90 |
| Directed Study | 48 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 14 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Carry out analysis on simple structures. |
| LO2 | Determine material properties through experimentation. |
| LO3 | Produce designs using computer aided design software. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Logbook/1000 Word Written Report (Mechanics)/1000 Word Written Report (Materials)/Solid Modelling/Assemble Modelling/Technical Drawing | 0 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |