Indicative Content |
Units of Measurement
International system of units. Mass, Length, Time, Density, Force, Weight
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Strength of Materials
Direct Stress and Strain. Hooke’s Law. Modulus of elasticity. Factor of Safety.
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Moments of Forces
Principle of Moments. Static Equilibrium. Reaction Forces. Applications of Moments.
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Static Friction
Static Friction Coefficient, Coulombs Laws. Non-Parallel Applied Force.
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Simple Frameworks
Triangle of Forces. Polygon of Forces. Parallelogram of Forces. Resolution of forces. Struts and Ties.
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Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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John Bird,Carl Ross. Mechanical Engineering Principles, 4th. Routledge, p.388, [ISBN: 978036725324].
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John Bird. Science and Mathematics for Engineering, 6th. Routledge, p.576, [ISBN: 978036720474].
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Supplementary Book Resources |
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William Bolton. Physical Science for Technicians, [ISBN: 0070842167].
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GL Houpt. Science for Mechanical Engineering Technicians, McGraw-Hill, [ISBN: 0070942625].
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John Hannah,Marcus Jeans Hillier. Mechanical Engineering Science, Addison-Wesley Longman Limited, p.522, [ISBN: 0582326753].
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