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Mechanics

Module code: CEU11E07 · Semester: 2

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Topics

  • Vectors, units and Newton's laws LO1–2
  • Forces, resultants, moments and couples LO1, LO3
  • Pulleys, pin-jointed trusses (joints and sections), friction LO1
  • Hydrostatics: pressure, Archimedes, centre of pressure LO2–3
  • Kinematics of particles: rectilinear, curvilinear, relative motion LO2
  • Kinetics: Newton's second law, work-energy, impulse-momentum LO2, LO4
  • Rigid bodies: rotation, centre of mass, moment of inertia LO3
  • Simple harmonic motion LO2
Learning outcomes (exam covers LO1–4)
  1. Solve static equilibrium problems with Newton's laws: pulleys, inclines, levers, trusses, friction
  2. Solve motion problems: circular, relative, simple harmonic, constant acceleration, momentum; hydrostatics and flow
  3. Calculate moments, centre of pressure, buoyancy, moment of inertia and centre of mass
  4. Use conservation of energy

Summarised from the module descriptor, checked November 2026.