Strength of Materials
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IRA0102 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | I-RT 2009 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2010-2011) |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Laaja, Martti |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2010-2011
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | I-RT-2N | 2011-01-03 – 2011-04-30 | Tapani Hahtokari | Finnish | 2010-12-07 – 2011-01-09 |
Learning Outcomes
The student will understand basis of strain and stress, Hooke's law, and the fundamentals of the function of rod structures, the student can analyse strains and stresses in the rod structures under actions, understand the principals of buckling, plastic behaviour, main stresses and basis of fracture mechanics of materials.
Contents
The basic concepts of strain and stress, Hooke's law. Fundamentals to analyse the rod structures. The evaluation criteria for strength and usefulness of the members. The influence of normal force, shear force, bending moment and torsion. Deflection curve. Buckling of columns, plastic bending, main stresses in plane and yield hypothesis.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Ruotsala, P. Elasticity and strength of materials, tuition manual
Hahtokari, T. Strenght of materials, tuition manual
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lessons and exercises
Assessment Methods
Exercises and exams.