MATH1144 Technology Mathematics.
GEEN1127 Design and Materials.

This module aims to introduce the theoretical principles needed in understanding the nature of motions and effect of forces on such motions for dynamic systems. It will also provide the skills required in the analysis of a range of problems in mechanics involving the determination of the stresses, strain, deformations for members under various common loading situations.

On successful completion of this module a student will be able to:
1 Undertake the analysis of the kinematic and kinetic principles that underpin the dynamics of engineering systems.
2 Demonstrate understanding of the importance of internal loadings and stresses, strains, deformations, and loading conditions on mechanics of engineering structures
3 Analyse the response of typical engineering systems subjected to various static and dynamic loading conditions, by utilizing the principles of engineering mechanics.
4 Reflect on the outcome of experimental work and formulate appropriate conclusions.

Part 1: Engineering Dynamics
• Kinematics of Motion:
o Motion representation; coordinate systems; rectilinear motion; equilibrium, free body diagrams, etc.
o 2D motion for rigid bodies and particles; coordinate systems; curvilinear motion; projectile motion; general motion; motion representation in 3D space, etc.
o Rigid bodies considerations; rotational motion; fixed-axes rotations; angular velocity; angular acceleration; rotational energy; etc.

• Kinetics of Motion:
o Newton’s Second law of motion; Force-mass-and-acceleration Method for solving kinetics problems; general kinetics of motion considerations.
o Impulse, Momentum, Impact, Coefficient of restitution; Energy dissipation; work and energy; conservation of energy, etc.

Part 2: Mechanics of Materials

• Introduction to stresses and Strains: The concept of internal resultant forces; normal and shear stresses; average stresses; strain; etc.



• Mechanics of pressurized vessels: Design considerations; thick and thin-walled cylindrical pressure vessels; cylindrical vessels; spherical vessels; failure modes; allowable loads, factor of safety.

• Mechanics of axially-loaded structures: Deformation, normal stresses and strains for prismatic and non-prismatic bars; stepped composite bars; statically determinate and indeterminate structures; special cases of axially loaded beams: thermal deformation and stress; stress concentrations.

• Mechanics of multiple-loaded structures: Introduction to multiple loaded analysis; plane stress; stresses on inclined planes; principal stresses; maximum shear stress; construction of Mohr`s circle for plane stresses and strains, strain rosettes.

• Mechanics of structures under flexural loads:
o Shear Forces and Bending Moment Diagrams in Beams: beam reactions; shear force and bending moment expressions; load, shear and moment relationships; construction of shear forces and bending moment diagrams

o Bending Stresses and Strains in Beams: beam deformation in pure bending; normal strains in beams; normal stresses in beams; shear stresses in beams; composite beams; stress concentration in beams.

• The module is a very fundamental Module in understanding the mechanical response of engineering structures. It is an analytical Module requiring intense learning over a sustained learning period. Therefore, the learning and teaching activities have been spread across a standard double term to allow students enough time to understand the principles of engineering mechanics.
• The learning and teaching activities will comprise a mixture of lectures, tutorials and laboratories designed to embed understanding of the fundamentals of engineering mechanics.
• Lectures will be delivered using a combination of traditional lecturer-centric approach as well as flipped classroom approach in which a problem-based learning pedagogy will be integrated within the flipped classroom.
• The focus of the lectures and tutorials will be on demonstrating using real problems the theoretical considerations and formulations needed when tackling engineering problems. This is designed to help students learn about the principles of engineering mechanics whilst solving real mechanical problems.
• Tutorial sessions will be dedicated to tackling textbook-style example problems to ensure students can relate theories developed in class to present analytical solutions to problems. This will prepare them for the exams.
• Laboratory sessions are designed to run across the year. An identified number of laboratories will be undertaken by the students to help them develop laboratory skills, report writing as well as statistical analysis of data collated from experiments.

Students are required to pass all elements of summative assessment in order to pass the module.

Lab practical and report - 30%
LO - 4.
Pass mark - 40%
1500 words.
Laboratory Based.

Exam - 70%
LO - 1-3.
Pass mark - 40%
2 hours.
Closed book exam.

Nature of FORMATIVE assessment supporting student learning:
Tutorials, Mock Exam.