2021/22 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
MECH1310 Mechanics for Mechatronics and Robotics
20 creditsClass Size: 100
Module manager: Dr Chengxu Zhou
Email: C.X.Zhou@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2021/22
This module is mutually exclusive with
| MECH1230 | Solid 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.
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 type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Example Class | 22 | 1.00 | 22.00 |
| In Course Assessment | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Class tests, exams and assessment | 1 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Lecture | 44 | 1.00 | 44.00 |
| Practical | 2 | 2.00 | 4.00 |
| Private study hours | 126.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 74.00 | ||
| 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 type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Practical | Laboratory practical (Cantilever beam) | 0.00 |
| Practical | Laboratory and report (Mechanisms Lab) | 20.00 |
| In-course Assessment | Class Test (Statics) | 20.00 |
| In-course Assessment | Class Test (Dynamics) | 10.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 | |
The resits will be addressed as part of the August examination which will cover the learning outcomes of the module.
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Online Time-Limited assessment | 2 hr | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
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