Requisites: Pre-requisite: [Module MEC07406] Engineering Principles(Mechanical)

The module focuses on understanding forces and their implications (i.e. stresses and strains) on mechanical components. The module covers the following topics: • Draw free body diagrams and equilibrium conditions, and calculate centroid and moments of area for various beam components.• Draw shear force and bending moment diagrams for different force distributions in a beam component.• Calculate stress, strain and beam deflection due to beams' direct loading and bending.• Calculate power, torsion and shear stress in a shaft component.• Derive stress and strain formulas in a complex force loading cases and apply to practical problems (i.e. pressure vessels). Additionaly, solve the problems using the graphical approach (Mohr's circle).• Conduct practical studies on direct loading, beam bending, torsion on shaft, and pressure vessel to understand influences of forces on mechanical components.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Understand and have the ability to calculate Mechanics concepts such as Centroid, Moments of Area, shear force, and bending moments.

LO2: Apply knowledge to calculate stress and strains due to direct loading and bending of beams.

LO3: Demonstrate ability to calculate shear stress due to torque application on the shaft.

LO4: Develop skills to solve complex stress problems such as pressure vessels using derived formulas and graphical approach.