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2023/24 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

MECH1310 Mechanics for Mechatronics and Robotics

20 creditsClass Size: 100

Module manager: Dr Farnaz Motamen Salehi
Email: F.MotamenSalehi@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2023/24

This module is mutually exclusive with

MECH1230Solid Mechanics

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

To introduce the basic engineering principles required for analysing motion and the forces that produce it and to develop an understanding of the fundamental principles of structural analysis and its application to the general field of engineering. Also to gain an understanding of engineering principles relating to structure and material property relationships.

Students will develop the ability and apply these techniques to tackle typical dynamics and structural problems and produce solutions for applications in mechanical engineering.

Learning outcomes
At the end of the module a student should be able to understand and use:
i) Basic knowledge of the characteristic features of metals, ceramics, polymers and composites.
ii) Understand and use theoretical aspects of particle and rigid body kinetics and kinematics to solve dynamics engineering problems
iii) Understand and use theoretical aspects of equilibrium to analyse the stresses and design of engineering structures.

Knowledge and understanding of scientific principles and methodology necessary to underpin their education in their engineering discipline, to enable appreciation of its scientific and engineering context, and to support their understanding of relevant historical, current and future developments and technologies (SM1b)
Knowledge and understanding of mathematical and statistical methods necessary to underpin their education in their engineering discipline and to enable them to apply mathematical and statistical methods, tools and notations proficiently in the analysis and solution of engineering problems (SM2b)
Understanding of engineering principles and the ability to apply them to analyse key engineering processes (EA1b)
Ability to identify, classify and describe the performance of systems and components through the use of analytical methods and modelling techniques (EA2)
Ability to apply relevant practical and laboratory skills (P3)
Understanding of the use of technical literature and other information sources (P4)
Apply their skills in problem solving, communication, information retrieval, working with others and the effective use of general IT facilities (G1)







Skills outcomes
Analysis of engineering structures, static load stress and strain of structures, kinematics and kinetics of mechanisms and particles. A basic understanding of the characteristic of engineering materials.


Syllabus


1) Equations of Statics & Free Body Diagrams
2) Equilibrium of Forces and Moments
3) Bending Moments and Shear Force Diagrams
4) Torsion of Circular Bars
5) Bending Stress of Symmetrical Beams
6) Bending, Deflection and Slope
7) One dimensional particle kinematics
8) Two dimensional particle kinematics
9) Rigid body kinematics
10) Mechanisms
11) One dimensional particle kinetics
12) Two dimensional particle kinetics
13) Rigid body kinetics

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Example Class221.0022.00
In Course Assessment21.002.00
Class tests, exams and assessment12.002.00
Lecture441.0044.00
Practical22.004.00
Private study hours126.00
Total Contact hours74.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)200.00

Private study

Reviewing lecture notes, solving example sheets, preparing for tutorials, class test and assignment. Revising for final exam.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

An online discussion board will be monitored during specified times each week and potential to have quiz every 2 weeks. 

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
PracticalLaboratory practical (Cantilever beam)0.00
PracticalLaboratory and report (Mechanisms Lab)20.00
In-course AssessmentClass Test (Statics)20.00
In-course AssessmentClass Test (Dynamics)20.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)60.00

The resits will be addressed as part of the August examination which will cover the learning outcomes of the module.


Exams
Exam typeExam duration% of formal assessment
Unseen exam 2 hr 40.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)40.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 07/02/2024

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