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MEEN20040

Academic Year 2024/2025

Mechanics of Solids I (MEEN20040)

Subject:
Mechanical Engineering
College:
Engineering & Architecture
School:
Mechanical & Materials Eng
Level:
2 (Intermediate)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Neal Murphy
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

Subject Syllabus:
Solution of statically determinate and relatively simple statically indeterminate pin-jointed structures. Buckling of slender columns.Torsion of circular sections: determination of shear stress and angle of twist for statically determinate and indeterminate problems. Bending of beams: shear force and bending moment diagrams, calculation of normal and shear stress distributions, beam deflections and statically indeterminate beam problems.

Laboratory Exercises:
Students will undertake 2 of the following 3 laboratory exercises:
Lab 1: Strain gauging - determination of the state of stress in components subjected to axial, bending and torsional loading.
Lab 2: Investigation of the deflection of a beam in bending.
Lab 3: Investigation of the buckling behaviour of slender columns.
Note: Preferably, lab reports should be completed during the lab session. If time is short, they may be submitted within a week of the date of the lab activity.

Tutorials: Students are strongly encouraged to engage with tutorial sessions which will be recorded and made available to view online throughout the trimester.

Assignments: Two Homework assignments will be set during the trimester.

Textbooks and Recommended Reading:
Benham, P. P., Crawford, R. J. Armstrong, C. G., Mechanics of Engineering Materials, 2nd edition, Prentice Hall, 1996
Gere, J. M., Mechanics of Materials, 5th edition, Brooks/Cole, 2001.
R. T. Fenner, Mechanics of Solids, CRC Press. 1989.
Nash, W. A. Theory and Problems of Strength of Materials, 4th edition, Schaum's Outline Series, McGraw Hill, 1998.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Construct free body diagrams of engineering structures or individual components and clearly illustrate the state of loading to which they are subjected.
2. Apply the principles of static equilibrium and distinguish between problems which are easily solved (statically determinate) and those which require a more advanced solution strategy (statically indeterminate).
3. Calculate the internal stresses and the associated deflections in structural elements subjected to axial, torsional and bending loads.
4. Describe the assumptions and limitations of the analytical methods used in the course.
5. Analyse and interpret experimental data and compare the results with appropriately identified analytical solutions.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

75
Lectures

36
Laboratories

3
Total

114

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
A problem-based approach is taken in lectures and tutorials, whereby the theory is taught through examples. In addition, a comprehensive book of course notes is provided which contains many worked examples, including recent examination papers, which allow students to master individual topics at their own pace. The lecturers are very approachable and are always available to meet with students to discuss any topic for which they require further clarification.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

MEEN10030 - Mechanics for Engineers


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
BSEN20010 - Engineering & Surveying

Equivalents:
Mechanics of Solids I (CVEN20010)


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered

Not yet recorded.

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

In-Class Tests & Brightspace quizzes: Grades will be available immediately after the MCQ exams are taken. Laboratory Reports: Will be submitted via Brightspace and a short individual feedback will be provided (also via Brightspace) by the teaching assistant in charge of the lab. Final Examination: Individual feedback provided on request after the exam results have been released.

Name Role
Dr Abdollah Malekjafarian Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Yixin Chen Tutor
Ali Shayegh Tutor
Amirhossein Taran 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, 29, 30, 31, 33 Fri 13:00 - 13:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Tues 14:00 - 14:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Wed 12:00 - 12:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 1 Week(s) - 22, 24, 26, 30, 32 Thurs 15:00 - 17:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 2 Week(s) - 21, 23, 25, 29, 31 Thurs 15:00 - 17:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 3 Week(s) - 22, 24, 26, 30, 32 Wed 15:00 - 17:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 4 Week(s) - 21, 23, 25, 29, 31 Wed 15:00 - 17:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 5 Week(s) - 21, 23, 25, 29, 31 Mon 15:00 - 17:50
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