Module Details

Module Code: MECH H2003
Module Title: Statics 2
Title: Statics 2
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 Apply and solve equilibrium equations for rigid trusses and frameworks.
LO2 Apply and solve equilibrium equations for rigid frames and machines incorporating multi-force members.
LO3 Apply and solve equilibrium equations for beams (Shear Force & Bending Moment Diagrams).
LO4 Apply and solve problems for Belt Drives
LO5 Contribute effectively, as an individual and as part of a group, to the planning and realization of investigations in a laboratory environment into the effects of applied forces on components.
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
Frameworks
Determine the uniaxial force induced in the individual members of a loaded truss/frame by either the Method of Joints or the Method of Sections.
Frames & Machines
Determine the force induced in the individual members of a loaded frames and machines .
Shear Force and Bending Moment in beams
Shear force and bending moment distributions; Simply supported beams; Cantilevers; Concentrated loading; Uniformly distributed loading.
Belt Drives
Flat Belts, angle of lap, frictional effects, belt tensions. Vee Belt, effects of centrifugal tension, optimum velocity. Belt configuration.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment90.00%
Practical10.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 35
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Class Test
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 35
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Class Test
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,3,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Labs: Shear Force & Bending Moment. Framework.
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Computing Competencies Assignment
No End of Module Formal Examination
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, Routledge, p.350, [ISBN: 9781138781573].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • John Hannah,Marcus Jeans Hillier. Applied Mechanics, Longman Publishing Group, p.448, [ISBN: 9780582256323].
  • W. C. Bolton. Mechanical Science, Wiley-Blackwell, p.498, [ISBN: 9781405137942].
  • Keith M. Walker. Applied Mechanics for Engineering Technology, Prentice Hall, p.570, [ISBN: 9780131721517].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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