This module gives students an introduction to statics and structural mechanics
The aim of this module is enable students:
- To acquire the basic understanding of statics and forces and their effect on an object.
- To determine shear forces and bending moments on a simple beam.
- To demonstrate the relationship of stress, strain and elasticity of a linear elastic material.
- The ability to calculate properties of section and the requirement for their use in engineering design.
To have the ability to produce a design of a simple beam using properties of section and materials
Units
SI system of units
Forces
Properties of a force, components of a force, resolution of coplanar forces, conditions of equilibrium, graphical methods for determining forces, Bow’s Notation, Determination of forces in trusses analytically using the method of resolution of forces at a joint.
Stress, strain, Young’s Modulus
Tension test, evaluation of yield stress, ultimate stress, stress/strain graphs.
Shear force and bending moment
Introduction to shear force and bending moments, types of load (distributed and concentrated) calculation of reactions, shear force and bending moment diagrams, moment of force about an axis. Calculate bending moment and shear force for beams with simple UDL and point loads
Stress, Strain Elasticity.
Evaluate yield stress, ultimate stress, stress strain graphs an tensile test on a material (steel).
Properties of section.
Centre of gravity, moment of inertia using the parallel axis principle, elastic and plastic modulus.
Beam Design.
Bending theory, simple beam design. Moment of resistance of section. Simple load take down calculation for beams/floor joistUnits
Lectures: 2 hours per week
Tutorial: 2 hours per week
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 70 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 30 |