Courses / Module

• Apply Newton’s laws to solve mechanics problems involving static equilibrium including problems that use pulleys, inclined planes, levers, wheels (cogs & belts etc.), pin-jointed trusses, friction etc.
• Apply Newton’s laws to solve mechanics problems involving the motion of an object or system under the action of a force or torque, such as circular motion, relative motion, simple harmonic motion, special cases with constant acceleration, conservation of momentum, etc.
• Perform a number of standard calculations including: calculation of the moment due to a force, calculation of the depth of the centre of pressure of a hydrostatic force on a submerged surface, calculation of the buoyance force on an object, calculation of the moment of inertia and position of the centre of mass of an object.

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
• Continuous Assessment detail(s): Class test 10%; Labs (5) 10%; Assignment 10%

• Pass standard: 40%
• Could the result of this module be capped? No
• The Pass Mark is 40% - students are not required to pass the written and continuous components separately.
• Penalties: Continuous assessments components cannot be repeated, in general. Late submission of assignment will be subject to a penalty of 10% of the assessment grade for each day (or part thereof) overdue.

• Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes
• Repeat of final examination in Autumn. The continuous assessment mark is carried forward as there is no facility for repeating the continuous assessment elements of the course.
• University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 120 minutes, On-campus

• NONE

Course Text

Engineering Mechanics: Statics and Dynamics,  Anthony Bedford & Wallace Fowler, Prentice Hall.

Reference

Vector Mechanics for Engineers, Beer, Johnston, Mazurek, Cornwell, Self, Mc Graw Hill.

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