Module Details
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Title SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES 1
Code ENGG110
Coordinator Dr GK Schleyer
Mechanical, Materials & Aerospace Eng
Schleyer@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 4 FHEQ Whole Session 15

Aims

This module aims to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and theory of how engineering structures work to sustain loads. It will also show how stress analysis leads to the design of safer structures. It will also provide students with the means to analyse and design basic structural elements as used in modern engineering structures.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles of static equilibrium of structural systems

(LO2) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how structures sustain loads without failing

(LO3) Ability to analyse stress and strain in basic structural members as a means to designing safer structures

(LO4) Ability to size basic structural members for given limiting stress criteria in a design context

(S1) Problem solving skills

(S2) Numeracy

(S3) Lifelong learning skills

Syllabus
 

Static equilibrium of a particle and rigid body; Pin-jointed frames; Stress and strain; Uniaxial loading; Compatibility; Bending and beams; Torsion of circular shafts; Generalised Hooke's law; Mohr's stress circle

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Presentation of theory, concepts and examples
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method 2 - Laboratory Work
Description: Practical lab work (in groups) to reinforce fundamental concepts presented in lectures
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method 3 - Practical
Description: Problem-solving practice sessions with hand-in (marked)
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method 4 - Assignment
Description: MasteringEngineering online problem-solving (assessed)
Attendance Recorded: No
Unscheduled Directed Student Hours (time spent away from the timetabled sessions but directed by the teaching staff): 9

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 42

     6

   9

18

 75
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 75
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) Exam There is a resit opportunity. Non-standard penalty applies for late submission - This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) : Semester 2  150 minutes    70       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Problem-solving practicals Non-standard penalty applies for late submission - Late submission is not permitted in this assessment. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When)   8 x 1 hour approx    10       
On-line Pearson Mastering homework exercises There is a resit opportunity. Non-standard penalty applies for late submission - This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :S  8 x 1 hour approx    10       
Labs Non-standard penalty applies for late submission - Unapproved absence will result in mark being capped at 40% This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) : Semester 2  2 x 3 hours approx    10       

Recommended Texts
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