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On completion of this module students should have acquired:
• knowledge and understanding of forces, both external and internal, including compression, tension, bending and shear;
• knowledge and understanding of moments and their use;
• knowledge and understanding of the concept of equilibrium in structures;
• knowledge and understanding of some basic concepts of fluid mechanics, including pressure, head, density and flow equations;
• skills in analysing simple structural problems using the principles mentioned above;
• skills in analysing simple fluid problems, both static and dynamic;
• knowledge and understanding of surveying techniques, including levelling, distance measurement and estimation of areas and volumes;
• skills in using surveying equipment;
• skills in analysing surveying data.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 32 |
Tutorial | 4 |
Practical | 4 |
Specified Learning Activities | 15 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 64 |
Total | 119 |
This module is for students who are not studying Engineering
Learning Recommendations:Prior knowledge of Leaving Cert Physics or any level 1 Physics module would be beneficial to students attending this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: End-of-trimester examination | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 75 |
Fieldwork: Surveying practicals and reports | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 10 |
Assignment: Problem-solving assignments | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 15 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
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