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Module Title	Engineering Mechanics-Statics
Module Code	EM112
School	School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr Paul Young	Office Number	S374
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module introduces the fundamentals of mechanics and builds student confidence in applying these mechanical principles to solve static problems. Students are expected to attend lectures, prepare for and actively participate in problem solving in tutorials, attend and participate in group laboratories and write up reports.

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the principles of static equilibrium (P01, P02)
2. Use Free Body Diagrams to solve static problems involving components and pulley systems (P01, P02, P03, P04)
3. Solve problems relating to the forces in truss members using the method of joints and the method of sections. (P01, P02)
4. Determine the centre of mass and centroids of Lines, areas and Volumes of simple and composite bodies (P01, P02)
5. Solve problems relating to hydrostatics including pressures on submerged surfaces, buoyancy and stability of floating objects. (P01, P02)
6. Solve problems relating to dry friction, including inclined planes and screw threads. (P01, P02)
7. Solve problems relating to the work, equilibrium, potential energy and stability of a system (P01, P02)
8. Undertake an experiment as part of a group and report results. (P02, P03, P05)

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	No Description
Tutorial	6	No Description
Laboratory	10	In Laboratory (2 x 2 hours) Reporting (2 x 3 hours)
Fieldwork	12	Revision for Moodle Quiz
Independent Study	73	No Description
Total Workload: 125

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Core concepts
Concepts of weight, force, moments, Units, Centre of gravity, Vector Algebra

Force Systems
Component forces, Resultant force, Resultant Moment, Wrench, Free body diagrams

Equilibrium
System Isolation, Free Body Diagram, 2-D and 3-D equilibrium equations

Structures
Plane Trusses, Method of Joints, Method of Sections

Centres of Mass and Centroids
Centre of Mass, Centroids of Lines, Areas and Volumes

Fluid Statics
Forces on submerged surfaces, forces of buoyancy, stability of floating objects

Friction
Dry Friction, Wedges, Screws, Bearings (introduction)

Virtual Work
Work, Equilibrium, Potential Energy, Stability

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	30%	Examination Weight	70%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

J. L. Meriam, L. G. Kraige: 2007, Engineering mechanics: Statics, 6th, Wiley, Hoboken, NJ, 0471739324
J. L. Meriam, L. G. Kraige: 2007, Engineering mechanics: Dynamics, 6th, Wiley, Hoboken, NJ, 0471739316

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

BMED	B.Eng. in Biomedical Engineering
CAM	B.Eng. Mechanical & Manufacturing Eng
CE	B.Eng. in Common Entry into Engineering
ECE	BEng Electronic & Computer Engineering
ECSA	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
ECSAO	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
ME	B.Eng. in Mechatronic Engineering

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