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Archived Version 2018 - 2019
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Description This is a core module for all mechanically based engineering degrees. It underpins decisions made in design, and provides a foundation for more advanced analysis techniques and tools. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Devise an appropriate calculation from a narrative describing component loading and geometry including simple components under axial, torsion, bending,pressure and thermal loading. 2. Carry out calculations to find stress and strain in simple elements under elastic loading including pressure vessels and struts 3. Explain how stress can be transformed (in 2D) and apply transformation equations and Mohr's circle. 4. Apply yield criteria to calculate limits on simple components under multiaxial loading 5. Apply a systematic approach to the selection of a material, i.e. mathematically represent a mix of property requirements for particular applications and design goals, and then use material selection charts to identify a subset of suitable materials 6. Incorporate into material choice tools consideration of the phase of material lifecycle contributing most to environmental impact. 7. Run an experiment, present and interpret data and communciate results verbally and in technical report format | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities Elastic FailureStress and strain in thin cylinders and spherical shells under pressure. Eulers theory of buckling. Statically indeterminate stress systems. Thermal stresses and strains.Stress TransformationTwo and three dimensional stress and strain. Princpal stresses Mohr s stress circle.Plastic FailureYield Criteria Models of Plastic behaviour Plastic failure of simple elements (beam or shaft)Material SelectionDevelopment of Materials Index (MI) tool to identify required balance of materials properties. Application of MI to material selection charts, using Cambridge Engineering selector (CES) software. Adaptation of this method to include environmental impact considerations. Case studies. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 402, Website, Timothy A. Philpott, 0, MecMovies, http://higheredbcs.wiley.com/legacy/college/philpot/0470044381/mecmovies/index.html, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Programme or List of Programmes |
BMED | B.Eng. in Biomedical Engineering |
CAM | B.Eng. Mechanical & Manufacturing Eng |
CAMAE | Access-CA Mech & Manufact Eng English |
MMAC | Access - MEng. in Mechanical & Manu Eng. |
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