Course Name :   Strength of Materials

Degree: BSc

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

ENG 211

2/3

4

6

3

1

1

Department

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering & Mechanical Engineering

Instructors

Prof. Dr. Ömer Belik

Contact Information

+90 542 655 1656      obelik@pirireis.edu.tr

Office Hours

Monday 10:00 - 12:00

Web page

PRU Online

Course Type

 Compulsory

Course Language

English

Course Prerequisites

  None

Course Category by Content

Basic Sciences

Engineering Science

Engineering Design

Humanities

-

%75

%25

-

Course Description

Basic concepts of solid mechanics and structural engineering. Sress and strain. Mechanical properties of materials. Axial and shear loading. Torsion. Bending. Transverse Shear.

Course Objectives

1. Detailed and full coverage of the theoretical aspects of fundamental structural analysis.

2. To establish the relationship between material properties and structural strength.

3. To provide the students with the knowledge and skills required for basic structural design.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully pass the course acquire fundamental knowledge and skills required for structural design in engineering.

1. Modelling of structural members, external and internal forces, static equilibrium.
2. Stress and Strain. Mechanical properties of materials.
3. Stress and strain due to axial force and simple shear.
4. Deformation of members under axial force.
5. Torsional stress and deformation.
6. Pure bending, asymmetrical bending, normal stress due to bending.
7. Transverse shear force and shear stress, shear center.

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Projection,  PowerPoint,  instruction by writing and drawing on the board.

Tutorial Place

Classroom & Lab

Co-term Condition

None

Textbook

R.C. Hibbeler; Mechanics of Materials, Prentice Hall, 8th Edition,

ISBN-13: 978-0136022305

Other References

F.P. Beer, E.R. Jonhston; Mechanics of Materials  

Mustafa İnan; Cisimlerin Mukavemeti.

Mehmet Bakioğlu; Cisimlerin Mukavemeti.

Mehmet Omurtag; Cisimlerin Mukavemeti.

Homework & Projects

Students are required to dedicate a significant portion of total study time for this course to homework handouts to make sure each student puts continuous effort into the course during the term.  

Laboratory Work

To be scheduled

Computer Use

LAB Computer

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

Midterm

1

50

Quiz

Homework

6

10

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

1

40

TOTAL

%100

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

%60

Effects of Final on Grading, %

%40

TOTAL

%100

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

Introduction; Basic concepts of solid mechanics.

I-II

2

Sress, normal stress in an axially loaded bar, average shear stress, allowable stress.

I-II

3

Deformation and strain.

I-II

4

Mechanical properties of materials, Stress-Strain diagram, Hooke’s Law.

II-III-IV

5

Mechanical properties of materials, tension - compression test, material constants, strain energy.

II-III-IV

6

Axial loading, elastic deformation of a bar,  principal of superposition.

II-III-IV

7

Axial loading, Indeterminate axially loaded member, Thermal stress, stress concentration.

II-III-IV

8

Torsion, circular shafts, power transmission, angle of twist.                                           

V

9

 Torsion, indeterminate torque loaded member, noncircular and thin-walled tubes.

V

10

MID-TERM EXAM

11

Bending, shear and moment diagrams, bending stress, deformation and flexure.

VI

12

Bending, unsymmetric bending, composite beams, curved beams.

VI

13

Transverse Shear, the shear formula, shear flow.

VII

14

Transverse Shear, shear flow in thin-walled members, open thin-walled members.

VII

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

1

2

3

a

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

X

b

An  ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

c

An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs

d

Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

e

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

X

f

An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

X

g

An ability to communicate effectively

h

The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context

i

A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

j

A knowledge of contemporary issues

k

An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

X

l

an ability to apply engineering knowledge in fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, material selection and energy/propulsion systems in the context of marine vehicles and offshore structures.

X

Prepared by

Prof. Dr. Ömer Belik

Date

02.10.2015

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