MG5002 – Mechanics
Module code
MG5002
Module title
Mechanics
Prescription
To enable students to gain an understanding of the fundamental principles and laws of mechanics.
Programmes
- SC1001
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Analyse basic theory and principles of forces in mechanics and their relationship to engineering applications. Analyse motion, forces and motion, work and energy problems and their relationship to engineering applications. Analyse the principles of fluids
- Content
- Basic mechanical theory as applied to 2-dimensional systems Systems of static loads and simple frameworks Shear force and bending moment diagrams Friction on level and inclined surfaces Centroid and Centre of Gravity Linear and angular motion Forces and motion Work and energy Relative motion Principles of fluids
