Course Details in 2025/26 Session

Module Title	LI Mechanics 2
School	School of Engineering
Department	Mechanical Engineering
Module Code	04 30368
Module Lead	Farrukh Hafeez
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites	LC Mechanics 1 - (04 30330)
Co-requisites	LC Mechanics 1 - (04 30330)
Restrictions	Passing the written exam and the laboratory assessment is required in order to pass the module. Students must pass all components with at least 40% to pass the module.
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Tutorial-20 hours Practical Classes and workshops-12 hours Guided independent study-148 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	The aim of the module is to enhance students' knowledge and understanding of the mathematics and scientific principles related to mechanics and materials, and to develop their ability to apply this knowledge in a number of topics. Syllabus Static analysis of stress in solid mechanics, including use of Mohr's Circle, maximum shear stress, strain energy and von Mises failure criterion, energy methods, Castigliano's Theorem for beam deflection, analysis of thin walled vessels. Vector analysis of the dynamics (both kinematics and kinetics) of two-dimensional rigid body systems with applications to simple linked systems of rods, gears and wheels.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the mathematical and scientific principles that underpin static analysis of stress in solid mechanics and vector analysis of the dynamics (both kinematics and kinetics) of two-dimensional rigid body systems. Understand and apply engineering principles related to static analysis of stress in solid mechanics, including stress transformation theory, Mohr's circle, pressure vessel stress theory, failure theory, Castiglianos Theorem for beam deflection and apply them to analyse key engineering designs. Understand and apply engineering principles related to scalar & vector analysis of the dynamics (both kinematics and kinetics) of two-dimensional rigid body systems and apply them to analyse key engineering designs. Demonstrate the ability to use the results of mechanical analysis to solve engineering problems and to recommend appropriate action. Demonstrate laboratory and practical skills.
Assessment	30368-01 : Exam : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (80%) 30368-02 : Lab Report : Coursework (20%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Main: One 3-hour formal written unseen closed-book examination (80%) to be held during the University's January examination period (centrally timetabled) and assessment of laboratory work (20%). Reassessment: Supplementary to match the main assessment method with due consideration made to any restrictions imposed at the time of reassessment. Students can carry forward passed assessment components from the main assessment.
Other	Duplicate of Birmingham-based module 23777
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