ENG1007 : Mechanics I
- Offered for Year: 2023/24
- Module Leader(s): Dr Sarah Dunn
- Lecturer: Prof. Graham Coates, Dr Dehong Huo, Dr Ben Wetenhall
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 5 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 8.0 |
Aims
The main 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 is structured around four core areas:
1. 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).
2. Dynamics (including kinematics): Newton's second law for linear and rotating systems, moment of inertia, parallel axes theorem, introduction to vibration, friction, impulse and momentum.
3. Mechanics of machines: Introduction to the kinematics and dynamics of mechanical drives.
4. Strength of materials: stress and strain, normal stress and shear stress, Hooke's law, elastic modulus; plane stress, stress transformation; principal stresses/strains; failure criteria, stress-strain relations; strain gauges; thin-walled pressure vessels; shaft torsion.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 1:30 | 1:30 | Non-synchronous online examination 2 (summative). S2 Assessment Period. |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 1:30 | 1:30 | Non-synchronous online ‘mock’ exam (formative). S2 Mock Assessment in Timetable Week 37. |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 22 | 1:00 | 22:00 | Non-synchronous online. 1 hour per week in Semester 1 (11 weeks) & 2 (11 weeks) |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Non-synchronous online examination 1 (summative). S1 Assessment Period. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | Present-in-person. 1 hour per week in Semester 2 (11 weeks) |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Non-synchronous online ‘mock’ exam (formative) S1 Mock Assessment in Timetable week 14 |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 42 | 1:00 | 42:00 | Semesters 1 & 2. Recommended revision for exams, assuming prior regular independent study. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 1 | 3:00 | 3:00 | Laboratory related to ‘Statics’. 3 hours per student in Timetable Week 9 (Teaching Week 6 in S1) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 1 | 3:00 | 3:00 | Laboratory related to ‘Dynamics’. 3 hours per student in Timetable Week 11 (Teaching Week 7 in S1) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 22 | 1:00 | 22:00 | Present-in-person. 1 hour per week in Semester 1 (11 weeks) & 2 (11 weeks) |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 42 | 1:00 | 42:00 | Semester 1 & 2. Recommended regular personal study throughout teaching period. |
| Total | 150:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures convey the underlying engineering science and the approaches required to apply this to the discipline- specific problems identified.
Tutorials support the students' self-study in applying the lecture material and learning to solve the practical engineering problems posed by the tutorial questions.
In terms of contact hours, the ratio of PiP to Non-PiP in this module is 64% to 36%.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Examination | 60 | 1 | A | 35 | 60 minute online exam (Inspera) |
| Digital Examination | 90 | 2 | A | 65 | 90 min online exam (Inspera) |
Exam Pairings
| Module Code | Module Title | Semester | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| INU1127 | Mechanics for International Year One Engineering | 1 | N/A |
Formative Assessments
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- ENG1007's Timetable