At the end of this course, the students; 1) will be able to use elastic and plastic theory in applied problems of the solid mechanics. 2) will be able to analyse stress and strain in different structures under various loading conditions. 3) will be able to apply different beam theories. 4) will be able to apply the elasticity theory to the solutions of two-dimensional solid mechanics problems. 5) will be able to apply the basic principles of laminated composite structures in engineering design.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
A basic knowledge of Mathematics, Physics and Strength of Materials is sufficient.
COURSE DEFINITION
Stress, strain. Conservation laws, conservation of mass, momentum, angular momentum and energy equations. Constitutive equations, elastic and viscoelastic materials and plasticity. Euler-Bernoulli beam theory, Timoshenko beam theory Shear center. Bending of curved beams and un-symmetric beams. Thick pipes. Introduction to plate theory. Mechanics of composite materials. Introduction to laminated plate theory. Engineering problems and applications
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
1st Week Deformation
2nd Week
2nd Week Stress
3rd Week
3rd Week Conservation Laws: Continuity, Momentum
4th Week
4th Week Conservation Laws: Angular Momentum, Energy
5th Week
5th Week Constitutive Relations
6th Week
6th Week Beam Theory: Euler-Bernoulli Beam Theory
7th Week
7th Week Beam Theory: Timoshenko Beam Theory
8th Week
8th Week Shear Center
9th Week
9th Week Bending of Curved and Un-symmetric beams
10th Week
10th Week Thick Walled Pipes
11th Week
11th Week Introduction to Plate Theory
12th Week
12th Week Laminated Plates
13th Week
13th Week Mechanics of Composite Materials
14th Week
14th Week Engineering Problems and Applications
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
(1) Fung, Y. C. (1965) Foundations of Solid Mechanics, Prentice-Hall; (2) Achenbach J. D, (1975) Wave Propagation in Elastic Solids, North-Holland; (3) Reddy J. N. (2004) Mechanics of Composite Plates and Shells: Theory and Analysis, CRC Press
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Presentation
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
35
Assignment
1
15
Total(%)
50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
50
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
2
2
Preparation for Quiz
14
1
14
Individual or group work
14
2
28
Preparation for Final exam
14
1
14
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
7
1
7
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
2,5
2,5
Homework
3
2
6
Presentation (including preperation)
2
1
2
Project
1
20
20
Quiz
4
,5
2
Total Workload
139,5
Total Workload / 30
4,65
ECTS Credits of the Course
5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
