Information Package

Program of Mechanical Engineering (English)

ME477

EXPERIMENTAL STRESS ANALYSIS

Course Code
ME477
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 1
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 carry out eperimental stress analysis method to engineering problems.
  2. will be able to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret stress data
  3. will be able to identify, formulate, and solve stress and strain problems
  4. will be able to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for experimental stress analysis
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionTwo-and three-dimensional stress and strain analysis. Strain gauges and strain rosettes. Strain-gauge networks. Photoelastic method. 2-D applications of photoelastic materials. Experimental analysis of static and dynamic problems in laboratory conditions.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week 1st Week General principles
2nd Week 2nd Week General principles
3rd Week 3rd Week Fundamental principles of 2D and 3D stress and strain
4th Week 4th Week Fundamental principles of 2D and 3D stress and strain
5th Week 5th Week Mechanical strain gage and rozette
6th Week 6th Week Electrical strain gage and rozette
7th Week 7th Week Photoelasticity 2D analysis
8th Week 8th Week Photoelasticity 3D analysis
9th Week 9th Week Stress freezing
10th Week 10th Week Scattered ray and birefrigent coating techniques
11th Week 11th Week Moire fringes
12th Week 12th Week Brittle coatings
13th Week 13th Week Grid methods
14th Week 14th Week Grid methods
Recommended or Required ReadingDALLY, James W., "Experimental Stress Analysis", Mc-Graw Hill, 1991
SRINATH, L.S.,et.al., "Experimantal Stress Analysis", Tata Mc-Graw Hill, 1984
HOLISTER, G.S., "Experimental Stress Analysis : Principles and Methods", Cambridge University Press,1967
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 25
Assignment 1 10
Quiz 1 20
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 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) 3 0.5 1.5
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Project 1 30 30
Quiz 2 2 4
Total Work Load144.5
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.81
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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