CVEN20010 Mechanics of Solids

Academic Year 2023/2024

This modules focuses on the interactions between, and response of solid bodies, subjected to externally applied loads. Methods for determining the internal forces in simple structural systems are developed in addition to procedures for quantifying the demand, in terms of induced stresses, on structural materials.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Understand the concepts of force and moment equilibrium and recognise the difference between statically determinate & statically indeterminate structures.
2. Analyse simple structural systems to determine internal axial forces, shear forces, torques and bending moments as appropriate.
3. Determine beam deflections due to externally applied loading.
4. Quantify stresses, due to axial forces, shear forces, torques and bending moments on various cross-sections.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

36
Tutorial

4
Laboratories

6
Autonomous Student Learning

70
Total

116
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures
Assignments
Class tests - problem based learning
Laboratories - active learning 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Pre-requisite:
MEEN10030 - Mechanics for Engineers

Incompatibles:
BSEN20010 - Engineering & Surveying

Equivalents:
Mechanics of Solids I (MEEN20040)


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Class Test: Short class tests taken in lectures Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

4
Assignment: Assignments Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

12
Lab Report: 2 lab reports per student Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

8
Examination: End of Semester Examination 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No

73
Continuous Assessment: Tutorials Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

3

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

A mixture of class and individual feedback after class tests, labs and assignment

Name Role
Dr Neal Murphy Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Theodoros Varouxis Tutor
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
Spring
      
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33 Fri 12:00 - 12:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Tues 14:00 - 14:50
Tutorial Offering 1 Week(s) - 22 Wed 10:00 - 11:50
Tutorial Offering 1 Week(s) - 25 Wed 10:00 - 11:50
Tutorial Offering 1 Week(s) - 30, 33 Wed 10:00 - 11:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Wed 12:00 - 12:50
Laboratory Offering 1 Week(s) - 23, 26 Thurs 15:00 - 17:50
Laboratory Offering 2 Week(s) - 24, 30 Thurs 15:00 - 17:50
Laboratory Offering 3 Week(s) - 25, 31 Thurs 15:00 - 17:50
Laboratory Offering 4 Week(s) - 29, 32 Thurs 15:00 - 17:50
Laboratory Offering 5 Week(s) - 24, 31 Fri 15:00 - 17:50
Laboratory Offering 6 Week(s) - 26, 32 Fri 15:00 - 17:50
Spring