Information Package

Master's of Mechanical Engineering without Thesis

MAK508

THEORY OF PLASTICITY

Course Code
MAK508
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. An ability to apply knowledge of engineering.
  2. To become acquainted with the general principles of deformation mechanics.
  3. To recognize interactions between thermo-mechanic outer loads and medium of matter.
  4. To understanding the importance of interaction of force- matter in engineering problems.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course includes introduction to plasticity, tension and compression diagrams, Bauschinger effect, approximate equations for true stress-strain diagrams, the effect of shape change velocity and temperature, hydrostatic pressure, theoretical shear strength, crystal defects, dislocations, shear systems, shear lines and shear bands, mirroring, anisotropy, yield criteria, basic applications, field of yield lines theory, extrusion of plate and strips.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Plasticity
2nd Week Principal, Normal and Shear Stresses
3rd Week Equilibrium Equations, Elasto-Plastic Forming of Rods
4th Week Plastic Forming Mechanism, Stability. Plastic Forming of Empty Sphere
5th Week Plastic Flow: Finite Stresses and Tensor of Forming Speed
6th Week Extrusion of Strips and Plates
7th Week Examination
8th Week Mechanic Theory of Creep, Dynamic Strength of Materials
9th Week Stress- Strain Curve for Dynamic Loading, Impact Theory
10th Week Elasto-Plastic Bands in Rods
11th Week Torsion Vibrations of Rods
12th Week Transverse Vibrations in Rods
13th Week Fatigue
14th Week Fracture
Recommended or Required ReadingLublineer, J., "Plasticity Theory", MacMillan (1990). 2. Chakraberty, J., "Applied Plasticity", Springs (1999).
Johnson W., Mellar P.B., "Engineering Plasticity", Van Norstrand, (1978).
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Questions/Answers
  • Lecture
  • Problem Solving
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 4 10
Project 1 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 3 3
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
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 4 25 100
Project 1 50 50
Total Work Load290
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.66
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
K1 X
K2 X X
K3 X X
K4
K5 X
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11 X X X X