STRENGTH OF MATERIALS
- Course
- MCLE270 - STRENGTH OF MATERIALS
- Department
- Mechanical Engineering - English - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 4
- ECTS
- 7
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 2
- Course Coordinator(s)
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Hamed HOSSEINGHOLI POURASL
Course Description
This course aims to show the Definition of stress, strain. Hook’s law. Constitutive relations for uni-axial stresses. Shearing stress and strain. Torsion of circular members. Thin walled pressure vessels. Relations between bending moment, shearing force and distributed loads. Bending of beams with symmetrical sections. Bending of composite beams.
STRENGTH OF MATERIALS
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
| Item | Type | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm | Midterm | 40 |
| Final | Final | 40 |
| Project | Project | 20 |
| Total | 100 | |
Course outcomes
No course outcomes have been defined yet.
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction - Review of statics: Free-Body Diagrams, Equilibrium Equations |
| Week 2 | Introduction to Mechanics of Materials: Basic definitions and units - Types of forces and stresses (tensile, compressive, shear, etc.) |
| Week 3 | Normal Stress: Average normal stress in an axially loaded bar, Tensile stress, Compressive stress, General state of stress, Units (SI system) Average Normal Stress |
| Week 4 | Shear stress: Average shear stress, Single shear, Double shear |
| Week 5 | Allowable Normal and Shear stress: Design of simple connections, Factor of safety |
| Week 6 | Strain: Normal Strain and Shear strain |
| Week 7 | Mechanical Properties: Stress-Strain Diagram, Strain Energy, Shear Stress-Strain Diagram Poission’s Ratio - Hooke’s Law |
| Week 8 | Midterm Exams |
| Week 9 | Midterm Exams |
| Week 10 | Axial load analysis: Saint-Venant’s Principle, Elastic Deformation of an Axially Loaded Member, Principle of Superposition |
| Week 11 | Axial load analysis: Force Method of Analysis for Axially Loaded Member , Thermal Stress, Stress Concentrations |
| Week 12 | Torsion of Circular Shafts: Torsional Deformation of a Circular Shaft, The Torsion Formula, Power Transmission, Angle of Twist |
| Week 13 | Bending: Shear and Moment Diagrams, Graphical Method for Constructing Shear and Moment Diagrams, Bending Deformation of a Straight Member, The Flexure Formula |
| Week 14 | MD solid software |
| Week 15 | Final Exams |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Mechanics of Materials Book by E. Russell Johnston, Ferdinand P. Beer, and John T. DeWolf
Learning Outcomes
- L01 Review the important principles of statics and determine the internal resultant loadings in a body. Using the concept of normal stress and shear stress for specific applications to analyzed or design of members subjected to an axial load or direct shear loads. SOLO 4
- L02 Find the stress and deformations in an axially loaded and thermally loaded members using the equilibrium equations and the compatibility equations for the statically indeterminate cases. SOLO 2
- L03 Find the shear stress an angle of twist of a shaft or tube subjected to torsional loading using the equilibrium equations and the compatibility equations for the statically indeterminate cases. SOLO 2
- L04 Draw the shear force and bending moment diagrams and calculating bending stress of the beams made of homogeneous and composite materials that behaves a linear elastic manner. SOLO 2
- L05 Develop a method for finding the shear stress in a beam having a prismatic cross section made from homogeneous material that behaves in a linear-elastic manner. SOLO 5
Program Outcomes
- P01 Knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, basic engineering, computer-based computation, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
- P02 Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, basic engineering, computer-based computation, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline to the solution of complex engineering problems.
- P03 Ability to define complex engineering problems by using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to the problem addressed.
- P04 Ability to formulate complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with the problem addressed.
- P05 Ability to analyse and solve complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with the problem addressed.
- P06 Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems.
- P07 Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products in a way that meets present and future needs while considering realistic constraints and conditions.
- P08 Ability to select and use appropriate techniques and resources—including estimation and modelling—for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
- P09 Ability to select and use modern engineering and computational tools—including estimation and modelling—for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
- P10 Ability to conduct literature research and use appropriate research methods for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
- P11 Ability to design experiments for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
- P12 Ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyse results, and interpret findings for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
- P13 Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- P14 Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- P15 Knowledge of ethical responsibility and adherence to the principles of professional engineering conduct.
- P16 Awareness of acting impartially without discrimination in any matter and of being inclusive of diversity.
- P17 Ability to work effectively as an individual.
- P18 Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in intra-disciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).
- P19 Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).
- P20 Ability to communicate effectively in spoken form on technical matters, taking into account the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession).
- P21 Ability to communicate effectively in written form on technical matters, taking into account the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession).
- P22 Knowledge of professional practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis.
- P23 Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
- P24 Ability for independent and lifelong learning.
- P25 Ability to adapt to new and emerging technologies.
- P26 Lifelong learning ability that includes the capacity to think critically about technological changes.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | P10 | P11 | P12 | P13 | P14 | P15 | P16 | P17 | P18 | P19 | P20 | P21 | P22 | P23 | P24 | P25 | P26 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1.92 |
| L02 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2.12 |
| L03 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2.12 |
| L04 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1.92 |
| L05 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2.12 |