2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
MECH1310 Mechanics for Mechatronics and Robotics
20 creditsClass Size: 100
Module manager: Andy Barber
Email: A.R.Barber@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
Pre-requisite qualifications
Admission to UG MECH and ELEC programmesThis module is mutually exclusive with
| MECH1230 | Solid Mechanics |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
Students will gain an understanding of engineering principles relating to structure and material property relationships, and develop the ability to apply these techniques to tackle typical dynamics and structural problems and produce solutions for applications in mechatronics engineering.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 mechatronics 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)
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Understand and use theoretical aspects of particle and rigid body kinetics and kinematics to solve dynamics engineering problems
2. Understand and use theoretical aspects of equilibrium to analyse the stresses and design of engineering structures.
Upon successful completion of this module the following Engineering Council Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (AHEP) learning outcome descriptors (fourth edition) are satisfied:
3. Apply knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to broadly-defined problems. Some of the knowledge will be informed by current developments in the subject of study. [B1]
4. Analyse broadly-defined problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles. (B2)
5. Select and apply appropriate computational and analytical techniques to model broadly-defined problems, recognising the limitations of the techniques employed. (B3)
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
6. Teamwork & collaboration, Problem solving & analytical skills, Laboratory practice
Syllabus
Syllabus covering static and dynamic systems;
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
Methods of Assessment
We are currently refreshing our modules to make sure students have the best possible experience. Full assessment details for this module are not available before the start of the academic year, at which time details of the assessment(s) will be provided.
Assessment for this module will consist of;
1 x Laboratory and report
2 x In-class test
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 44 | 1.00 | 44.00 |
| Practical | 3 | 2.00 | 6.00 |
| Seminar | 22 | 1.00 | 22.00 |
| Private study hours | 128.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 72.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Regular formative assessments are provided with opportunities to receive feedbackReading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 13/09/2024
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