The student will be exposed to learning experiences grounded in both classroom and virtual practice. The experiences will be linked through collective analysis, teamwork, and individual challenges.
Module Aim:
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 should be able to:
LO1
Interpret written descriptions of practical static problems.
LO2
Translate written descriptions of static systems into mathematical form as part of the solution.
LO3
Select appropriate mathematical formulae for a given problem and solve.
LO4
Perform experiments on mechanical engineering science topics and interpret the results.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Units of Measurement
International system of units. Mass, Length, Time, Density, Force, Weight
Strength of Materials
Direct Stress and Strain. Hooke’s Law. Modulus of elasticity. Factor of Safety.
Moments of Forces
Principle of Moments. Static Equilibrium. Reaction Forces. Applications of Moments.
Triangle of Forces. Polygon of Forces. Parallelogram of Forces. Resolution of forces. Struts and Ties.
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
10.00%
Practical
30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
60.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Examination
In class/online assessment
1,2,3
10.00
Week 6
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation
Written lab reports for a number of lab experiments: Triangle of Forces, Static Friction Coefficient, Centre of Gravity, Young’s Modulus, Hooke’s Law, Modulus of Rigidity
1,2,3,4
20.00
Week 12
Practical/Skills Evaluation
Computer Competencies Assignment
1,2,3,4
10.00
End-of-Semester
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Formal Exam
An end of module terminal examination assessing all content covered from week 1.
1,2,3
60.00
End-of-Semester
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment