Module Details

Module Code: MECH H3602
Module Title: Mechanics of Materials 2
Title: Mechanics of Materials 2
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Cathal Nolan
Module Author:: Edmond Tobin
Domains:  
Module Description: The student will be able to compute standard structural calculations and describe standard structural practices related to aviation.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Evaluate the general design concepts of an aircraft structure
LO2 Calculate minimum beam sizes from shear and bending moment calculations.
LO3 Predict the behaviour and/or failure of mechanical systems subjected to loads.
LO4 Apply software applications to predict the behaviour of mechanical systems subjected to loads.
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
None
 
Indicative Content
Airframe Structures - General Concepts
Airworthiness requirements for structural strength; Structural classification, primary, secondary and tertiary; Fail safe, safe life, damage tolerance concepts; Zonal and station identification systems; fatigue; Drains and ventilation provisions; System installation provisions; Construction methods of: stressed skin fuselage, formers, stringers, longerons, bulkheads, frames, doublers, struts, ties, beams, floor structures, reinforcement, methods of skinning, anti-corrosive protection, wing, empennage and engine attachments; Structure assembly techniques: bonding; Methods of surface protection, such as chromating, anodising, painting; Surface cleaning; Airframe symmetry: methods of alignment and symmetry checks
Airframe Structures - Aeroplanes
Fuselage (ATA 52/53/56): Construction and pressurisation sealing; Wing, stabiliser, pylon and undercarriage attachments; Seat installation and cargo loading system; Doors and emergency exits: construction, mechanisms, operation and safety devices; Windows and windscreen construction and mechanisms Wings (ATA 57) Construction; Fuel storage; Landing gear, pylon, control surface and high lift/drag attachments Stabilisers (ATA 55) Construction; Control surface attachment Flight Control Surfaces (ATA 55/57) Construction and attachment; Balancing - mass and aerodynamic Nacelles/Pylons (ATA 54) Nacelles/Pylons: - Construction; - Firewalls; - Engine mounts
Beams
Simply supported, cantilver, Shear Force and Bending Moment diagrams, Section properties, Section modulus, selection of beams.
Deflection of Beams
Double integral method, Macaulay’s Method.
Cylinders (Thin Walled and Thick Walled)
Hoop stress, axial stress, Lamé’s theorm.
Truss analysis:
Method of Joints review and Method of Sections.
Slender Columns
Euler theory for slender columns, buckling for pin ended and or fixed ended
Numerical Methods
Simpsons method, Trapezoidal method.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment80.00%
Practical20.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A short examination that may be administered through the college VLE.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 35
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students will the asked to make a report based on some numerical analysis of a structural problem.
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 35
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
An in class test.
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Each student will complete a range of practical tasks, administered during term time.
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 2.00 24
Practicals Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Independent Learning Non Contact Review lecture notes and write up practicals. 15 Weeks per Stage 5.13 77
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • D.H. Bacon and R.C. Stephens. (1990), Mechanical Technology, 2. Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford, [ISBN: 9780750601726].
  • Dale Crane. Aircraft Maintenance Technician Series - Structures.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • A&P Mechancics Airframe Handbook, [ISBN: 0160051495].
  • James M Gere. (2006), Mechanics of Materials, 6th. Thomson, [ISBN: 9780495073079].
  • A & P Technician Airframe Textbook, Iap, [ISBN: 0891003959].
  • Aircraft Inspection, Repair And Alteration AMT AC43.13-1A.
  • Federal Aviation Administration. Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics General Handbook, Jeppesen Sanderson, Inc., p.561, [ISBN: 089100078X].
  • Jeppesen Sanderson Inc.. A & P Technician General Textbook, Jeppesen Sanderson, Inc., p.533, [ISBN: 0884872033].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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