Program Overview

AAU Modules

The module is based on knowledge achieved in the module Introduction to mechanics and thermodynamics or similar.

Content, Progress, and Pedagogy of the Module

Learning Objectives

Knowledge

• Have an understanding of concepts such as force, moment, and static equilibrium
• Have an understanding of the area moments of inertia and mass moments of inertia
• Have an understanding of the kinematics of rigid bodies
• Have an understanding of the kinetics of rigid bodies and systems of bodies in planar motion
• Have knowledge about 3D kinetics of rigid bodies
• Have an understanding of basic solid mechanics, including strain, stress, and torsion
• Have understanding of the stresses in homogeneous beams, rods, and shafts, including stress distribution in tension/compression, torsion, and bending
• Have knowledge about the deflections of beams under loading

Skills

• Be able to select appropriate supports/end fixings for analysis of mechanical systems and their components
• Be able to analyse rigid planar mechanical structures, both statically and dynamically
• Be able to determine the area moments of inertia and mass moments of inertia of selected elements
• Be able to describe the forces and their action on rigid bodies in 3D
• Be able to analyse strains and stresses in elastic beams under various loading conditions
• Be able to analyse basic cases of deflections of beams

Competences

• Be able to use the acquired skills to the development and analysis of models of mechanical systems
• Be able to use the professional approach to analysis of mechanical systems in academic and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Be able to identify their own learning needs and to structure own learning in mechanical engineering

Type of Instruction

The programme is based on a combination of academic, problem-oriented, and interdisciplinary approaches and organised based on the following types of instruction that combine skills and reflection:

• Lectures
• Class teaching
• Project work
• Workshops
• Exercises (individually and in groups)
• Teacher feedback
• Professional reflection
• Portfolio work
• Laboratory work

Extent and Expected Workload

Since it is a 5 ECTS course, the work load is expected to be 150 hours for the student.

Exam

Exams

• Name of exam: Mechanics
• Type of exam: Written exam
• ECTS: 5
• Assessment: 7-point grading scale
• Type of grading: Internal examination
• Criteria of assessment: The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures

Facts about the Module

• Danish title: Mekanik
• Module code: N-EN-B4-3
• Module type: Course
• Duration: 1 semester
• Semester: Spring
• ECTS: 5
• Language of instruction: Danish and English
• Empty-place Scheme: Yes
• Location of the lecture: Campus Aalborg, Campus Esbjerg
• Responsible for the module: Jĝrgen Asbĝll Kepler
• Used in:
  • Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Applied Industrial Electronics 2018
  • Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science (BSc) Programme in Energy Engineering 2015, Esbjerg
  • Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science (BSc) Programme in Energy Engineering 2015, Aalborg
  • Curriculum for the Bachelor of Engineering (BE) Programme in Sustainable Energy Engineering 2015, version 3

Organisation

• Study Board: Study Board of Energy
• Department: Department of Energy
• Faculty: The Faculty of Engineering and Science