Solid Mechanics
10 credits
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1TE607
A revised version of the syllabus is available.
- Code
- 1TE607
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Technology G1F
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 28 April 2017
- Responsible department
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Entry requirements
Algebra and Vector Geometry. Calculus for Engineers should have been attended.
Learning outcomes
After a successfully completed course the student should be able to:
- identify the purpose and function of various structures,
- analyse rods, shafts, beams and simple trusses with respect to internal forces, stresses and deformations,
- apply the handbook solutions for beams,
- design structures to avoid failure by plastic deformations and elastic instability.
Content
Axially loaded rods. Linear elastic material. Simple trusses. Torsion of circular shafts. Bending of beams. Elastic instability of beams. Design requirements.
Instruction
Lectures, lessons, written assignments and laboratory work.
Assessment
Assignments and laboratory work (1 credit), written examination (9 credits).