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Program of Industrial Die Sinking

BAKP105

FUNDAMENTALS OF MECHANICS

Course Code
BAKP105
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Students will be able to perform vector algebra operations and define the concepts of force and moment.
  2. Students will be able to carry out basic strength of materials calculations (tension, compression, torsion, and bending). They will be able to perform centroid calculations and analyze the strength of welded joints.
  3. Students will be able to draw free-body diagrams of particles and rigid bodies in equilibrium, formulate equilibrium equations, and solve them.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course aims to teach the fundamental principles of statics and strength of materials required for Welding Technician. By learning force equilibrium, internal forces, and basic strength calculations, students will be able to evaluate the safety of welded structures and apply this knowledge in practice.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Unit Systems, Newton's Laws of Motion, and Vector Operations
2nd Week Introduction to Static Systems, Resultant Vector
3rd Week Resultant Vector, Unit Vector, Position Vector
4th Week Equilibrium Conditions (Particle), Equilibrium Conditions (Rigid Body)
5th Week Equilibrium Conditions (Force-Moment Systems)
6th Week Equilibrium Conditions (Force-Moment Systems)
7th Week Calculation of Internal Forces
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Center of Gravity and Calculations
10th Week Basic Strength Calculations (Tension, Compression)
11th Week Basic Strength Calculations (Torsion, Shear)
12th Week Basic Strength Calculations (Bending)
13th Week Welding Strength
14th Week Welding Strength
Recommended or Required ReadingMühendisler için Vektör Mekaniği, Statik; Ferdinand P. Beer, E. Russell Johnston
Mühendisler İçin Mekanik Statik; Mehmet H. Omurtag
Mukavemet; Mehmet H. Omurtag cilt 1
Mechanics of Materials, 4.th edition, Ferdinand P. Beer, E. Russel Johnston, Jr. John T. DeWolf (2005). The McGraw-Hill Companies
Mechanical Engineering Design, 9. Baskı, Joseph Edward Shigley, McGraw-Hill Press.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Quiz 2 20
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 2 4 8
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 25 25
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 25 25
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Total Work Load146
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.86
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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