WM3D3-15 Stress Analysis
Introductory description
To design new products or optimise existing ones, stress analysis is a key tool to investigate the possibility of using new materials, new geometries or a combination of both.
Module aims
By continuing the applications of the mechanics of materials theories, the participants acquire the ability to determine the response of structures to external mechanical stimuli, the resulting deformations and the state of stress and strain produced in the components of structures. They also learn to predict and prevent common forms of structural failure in basic engineering components. This module deals with knowledge of stress analysis as applied to the design of mechanical systems within the automotive, aerospace and product development industry. It will enable the participants to carry out both analytical and numerical methodologies while enhancing their capabilities in utilising engineering packages.
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
- Revision of Theory of Stress and Strain
- Torsion of Shafts
- Analysis and Design of Beams for Bending
- Multi-axial loadings and complex states of Stress
- Principal Stresses / Stress Transformation
- Failure criteria
- Mechanical / Material testing for Stress / Strain Analysis
- Introduction to Fracture Mechanics
- Fatigue Failure Analysis
- Numerical Methods for Stress Analysis
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Appreciate the concepts of stress and strain as a result of external loadings/deformations on mechanical parts and components
- Implement stress analysis approach to design based on failure criteria for structural analysis or product development in a wide range of industrial sectors
- Develop an industrial-oriented application of the principles of static and strength of materials on stress analysis and apply them to solve analytical solutions to axial, bending, shear and combined loadings.
- Critique designs based on the stress analysis approach .
Indicative reading list
- Mechanics of Materials, BEER, F. P., JOHNSTON, E. R., DEWOLF, J. T. & MAZUREK, D. F., McGraw-Hill Education, 2015, ISBN 9814595241.
- Statics and Mechanics of Materials, HIBBELER, R. C. Pearson, 2017, ISBN 0134382595.
- Mechanics of materials: an introduction to engineering technology, GHAVAMI, P., Springer, 2014, ISBN 3319075721.
View reading list on Talis Aspire
Subject specific skills
Basic knowledge on interpreting stress-strain curves, recognising type of loading and state of stress/strain on parts/components. Predict/prevent structural failure in engineering components. Selection of materials for structural design.
Transferable skills
Dependability, Teamwork, Adaptability, Technology Literacy
Study time
| Type | Required |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 18 sessions of 1 hour (12%) |
| Seminars | 6 sessions of 1 hour (4%) |
| Practical classes | 6 sessions of 1 hour (4%) |
| Private study | 60 hours (40%) |
| Assessment | 60 hours (40%) |
| Total | 150 hours |
Private study description
Review of content and practice on provided problems/solutions.
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You must pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group A1
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
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| IMA - Group Work | 30% | 15 hours | No |
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Assignment during the teaching week (In-module assignment; IMA; group work 2000 +/-10% words) |
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| Post Module Assignment | 70% | 45 hours | Yes (extension) |
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Post module Assignment Case study; (70% 2800 +/-10%words) |
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Feedback on assessment
Individual/group feedback during the seminar sessions and In-module assignment (if applicable) and summative generic (cohort) feedback for the PMA case studies.
Pre-requisites
To take this module, you must have passed:
Courses
This module is Core for:
- Year 3 of DWMS-H7C7 Undergraduate Applied Professional Engineering (Control/Technical Support Engineer) (Degree Apprenticeship)