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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
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Module Descriptor
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
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.
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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