This description relates to the full year version of the module. Only the topics and content that is taught in Term 1 will be covered in this module.

Overview:

This module applies the theories of statics to the analysis of the mechanical behaviour of basic deformable structures subjected to external loads.

The module is a natural continuation from the modules MECH0003 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering and MECH0006 Engineering Dynamics, which are studied in the first year of the Mechanical Engineering undergraduate programme. It aims to provide students with an engaging theoretical foundation enabling them to determine the response of engineering structures to external mechanical actions, the resulting deformations and the state of stress and strain produced into the structure’s components. Students will also acquire the ability to predict and prevent common forms of structural static failure in basic engineering components.

Topics covered:

Topics covered in the module include:

Bending of beams
	Plastic collapse
	Energy methods
	Beam buckling
	Principal stresses and failure criteria
	Axisymmetric stress and strain
Learning outcomes:

Upon completion of this module students will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the essential concepts, theories and principles underlying the mechanics of solid bodies.
	Analyse the response of beam structures to lateral and axial loads; plastic theory of collapse; asymmetric bending of open sectioned thin beams; energy theorems and methods of analysis; buckling of elastic beams; axisymmetric stresses and strains; torsional stresses; and introductory ideas in structural design.
	Apply appropriate quantitative science, engineering and mathematical tools to the solution of problems in structural engineering.
	Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of theoretical solutions, and linking them to the design of real-world structures.
	Solve structural engineering problems, communicate and effectively source background resources and materials required for self-learning.