Program Overview

Solid Mechanics and Materials Module

The Solid Mechanics and Materials module, coded as ME40004, is a 15-credit course that aims to provide students with essential knowledge and skills to address real-world engineering problems and understand the properties of materials for engineering.

Module Overview

This module is split into two parts, covering Solid Mechanics and Materials. Within Solid Mechanics, students will extend their knowledge of elementary theories and apply them within a more general setting, focusing on geometry and mechanical and structural systems, as well as different types of loadings. In the Materials section, students will gain a fundamental understanding of a wide range of engineering materials, from the smallest size scales, and how their properties can be tailored and influenced by composition and processing.

What You Will Learn

In this module, students will:

• Extend their knowledge on elementary Solid Mechanics theories and apply them within a more general setting
• Study a wide range of engineering materials and how their properties can be tailored and influenced by composition and processing

By the end of this module, students will be able to:

• Solve and predict failure of various structures subjected to different loading conditions
• Appreciate the importance of knowledge of materials for design, manufacturing, and engineering purposes

Assignments and Assessment

The assessments for this module include:

• Heat Treatment Lab Report (20%)
• Solid Mechanics Class Test 1 (20%)
• Materials and Solid Mechanics Exam (60%)

Teaching Methods and Timetable

The teaching methods for this module include:

• Seminars
• Laboratories
• Interactive tutorials

As a 15-credit module, there are 150 hours nominally allocated to content delivery, including 50 hours of lectures and 2 hours of practical workshops, with 98 hours left for independent learning and preparation and submission of reports, assessments, and examination.

Seminar Content

The seminar content for this module includes:

• Solid Mechanics:
  • Week 1: Theory of Stresses
  • Week 2: Principal Stresses
  • Week 3: Theories of Elastic Failure
  • Weeks 4 & 5: Fracture Mechanics 1 & 2
  • Weeks 6 & 7: Torsion of Prismatic Bars
  • Weeks 8 & 9: Circular Plates
• Materials:
  • Week 1: Introduction and Revision
  • Week 2 & 3: Steels
  • Weeks 4 to 5: Alloy Heat Treatment Labs (Practical Lab)
  • Weeks 6 & 7: Light Alloys
  • Week 8: High Performance Alloys
  • Week 9: Composites and Ceramics

Module Details

• Module Code: ME40004
• Level: 4
• Semester: Semester 2
• School: School of Science and Engineering
• Discipline: Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
• Credits: 15