Solid Mechanics
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1TE607
- 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, 11 May 2022
- Responsible department
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Entry requirements
Participation in Algebra and Vector Geometry with at least 1 credit completed. Participation in Calculus for Engineers.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the 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 ( 2 credit), written examination ( 8 credits).
If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the disability coordinator of the university.