Understanding the mechanics of materials and structures, including the relationship between stress and strain, is fundamental to engineering design. You will use this knowledge as a foundation for predicting and preventing failure mechanisms in materials and structures, ensuring the integrity and safety of engineered systems. In the complex realm of engineering, a thorough grasp of these principles is essential for crafting robust and reliable structures. You will firstly learn about the definition of internal loads in a structure which will generate stress and strain in a material point. You will then learn about the relationship between stress and strain under various loading scenarios and how this relationship would work on design a mechanical component or structure. Furthermore, you will learn how to use various characterisation tests to measure various properties of materials as well as predicting the failure of a material.
Lecture 26, Example class 8, Labs 8, Revision 2
1×take home tests & 2×lab report worth 20%.
1×take home tests & 2×lab report worth 20%.
2-hours Examination worth 60%.
Reassessment Method: Like-for-like
Including composite form of reassessment for failed components – written report.
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
1) Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the distinction between internal and external forces on a solid body
2) describe the fundamental concept of stress and strain at a point and analyse them under different loading scenarios
3) evaluate the relationship between stress and strain in materials
4) discuss and evaluate the mechanisms of failure in materials and structures
5) apply appropriate practical characterisation approaches to evaluate material behaviour
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