Mechanics of Solids

Code School Level Credits Semesters
MMME2037 Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering 2 20 Full Year Malaysia
Code
MMME2037
School
Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering
Level
2
Credits
20
Semesters
Full Year Malaysia

Summary

Summary of Content: Analysis methods applicable to engineering design including:
• combined loading
• yield criteria
• elastic-plastic deformations
• deflection of beams
• strain energy methods
• asymmetrical bending
• thick-walled cylinders
• shear stresses in beams
• thermal stress and strain
• elastic instability (buckling)
• fatigue and fracture
• finite element analysis
Case studies are presented to relate topics covered in the module to actual design situations. Practical application is taught through laboratory and design exercises.

Target Students

Second year students in mechanical engineering and any other students who fulfill the prerequisites. Available to JYA/Erasmus students

Classes

Assessment

Assessed by end of spring semester

Educational Aims

The aim of this module is to introduce more advanced topics in linear elastic solid mechanics, plasticity and failure, introduce relevant analysis methods for material behaviour and demonstrate the application of these methods to the design of engineering components.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will be able to:

LO1: Explain how engineering components of varying geometry deform/fail and, where required, explain the relationships between applied loads and the resulting stresses and strains when subjected to a range of loading types (knowledge and comprehension). – AHEP4: M1; EAC: PO1
LO2: Describe and explain the fundamentals of elastic and plastic material response and how this can lead to deformation and failure in engineering components (knowledge and comprehension). – AHEP4: M2; EAC: PO2
LO3: Apply methods of engineering analysis based on the above concepts and predict deformation and failure in various engineering scenarios (comprehension, application, analysis) – AHEP4: M2, M3; EAC: PO2, PO5
LO4: Recognise and construct an appropriate analysis technique to apply when presented with an engineering scenario in a solid mechanics context (comprehension, application, analysis)– AHEP4: M5, M13; EAC: PO3
LO5: Clearly report analysis of data and engineering calculations using an appropriate level of explanation showing evidence of judgement in selecting analysis techniques and critical assessment of results (comprehension, application, synthesis and evaluation) -AHEP4: M12, M17; EAC: PO9

Conveners

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Last updated 09/01/2025.