modules

Without the careful measurement of static and hydrostatic forces, structures like the Hoover Dam or the Tamar bridge could not have been built. This examination of the static behaviour of solids and fluids, which underpins much of civil engineering and mechanical engineering design, is just one of the key areas you will explore on this module. 

 

You will encounter fluid and solid static equations and principles, including tension and compression.  You will learn how to determine the forces, pressures and deformations in fluid scenarios and solid structures.  In a hands-on laboratory session, you will measure the force generated by a water jet, hitting different surfaces, and then illustrate your results in diagrams. 

 

On completing this module, you will be familiar with the basics of fluid and solid principles. The knowledge and skills learnt will be applied to practical problems, such as determining the loading capacity of bridges, power-transmission shafts in cars, and turbines, a floating pontoon, planning for bridges, buildings, mixing fluids in chemical plants, designing transportation systems of fluids, and detecting the flaws or failures in fluid systems. You will have an excellent foundation in critical measurement techniques and be proficient in using a hydraulic bench, in this case, equipped with a pump and simple system to measure flow rate.

 

Prerequisite module: ECM1200 Core Engineering or equivalent