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AR10500: Structural mechanics and materials

[Page last updated: 09 August 2024]

Academic Year: 2024/25
Owning Department/School: Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
Credits: 10 [equivalent to 20 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 200
Level: Certificate (FHEQ level 4)
Period:
Semester 2
Assessment Summary: CWRG 50%, EXOB 50%
Assessment Detail:
  • Analysis Report (CWRG 50% - Qualifying Mark: 40)
  • Exam (EXOB 50% - Qualifying Mark: 40)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
* Analyse simple structural elements and systems to determine stress, strains, stability and displacements. (K1)
* Assess the appropriateness of a variety of engineering materials and structural systems across different engineering applications. (K2)
* Apply your knowledge and understanding of structural systems and materials in response to design brief to create solutions to engineering problems. (I1,K4)
* Communicate your design process effectively. (PT1)
* Critically reflect upon your personal contribution to teamwork and the effectiveness of design choices. (PT4, PT5)


Synopsis: Develop your physical and analytical understanding of stresses and strains, and of the three-dimensional action of structures, materials and components, typical engineering materials, their properties and their impact upon performance of buildings and structures.

Content: Elastic behaviour of structures;
Section properties, flexural, shear, torsional and principal stresses;
Shear behaviour, composite sections;
Analysis of deflections;
Buckling of column;
Plastic behaviour of simple beam structures; Mechanical properties and physical properties of construction materials;
Manufacturing and fabrication processes;
Sustainability, Environmental and Carbon impacts; Future materials.

Course availability:

AR10500 is a Designated Essential Unit on the following courses:

Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
  • UEAR-AFB11 : BEng(Hons) Civil Engineering (Year 1)
  • UEAR-AKB11 : BEng(Hons) Civil Engineering with Year long work placement (Year 1)
  • UEAR-AFB12 : BEng(Hons) Structural and Architectural Engineering (Year 1)
  • UEAR-AKB12 : BEng(Hons) Structural and Architectural Engineering with Year long work placement (Year 1)
  • UEAR-AFM11 : MEng(Hons) Civil Engineering (Year 1)
  • UEAR-AKM11 : MEng(Hons) Civil Engineering with Year long work placement (Year 1)
  • UEAR-AFM12 : MEng(Hons) Structural and Architectural Engineering (Year 1)
  • UEAR-AKM12 : MEng(Hons) Structural and Architectural Engineering with Year long work placement (Year 1)

Notes:

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