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Nonlinear Mechanics of Solids

 

 

PİRİ REİS UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Mechanical Engineering Graduate Programme

2017- 2018 Spring Term Course catalog Form

Nonlinear Mechanics of Solids

Degree: Graduate

 

Code

 

 

Year/Semester

 

Local Credits

 

ECTS Credits

 

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

MECH 508

2017-2018

3

4

3

 

 

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Instructors

 

Dr.Faculty Member Atilla Savaş

Contact Information

 

asavas@pirireis.edu.tr

Office Hours

 

Web page

pruonline

Course Type

 Compulsory

Course Language

English

Course Prerequisites

  None

Course Category by Content, %

Basic Sciences

Engineering Science

Engineering Design

Humanities

10

20

70

 

Course Description

This course discusses nonlinear mechanics of solids. Plasticty and elasticity concepts will be analyzed.

 

Course Objectives

 

Students learn basic principles of nonlinear solid mechanics They gain the understanding of the breadth and depth of the field of plasticity theory. The students recognize relationship between the linear and nonlinear behaviors of solids.

 

Course Learning Outcomes

 

  1. Understand principles of elasticity theory
  2. Understand the principles plasticity theory
  3. Learn and apply the concepts isotropy and anisotropy
  4. Understand the concepts fracture mechanics, creep and fatigue

Instructional Methods and Techniques

 

Tutorial Place

 

Co-term Condition

 

Textbook

 

Other References

  • Hosford W.F., Solid Mechanics, Cambridge University Press , 2010
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Homework & Projects

 

Laboratory Work

-   

Computer Use

 

Other Activities

-    

                   

 

 

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

 

 

Midterm

1

30

Quiz

 

 

Homework

7

20

Term Paper/Project

 

 

Laboratory Work

 

 

Practices

 

 

Tutorial

 

 

Seminar

 

 

Presentation

 

 

Field Study

 

 

Final Exam

 1

50

TOTAL

 

%100

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

 

%50

Effects of Final on Grading, %

 

%50

TOTAL

 

%100

 

ECTS/

WORKLOAD TABLE

Activities

Count

Hours

Total

Workload

Lecture

14

3

42

Midterm

1

10

10

Quiz

 

 

 

Homework

7

4

28

Term Paper/Project

 

 

 

Laboratory Work

 

 

 

Practices

 

 

 

Tutorial

 

 

 

Seminar

 

 

 

Presentation

 

 

 

Field Study

 

 

 

Final Exam

1

10

10

Total Workload

 

 

90

Total Workload/25

 

 

90/25

Course ECTS Credits

 

 

4

 

 

Week

 

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

  • Stress and strain

I-II

2

  • Elasticity

I-II

3

  • Mechanical testing

I-II

4

  • Strain hardening of metals

I-II

5

  • Plasticity

II –III

6

  • Strain rate and temperature dependence of flow stress

II-III

7

  • Midterm Exam

 

8

  • Viscoelasticity

III-IV

9

  • Creep and  stress rupture

III-IV

10

  • Ductility and fracture

III-IV

11

  • Fracture mechanics

III-IV

12

  • Fatigue

III-IV

13

  • Mechanical working

III-IV

14

  • Anisotropy
  • Rapid Prototyping

III-IV

 

 

 

Relationship between the Course and the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum

 

 

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

 

 

x

c

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

 

 

x

d

Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

 

x

 

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

 

x

 

h

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

 

x

 

i

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

 

x

 

j

A knowledge of contemporary issues

 

 

x

k

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

 

 

x

l

An ability to apply basic knowledge in fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, material properties, and energy/propulsion systems in the context of mechanical systems

 

x

 

 

         1: Small, 2: Partial, 3: Full

 

Programme Outcomes & Course Outcomes Connectivity Matrix

 

Course

I

II

III

IV

 

Outcomes

 

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Prepared by

 

Dr.Faculty Member Atilla Savaş

Date

 

January 9, 2018

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