Information Package

Program of Civil Engineering (English)

CE423

ADVANCED MECHANICS OF MATERIALS

Course Code
CE423
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Gain an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering,
  2. Gain an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems,
  3. Gain an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Componentsnone
Course DescriptionIntroduction to stress and strain relations in 3 dimensions. Principal stresses in 3 dimensions. Generalized Hooke?s Law for isotropic materials. Failure theories. Finite difference method. Applications in cylindrical shells and rectangular plates. Torsion of prismatic bars. Beams on elastic foundations. Applications of energy methods. Impact loading on structures. Stability of columns.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Analysis of stress
2nd Week Analysis of stress
3rd Week Strain and stress-strain relations
4th Week Strain and stress-strain relations
5th Week Strain and stress-strain relations
6th Week Failure theories
7th Week Failure theories
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Failure theories
10th Week Beams on elastic foundation
11th Week Beams on elastic foundation
12th Week Beams on elastic foundation
13th Week Introduction to elastic stability
14th Week Introduction to elastic stability
15th Week Introduction to elastic stability
Recommended or Required ReadingReference:
Arthur P. Boresi, Advanced Mechanics of Materials, Wiley; 6th edition (2002).
Additional Resources:
Roman Solecki, R. Jay Conant, Advanced Mechanics of Materials, Oxford University Press (2003).
A.C. Ugural, S.K. Fenster, Advanced Strength and Applied Elasticity, 4th Edition, Pearson Education, 2003.
J. T. Oden, Ripperger E. A., Mechanics of Elastic Structures, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill, 1981.
K.D. Hjelmstad, Fundamentals of Structural Mechanics, Springer, 2005.
R.D. Cook, W.C. Young, Advanced Mechanics of Materials, Collier Macmillan Publishers, 1985 ? I.H.
Shames, Introduction to Solid Mechanics, Prentice Hall Inc., 1975.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 15
Quiz 1 10
Attendance 1 5
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 1 10 10
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 50 50
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 40 40
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 3 3
Quiz 1 1 1
Total Work Load150
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
K1 X X
K2 X X
K3 X X
K4 X X X
K5 X X
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11 X