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Theory of Plasticity

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: IRTS1201
Type: Optional obligatory / Professional Studies
Curriculum: I-RT 2013V
Level: Bachelor of Engineering
Credits: 2 cr
Responsible Teacher: Hahtokari, Tapani
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
1I-RT-4N, I-RT-4V2013-09-02 – 2013-11-02Tapani HahtokariFinnish2013-08-16 – 2013-09-13
2I-RT-4N2014-09-01 – 2014-10-25Heikki LiimatainenFinnish2014-08-15 – 2014-09-14
3I-RT-4N2015-09-01 – 2015-10-31Heikki LiimatainenFinnish2015-08-14 – 2015-09-13
4I-RT-4N, I-RT-4V2016-09-01 – 2016-10-31Jari LehtiöFinnish2016-08-22 – 2016-09-19
5I-RT-4N, I-RT-4V2017-09-01 – 2017-10-27Jari LehtiöFinnish2017-08-23 – 2017-09-18

Still need to take the course? See the courses during the academic year 2018-2019.

Learning Outcomes

The student is able to assess the durability of a structure according to the theory of plasticity invarious load situations and define the distribution of quantities of force for structures applying the limit load theory.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 35 h
- of which scheduled studies: 28 h
- of which autonomous studies: 28 h
The assessment of student’s own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Isostatic Structures, Strength of Materials

Contents

Constitutive equations in the theory of plasticity, fundamental theorems in the limit load theory, application of the theory of plasticity in the analysis of structures, steel, wooden and concrete structures. Cross-sectional durability. Limit loads of continuous rod structures and framed structures.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Hahtokari, T: Rajakuormateoria, teaching hand-out

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, calculation exercises and independent assignments.

Assessment Criteria

Grade 1: The student will accumulate one third of the maximum score in exams and the student will complete the assignments with grade 1.
Grade 3: The student will accumulate two thirds of maximum score in the exams and will complete the assignment with grade 3.
Grade 5: The student will accumulate the maximum score in the exam and completes the assignments with grade 5.

Assessment Methods

Exercises and exam. Numerical evaluation


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