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Mechanics

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

Information
Course Code MG5002
Level 5
Credits 15

Description

The learning outcomes for this course are:

Analyse basic theory, principles and application 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.

Analyse the basic principles of fluids analysis.