Information Package

Master's of Mechanical Engineering with Thesis

MAK509

MECHANICS OF CONTINUA I

Course Code
MAK509
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. To learn the general equations valid for continuous media.
  2. To solve the general equations valid for continuous media using tensor algebra.
  3. Knowledge of deformation mechanic fundamentals.
  4. Get knowledge about the interaction between material spaces and thermo mechanic outer loadings.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionVectors, matrices, tensors, integral theories. Coordinate transformations, tensor invariants. Deformation kinematics, length, angle, area and volume interchanges, strain tensors, substantial differentials of tensors. Deformation rates, rotation, inner and outer forces, Principle of Cauchy and stress tensors. Fundamentals of continua and energy. Constitutive equations.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Coordinate systems, Base Vectors, Tensors
2nd Week Deformation Gradient and Tansor. Deformastion Tansor Transformation
3rd Week Principle stresses
4th Week Differential of Movement, Line, Area and Components
5th Week Line, Surface and Volume Integrals Derivative.
6th Week Prime Laws of Mechanics of Continua.
7th Week Mass Conservation and Continua Equation.
8th Week Linear and Angular momentum principles.
9th Week Conservation of Energy, Second rule of Thermodynamic.
10th Week Entropy Second rule of Thermodynamics
11th Week Local Balance Laws,
12th Week Restriction of Thermodynamics on Elastic Solid Behaviour.
13th Week Restrictions of Thermodynamics on Viscose Flow Behaviour.
14th Week Constitutive Equations.
Recommended or Required ReadingŞuhubi, E. S., (1994). Sürekli Ortamlar Mekaniği (Giriş). İTÜ Fen-Ed. Fak. Yayınları.
Dawson, T. H. (1976). Theory and Practice of Solid Mechanics. Plenum.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
  • Lecture
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 6 10
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 4 56
Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 6 25 150
Total Work Load304
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10.13
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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