Mechanics

To enable students to gain an understanding of the fundamental principles and laws of mechanics.

Information
Course Code	DE5305
Level	5
Credits	15

Description

The learning outcomes for this course are:

Analyse basic theory, principles and applications of forces and moments in mechanics and engineering.

Calculate indirect stresses (bending and torsion) in mechanical components and select appropriate sections from standard tables.

Analyse the forces, moments, torques, work and energy, including conservation of energy, resulting from linear acceleration, rotational acceleration and centripetal acceleration.

Apply the basic principles of fluid analysis.