ENG1007 : Mechanics I
ENG1007 : Mechanics I
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Professor Sean Wilkinson
- Lecturer: Dr Yuan Xu, Dr Dehong Huo, Dr Ben Wetenhall
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
Semester 1 Credit Value: | 5 |
Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
ECTS Credits: | 8.0 |
European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
English Language to IELTS 6.0 or Pearsons 54 or equivalent. Satisfy admissions or progression requirement for entry to Stage 1 of an engineering degree programme at Level 3, including A-Level Mathematics or equivalent and normally an A-Level in science or equivalent.
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
The aim of this module is to provide students with fundamental knowledge in the field of mechanics, establishing a solid foundation that is essential for success in subsequent modules. Specifically, the aims of this module are:
- To provide the basic knowledge and analytical skills to solve linear mechanics problems;
- To develop a conceptual understanding of core mechanics concepts;
- To develop an ability to describe and predict the motions of bodies.
Outline Of Syllabus
The syllabus encompasses the main aspects of mechanics and is structured around three core areas:
Statics: Use of free body diagrams, equilibrium, shear force, axial force and bending moments (for statically determinate beams and trusses), Euler buckling theory, deflection of beams (through standard formulae).
Dynamics: Newton's second law for linear and rotating systems, moment of inertia, parallel axes theorem, introduction to vibration, friction, impulse and momentum, mechanics of machines(e.g. mechanical drives)
Strength of materials: stress and strain, normal stress and shear stress, Hooke's law, elastic modulus; application of stress/strain to beam bending, second moment of area.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
To gain an appreciation and be able to satisfactorily apply in the context of engineering activities concepts related to the fundamentals of statics, dynamics and basic machine dynamics as well as forces on a free body (C1; C2). In addition, students will be able to employ the principles of rigid body motion in terms of external forces and torques, mass and moment of inertia plus stress and strain in a body under some simple loading cases (C3; C4).
Intended Skill Outcomes
At the end of the module, the students will be able to (C1; C2; C3; C4):
- recognise the need for rigid body or deformable body analysis as appropriate;
- analyse forces on a free body;
- analyse rigid body motion in terms of external forces and torques, mass and moment of inertia;
- determine stress and strain in a body under some simple loading cases.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
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Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 1:30 | 1:30 | Online examination 2 (summative). S2 Assessment Period. |
Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 1:30 | 1:30 | Online ‘mock’ exam (formative) in Semester 2 |
Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 22 | 1:00 | 22:00 | 1 hour per week in Semester 1 (11 weeks) & Semester 2 (11 weeks) |
Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Online examination 1 (summative). S1 Assessment Period. |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | 1 hour per week in Semester 2 (11 weeks) |
Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Online ‘mock’ exam (formative) in Semester 1 |
Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 42 | 1:00 | 42:00 | Semesters 1 & Semester 2. Recommended revision for exams, assuming prior regular independent study. |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 1 | 3:00 | 3:00 | Laboratory related to ‘Dynamics’. |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 1 | 3:00 | 3:00 | Laboratory related to ‘Statics’. |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 22 | 1:00 | 22:00 | 1 hour per week in Semester 1 (11 weeks) & Semester 2 (11 weeks) |
Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 42 | 1:00 | 42:00 | Semester 1 & Semester 2. Recommended regular personal study throughout teaching period. |
Total | 150:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures convey the underlying engineering principles and the approaches required to apply this to the discipline- specific problems identified. Tutorial sessions support the students' self-study in applying the lecture material and learning to solve the practical engineering problems posed by the tutorial questions. Practical sessions will support the students’ learning and allow for hands-on demonstration/exploration of key concepts and principles covered in lectures.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
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Digital Examination | 60 | 1 | A | 35 | 60 minute online exam. |
Digital Examination | 90 | 2 | A | 65 | 90 min online exam. |
Exam Pairings
Module Code | Module Title | Semester | Comment |
---|---|---|---|
Mechanics for International Year One Engineering | 1 | N/A |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
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Computer assessment | 1 | M | Mock Assessment |
Computer assessment | 2 | M | Mock Assessment |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The examinations provide an appropriate way to assess both theoretical understanding and practical problem solving skills under time-constraint as required in industry.
A single A4 sheet (two-sided) may be prepared in advance and taken into the exam as a study support.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- ENG1007's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- ENG1007's past Exam Papers
General Notes
N/A
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