The course is included in these curricula and study modules
Level/category
Professional studies
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Recommended year of study
3
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Learning outcomes
Strength of Materials focuses on the design of Engineering components. Following on from Statics, the subject shows how stresses can be calculated in components experiencing different load conditions. The size and shape can then be determined in order to ensure the component will not fail in service.
Course contents
-concept of stress
-axial loading
-torsion
-pure bending
-design of beams
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Statics
Recommended or required reading
Föreläsningsanteckningar
Study activities
- Lectures - 50 hours
- Exercise based learning - 40 hours
- Individual studies - 60 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 150 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 60 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 90 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
- Exams
- Reports and productions
Teacher
Mathew Vihtonen
Examiner
Mathew Vihtonen
Group size
No limit
Course completion date
Date for course completion will be announced later
Assignments valid until
Until further notice
Assessment methods
- 2008-02-01 - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions