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MMH223669

Ver 1

15/16

Glasgow Caledonian University


Module Descriptor

In Maintenance
Module Title
Advanced Engineering Mechanics - Structures

Type
M

Module Code
MMH223669

Module Abbreviation
SEBE: AEM-S

Module Level
5

School
School of Engineering and Built Environment

Status
Awaiting Approval

Division
Mechanical Engineering
Credit Points
15.00

Semester
A

Max No

Min No

Pre-Requisite Knowledge

Co-Requisite Knowledge
Prohibited Combinations
Module Structure
Activity Type

Assessment (FT)
Assessment (PT)
Independent Learning (FT)
Independent Learning (PT)
Lectures (FT)
Lectures (PT)
Seminars (FT)
Seminars (PT)
Tutorials (FT)
Tutorials (PT)

Total Hours

10.00
10.00
90.00
90.00
28.00
28.00
12.00
12.00
10.00
10.00

Summary of Content

The aim of this module is to provide knowledge of advanced engineering mechanics, such as the theory of shells, fracture
mechanics, creep, plasticity, buckling, composite structures, matrix structural methods. Topics such as Fracture and
Fatigue, Creep and Plasticity, begin with a short revision from BSc/BEng (Hons) level and then extend the knowledge base
as appropriate for postgraduate students.
Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module the students should:


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have a critical understanding of a range of specialised theories and concepts;


apply the principles of Fracture Mechanics to the design and assessment of component and systems;
design and assess structures operating in the plastic regime;
solve design problems which involve the phenomena of creep;
apply shell theory to the design of pressure vessels;
assess the structural stability of thin walled structures;
design and analyse composite structures;
use matrix methods for structural analysis.

MMH223669

Ver 1

15/16

Glasgow Caledonian University

In Maintenance

Module Descriptor

Teaching / Learning Strategy

The material covered during lectures will be reinforced and consolidated through tutorials, seminars and practical
laboratory work. Students will study and solve real world engineering problems encouraging divergent thinking and
broader, deeper learning. Students will take part in practical laboratory work which will enhance data acquisition and
manipulation skills, individual and group working skills, technical report writing skills and communication skills in general.
Through the use of the managed learning environment GCU Learn, students will become more engaged, flexible and
independent in their learning as there will be a wide range of learning resources available on line. In addition to the core
module content, links to relevant databases for the sourcing of additional reading material from the current research in the
subject area from around the world, and notices regarding relevant professional body talks in the local area will be made
available.
The assessment of the students will incorporate laboratory and design and analysis work based on real world engineering
problems through group and individual coursework, and an examination.
Students will receive individualised feedback on their performance through one-to-one contact with tutors at tutorials and
seminars and marked coursework, which will reinforce the students' learning, and examination results.

Syllabus

Fracture and Fatigue:


Linear elastic fracture mechanics, elasto-plastic fracture mechanics, CTOD, J-integral, failure assessment diagrams R6.
Composite Structures:
Constituent Materials, lamina stress strain relationships, effective modulii of continuous lamina, strength of continuous
fibre lamina. Analysis of discontinuous fibre reinforced lamina. Analysis of laminates. Failure criterias.
Creep:
Creep testing, creep laws, stress relaxation, stress redistribution, creep rupture, creep-fatigue interaction.
Shells:
Combined bending and tension of rectangular and circular plates. Axisymmetric shells under axisymmetric loading.
Plasticity:
Elastic-uniaxial systems - initiation and flow, stress-strain relationships, material idealisations, multi-axial systems - yield
criteria and flow, elastic-plastic strains, plastic deformation theory, plastic incremental theory, normality theorem, residual
stresses, shakedown analysis, limit analysis, yield surface, lower/upper bound theorems.
Stability of thin walled structures:
Buckling, Rayleigh-Ritz, instability assessment.
Matrix analysis of structures:
Stiffness matrix formulation, structural stiffness matrix assembly, loading vectors.
Indicative Reading

Stress Intensity Factors Handbook, Vols I & II, Y.Murakami, Pergaman Press, 1988.
The Mechanics of Fracture and Fatigue, A.P.Parker, E&FN Spon. 1981.
Stress Analysis for Creep, J.T.Boyle & J.Spence, Butterworths, 1983.
Principles of Composite Materials Mechanics, Ronald F.Gibson, McGraw Hill, 1994.
Design with Advanced Composite Materials, Leslie N.Phillips, The Design Council, 1989.
Theory of Elastic Stability, S.Timoshenko & J.Gere, McGraw Hill, 1988.
Theory of Plates and Shells, S.Timoshenko, McGraw Hill, 1983.
Mechanics of Solids and Structures, D.W.A.Rees, McGraw-Hill, 2000.
Engineering Elasticity, R.T.Fenner, Ellis Horwood, 1986.
Plasticity, R.M.Dixit and U.S.Dixit, CRC Press. 2014.
Transferrable Skills

Manage and present data in a variety of ways and be proficient in generic IT skills . Creative and innovative approaches,
and critical thinking combined with scientific and engineering evidence to real world engineering problem solving. Time
management skills, professional behaviours, reflective approach to learning, communication skills including oral, written
and visual, and team working.

MMH223669

Ver 1

Glasgow Caledonian University

15/16

Module Descriptor

In Maintenance

Assessment Methods
Component

Duration

Weighting

3.00

20.00
10.00
70.00

Coursework 1
Coursework 2
Exam (Exams Office)
Contact

Name

Module Leader

Martin Macdonald

Module Tutor
Module Tutor

Anjali DeSilva
Esther Smith

Threshold

45.00

Description

Design investigation report


Design and Analysis excercise/ report
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