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Core Module Information
Module title: Mechanics and Computational Modelling
SCQF level: 10:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: MEC10720
Module leader: Pablo Jaen Sola
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Engineering and Mathematics
Prerequisites

Module title Engineering Applications
Examples of equivalent learning Mechanics & Engineering Design and CAD equivalent to SCQF
level 9
Description of module content:

Revision of stress and strain in common engineering structures
Revision of 1D heat transfer
Theory of finite elements
Procedure for creating finite element models
Choice of element type
Axis symmetric models
Problems of re-entrant corners
Application of loads and constraints
Solution and presentation of results from finite element analysis
Interpretation of stress and heat transfer results from finite element analysis
Validation of finite element models
Total
Learning Outcomes for module:


LO1: Analyse structures, using finite element software to determine stress, deformation resulting from specified loading and
constraints;
LO2: Validate the results of a finite element analysis by comparison with standard calculations
LO3: Acknowledge and recognize finite element theory and software coding and their influence on the interpretation of results from a finite element analysis;
LO4: Weight up and interpret the significance of results from a finite element analysis in terms of structural integrity, design
goals, liability and litigation.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2022/3, Trimester 1, FACE-TO-FACE,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: FACE-TO-FACE
Location of delivery: CHINA
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Pablo Jaen Sola
Module Organiser:


Learning, Teaching and Assessment (LTA) Approach:
This module is delivered through an integrated combination of lectures and practical exercises. Lectures introduce the theory
and guide students to sources for further research to support the learning outcomes (LO1, LO2 and LO4. Tutorials that draw from a question bank
reinforce the lectures and provide immediate feedback of learning (LO1, LO2, LO3 and LO4). Practical application of the analysis technique is achieved in a computing laboratory in
which models are generated, solved and results interpreted.
Formative Assessment:
Formative assessment is through the completion of mock class tests to provide immediate feedback to students.

Summative Assessment:
Summative assessment is through an on-line assignment and a centrally timetabled exam.
On-line assignment - A report submitted as assignment presenting the results of a finite element analysis which have been interpreted and validated. An opinion on the structural integrity will also be expressed. The quality of the work is assessed using a grading form which is made available to the students. The report is between 9 and 12 pages and submitted throughout the semester following the lectures (LO1, LO2, LO3 and LO4).
Centrally timetabled exam - Four questions are answered in a supervised examination lasting 3 hrs (LO2, LO3 and LO4).

Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 12
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 36
Online Groupwork (Independent Study) 72
Independent Learning Guided independent study 80
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Report 40 1 - 4 14/15 HOURS= 00.00, WORDS= 2000
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 60 1 - 4 14/15 HOURS= 3, WORDS= 0
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
MEC10120 & MEC10720 Mechanics and Computational Modelling
 

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