Module Code - Title:

ME4111 - ENGINEERING MECHANICS 1

Year Last Offered:

2025/6

Hours Per Week:

Lecture

2

Lab

2

Tutorial

0

Other

1

Private

5

Credits

6

Grading Type:

N

Prerequisite Modules:

Rationale and Purpose of the Module:

To enable students to achieve fluency and confidence in the application of Newtons Laws of Motion to particle and rigid body mechanics problems in which the bodies are in static equilibrium. In particular to become proficient in the use of Free Body Diagrams.

Syllabus:

Application of Newton's Laws to particles and rigid bodies in equilibrium (Statics); equivalent force systems; two-and-three-dimensional force systems in equilibrium; analysis of rigid trusses and frames; centroids, centres of gravity, distributed forces, area and mass moments of inertia; friction.

Learning Outcomes:

Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)

1. Given a system of forces and moments, determine a single resultant force and moment which is equivalent. 2. Given a picture of a structure showing the loads and supports, draw a free-body diagram of either the whole structure, or a component part of it, and solve for the support reactions. 3. Given a picture of a plane truss or framework showing the loads and supports, determine the axial force in each member and whether it is in tension or compression. 4. Given a picture of a thin uniform plate or plane area, determine its centroid/centre of gravity and its mass moment of inertia/second moment of area about three mutually perpendicular axes. 5. Given a problem involving dry unlubricated contact, determine the frictional forces generated, and whether the applied forces cause sliding to occur or not. 6. Working in teams, perform experiments in engineering mechanics, analyse the results and identify sources of error.

Affective (Attitudes and Values)

N/A

Psychomotor (Physical Skills)

N/A

How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:

Module will be taught using formal lectures. Concepts presented will be re-inforced with assigned laboratory work and tutorial work.

Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):

Prime Texts:

J.L.Meriam & L.G.Kraige (2008) Engineering Mechanics Statics, SI Version, 6th Edition. , Wiley

Other Relevant Texts:

Beer, F.P. and E.R. Johnson () Vector Mechanics for Engineers, Statics and Dynamics (5 ed) , McGraw Hill.

Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:

Semester(s) Module is Offered:

Module Leader:

David.Newport@ul.ie