The course takes place in period

2 (2020-10-26 to 2020-12-31)

Level/category

Professional studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

3

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

The aim of the course is to develop the student's abilities in the design and analysis of engineering components. In particular stress, transverse shear, stress transformations and deflection will be covered. This includes a deeper understanding of the field of Mechanics of Materials.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student will be able to:

Calculate stresses in members due to shear

Design beams and shafts under combined loading conditions

Perform stress transformation calculations

Apply theories of failure to the loading of different materials

Calculate the deflection of beams

To be able to use COMSOL beam module for the analysis of beams.

Course contents

Transverse Shear
Combined Loading
Stress Transformations
Strain Transformations
Design of Beams and Shafts
Deflection of Beams
COMSOL Beam Module

Prerequisites and co-requisites

A prerequisite of "Mechanics of Materials 1 (Strength of Materials)" is required.

It is assumed the student is familiar with chapters 1-6 of the course book before starting this course. This course will cover chapters 7-12. The course textbook printed or from Perlego can be used in online remote the exam.

Previous course names

Materials Design

Additional information

The course is conducted remotely online in 2020. Refer to itslearning for more information.

Students are required to follow Good Scientific Practice in Studies:
https://start.arcada.fi/en/my-studies/degree-thesis/ethical-rules

Refer to itslearning for zoom links for remote online lectures.

The recommended course calculators which encourage the development of mathematics skills are non-programmable, non-graphing types.
Canon F-715SG, Casio FX-82EX, Casio FX-85EX, Casio FX-82AU.

You may consider using 2 computer screens and also using a pen tablet and one for electronic note taking.

Recommended or required reading

"Mechanics of Materials", Hibbeler, 10th edition. The student is required to read one chapter of this text every week. The chapters covered are 7- 13. The exam is based on chapters 7-12. The exam does not include advanced sections of the text indicated by an asterisk (*).

https://www.adlibris.com/fi/kirja/mechanics-of-materials-in-si-units-97… External link

References textbook:
"COMSOL 5 for Engineeers", Mehrzad Tabatabaian, Arcada Libguides.

Study activities

  • Lectures - 10 hours
  • Individual- and group instruction - 20 hours
  • Practical exercises - 40 hours
  • Individual studies - 65 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 135 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Supported virtual education

Assessment methods

  • Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
  • Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

The total mark is comprised of the total of 2 assignments and one exam. A total mark of 50 in total is required. There is no compulsory attendance.
Assignment 1 (20%)
Assignment 2 (20%)

Exam (60%) - The student is allowed to use Mechanics of Materials by Hibbeler in the exam.

Grading Scale (Total mark):
50-59 Grade 1
60-69 Grade 2
70-79 Grade 3
80-89 Grade 4
90-100 Grade 5

Teacher

Vihtonen Mathew

Examiner

Vihtonen Mathew

Group size

No limit (19 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

Until date 2020-11-15

The timetable of the course

Week 44 Chapter 7 - Introduction to course, Transverse Shear
Week 45 Chapter 7 - Transverse Shear
Week 46 Chapter 8 - Combined Loading
Week 47 Chapter 9 and 10 - Stress and Strain Transformation
Week 48 Chapter 11 - Design of Beams and Shafts, COMSOL beam module
Week 49 Chapter 12 - Deflection of Beams and Shafts
Week 50 Exam (Chapters 7-12)
Week 51 Course Survey and Feedback, Optional Individual Reading chapter 13.

Review the weekly schedule under "PLANS" in itslearning for more details.

Course enrolment period

2020-10-12 to 2020-11-08

Assessment methods

  • 2020-12-10 - Exams
  • 2020-11-15 - Reports and productions
Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2020-10-29 13:15 - 16:00 B320 Mechanics of Materials 2. Conducted remotely online. Vihtonen Mathew
2020-11-05 13:15 - 16:00 B320 Mechanics of Materials 2. Conducted remotely online. Vihtonen Mathew
2020-11-12 13:15 - 16:00 B320 Mechanics of Materials 2. Conducted remotely online. Vihtonen Mathew
2020-11-19 13:15 - 16:00 B320 Mechanics of Materials 2. Conducted remotely online. Vihtonen Mathew
2020-11-26 13:15 - 16:00 B320 Mechanics of Materials 2. Conducted remotely online. Vihtonen Mathew
2020-12-03 13:15 - 16:00 B320 Mechanics of Materials 2. Conducted remotely online. Vihtonen Mathew
2020-12-10 13:15 - 15:30 E383 Mechanics of Materials 2 (Remote Exam in itslearning) Vihtonen Mathew
2021-02-01 13:15 - 15:30 D399 Mechanics/ Mechanics of Materials 2 (Re-Exam 1) Enrol via email at least 1 week before. Vihtonen Mathew

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