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MEC6405   Experimental Stress Analysis   (10 credits)

 
Year Running: 2015/2016
Credit level: F7
Pre-requisites   MEC302 or equivalent Solid Mechanics module

Description

In this module the student will learn about the modern techniques available to the experimental stress analyst.They will learn about the principles, advantages and disadvantages of the techniques so that students are able to select the most appropriate technique or combination of techniques for use in a particular situation.Demonstrations will be given on all techniques and the emphasis is on the practical application of the techniques for solving industrial problems. 

 

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type Hours
Independent 69.0
Lab 2.0
Lecture 22.0
Tutorial 5.0
 

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type Duration % of formal assessment Semester
Exam 2.0 100 % S1
 

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2023-24.