Mechanics and Materials (M&M | SEF005)

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Year: 0 | Semester: A&B | Level: 3 | Credits: 15

Course organiser: Dr Theo Kreouzis | Course deputy: Dr Teppei Katori

Synopsis:

Only available to students on the Science and Engineering Foundation Programme. This is one of three courses providing a firm grounding in the ideas of Physics. Newtonian mechanics including statics, linear and rotational dynamics. forces and energy are discussed along with their role in the molecular structure of matter, properties of solids, liquids and gases. The basic concepts of thermodynamics are introduced. The emphasis is on physical understanding rather than mathematics.

Aims:

This is the first of three courses in the Foundation Programme providing a firm grounding in the concepts and techniques of physics and its application to engineering. Forces and energy are discussed, along with their role in the molecular structure of matter, and the properties of liquids and gases. The course also introduces the basic concepts of thermodynamics. The emphasis throughout is on physical understanding rather than the mathematics.

Outcomes:

On completing the course, students should be able to answer questions at an appropriate level (both qualitative and quantitative) based on: vectors; equations of motion; Newton's Laws; parabolic motion; momentum; energy; collisions; power and efficiency; energy sources; turning moments; conditions for equilibrium; centipetal force and equations of motion; moment of inertia; rotational momentum and energy; atoms and atomic sizes; intermolecular forces; nuclear model of the atom; macroscopic properties; microscopic properties; materials; fluids at rest; fluid flow; Bernoulli principle; temperature; transfer of heat; heating bodies; real gases.

Recommended books:

Breithaupt, J.
New Understanding Physics for Advanced Level
Nelson Thornes, (1999)
ISBN 0-7487-4314-6
(or with Study Guide and CD
ISBN 0-7487-4466-5)
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