Module Details

Module Code: MECH C1605
Module Title: Static Mechanics
Title: Static Mechanics
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Cathal Nolan
Module Author:: Joe Dillane
Domains:  
Module Description: To provide the student with an understanding of the underlying scientific principles of Static Mechanics
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Interpret written descriptions of practical static problems.
LO2 Translate written descriptions of static systems into mathematical form as part of the solution.
LO3 Select appropriate mathematical formulae for a given problem and solve.
LO4 Perform experiments on mechanical engineering science topics and interpret the results.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Units of Measurement
International system of units. Mass, Length, Time, Density, Force, Weight
Strength of Materials
Direct Stress and Strain. Hooke’s Law. Modulus of elasticity. Factor of Safety.
Moments of Forces
Principle of Moments. Static Equilibrium. Reaction Forces. Applications of Moments.
Static Friction
Static Friction Coefficient, Coulombs Laws. Non-Parallel Applied Force.
Simple Frameworks
Triangle of Forces. Polygon of Forces. Parallelogram of Forces. Resolution of forces. Struts and Ties.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment10.00%
Practical30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
In class/online assessment
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Written lab reports for a number of lab experiments: Triangle of Forces, Static Friction Coefficient, Centre of Gravity, Young’s Modulus, Hooke’s Law, Modulus of Rigidity
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Computer Competencies Assignment
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
An end of module terminal examination assessing all content covered from week 1.
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00 48
Laboratory Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00 12
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 4.33 65
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • John Bird,Carl Ross. Mechanical Engineering Principles, 4th. Routledge, p.388, [ISBN: 978036725324].
  • John Bird. Science and Mathematics for Engineering, 6th. Routledge, p.576, [ISBN: 978036720474].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • William Bolton. Physical Science for Technicians, [ISBN: 0070842167].
  • GL Houpt. Science for Mechanical Engineering Technicians, McGraw-Hill, [ISBN: 0070942625].
  • John Hannah,Marcus Jeans Hillier. Mechanical Engineering Science, Addison-Wesley Longman Limited, p.522, [ISBN: 0582326753].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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