EMPM003 - Mechanics of Materials (2023)
MODULE TITLE | Mechanics of Materials | CREDIT VALUE | 10 |
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MODULE CODE | EMPM003 | MODULE CONVENER | Prof Christopher Smith (Coordinator) |
DURATION: TERM | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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DURATION: WEEKS | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) | 10 |
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In this module you will learn about the fundamental theories governing elasticity in solids, and the methods engineers use to measure these properties in real world problems. One simple example of this; the stress concentration around a hole in a plate is examined in detail in a lab class. This module will give you the knowledge and skills to calculate what these stresses are, measure them in a lab or in service, understand how to analyse such data, and to design components to avoid such issues in the first place. This will help prepare you for similar complex problems in professional practice.
This module introduces you to more advanced aspects of theory of elasticity, as applied to solid mechanics. This provides a solid basis for the study of Solid Mechanics, Computational Engineering and Materials. Furthermore, the module introduces and develops experimental stress analysis, techniques for global and localised strain and stress measurement, and data analysis. Finally, it applies these to study of fracture and failure behaviour of materials and in the application of analytical techniques to problems of fracture mechanics.
On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:
Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:
1 understand the physical concepts of stress and strain in tensorial form, demonstrate familiarity with the stress and strain patterns for certain canonical stress problems, derive principle stresses and strains for 2D and 3D elasticity problems;
2 comprehend and apply the mathematical techniques, (eg. Stress Functions) used to derive analytical solutions for these cases;
3 show familiarity with the range of experimental stress analysis techniques, their fundamental principles, application and limitations, select techniques appropriately, critically evaluate experimental data in the light of theoretical analysis and apply this to component design;
Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:
4 apply mathematical theory to experimental data and critically evaluate both this data and theoretical limitations;
5 display enhanced skills in determining appropriate theoretical and experimental techniques for problems;
6 demonstrate improved ability to use computational methods to model engineering problems.
Personal and Key Transferable/ Employment Skills and Knowledge:
7 reveal a high level of proficiency in analysing information;
8 exemplify excellent organisational and time management skills, and the ability to learn independently, through planning your own work;
9 prove strong communication skills, through presenting your work orally and in writing.
- General Elasticity theory;
- Hooke’s law;
- Plane Stress and strain;
- Mohr’s circle;
- Linear Equations of Elasticity;
- Failure criteria of materials;
- Considere’s criterion for yield;
- Basics of strain measurement;
- Methods and limitations;
- Electrical resistance strain gauges: fundamental theory, application, data acquisition and data analysis;
- optical methods incl. Digital Image Correlation
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities | 12.00 | Guided Independent Study | 88.00 | Placement / Study Abroad |
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Category | Hours of study time | Description |
Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 10 | Lectures |
Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 2 | Tutorials |
Guided independent study | 88 | Guided independent study |
Form of Assessment | Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) | ILOs Assessed | Feedback Method |
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Not applicable |
Coursework | 100 | Written Exams | 0 | Practical Exams | 0 |
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Form of Assessment | % of Credit | Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) | ILOs Assessed | Feedback Method |
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Case Study and Report on Strain measurement | 100 | 5 pages | All | Written |
Original Form of Assessment | Form of Re-assessment | ILOs Re-assessed | Time Scale for Re-reassessment |
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All above | Short Report (100%) | All | August Ref/Def period |
Reassessment will be by a single piece of coursework worth 100% of the module. For deferred candidates, the mark will be uncapped. For referred candidates, the mark will be capped at 50%.
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener
Basic reading:
Web based and Electronic Resources:
Other Resources:
Reading list for this module:
Type | Author | Title | Edition | Publisher | Year | ISBN | Search |
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Set | Chou, Pei Chi and Pagano, Nicholas J | Elasticity: tensor, dyadic and engineering approaches | Dover | 1992 | 000-0-486-66958-0 | [Library] | |
Set | Dally J W and Riley W F | Experimental Stress Analysis | McGraw-Hill | 1991 | 000-0-070-15218-7 | [Library] | |
Set | Timoshenko; Stephen P. and Goodier; J.N. | Theory of Elasticity | 3rd | New York McGraw-Hill | 1970 | 0070858055 | [Library] |
CREDIT VALUE | 10 | ECTS VALUE | 5 |
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PRE-REQUISITE MODULES | None |
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CO-REQUISITE MODULES | None |
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) | 7 | AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING | No |
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ORIGIN DATE | Thursday 23 January 2014 | LAST REVISION DATE | Wednesday 18 January 2023 |
KEY WORDS SEARCH | theory of elasticity, experimental stress analysis |
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