Information Package

Program of Mechanical Engineering (English)

ME450

APPLIED SOLID MECHANICS

Course Code
ME450
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. 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 DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsA basic knowledge of Mathematics, Physics and Strength of Materials is sufficient.
Course DescriptionStress, 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
Recommended 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 Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
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 0.5 2
Total Work Load139.5
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.65
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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