DE4302

Module code

DE4302

Module title

Mechanics

Prescription

To develop a sound understanding of the principles of mechanics

Programmes

SC1101

NZQA Level

Level 4

NZQA Credits

15

Delivery method

Web-Enhanced

Learning hours

Total learning hours: 150

Resources required

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1.Demonstrate the correct use of analysing forces and moments in mechanical systems.
2.Calculate indirect stresses (bending and torsion) in mechanical components and select appropriate sections from standard tables.
3.Demonstrate an understanding of energy in mechanical system, including the Conservation of energy theory.
4.Demonstrate an understanding of the forces, moments and torques resulting from linear acceleration, rotational acceleration, and centripetal acceleration.
Content: FBD for beams with point and UD loads
Shear Force and Bending Moment diagrams. Points of contra flexure
Equivalent single force to multiple forces
Equivalent force and moment
FDB for non-concurrent force systems.
Pin-jointed frameworks by graphical and analytical techniques. Bow's notation.
Second moments of area, parallel axis theorem, section modulus.
Bending stresses. Selection of sections from Steel Property Tables.
Combined bending and direct normal stress applications
Torsional shear stresses and angular displacements in solid and hollow shafts. Polar second moments of area.
Work and Power, Efficiency
Conservation of energy; Potential, Kinetic and strain energy, Linear and rotational.
Inertia forces, Dynamic FBD (blocks on slope with friction and acceleration)
Centripetal and centrifugal forces and applications, bodies cornering.
Moments of inertia, radius of gyration and applications e.g. flywheels.
Assessment Criteria: Assignments, Tests 20
Laboratory (Practical) 30
Examination 50

DE4302 – Mechanics