The course takes place in period

2 (2021-10-25 to 2021-12-31)

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.

Perform a laboratory bending test according to SFS-EN ISO 178

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 from Perlego can be used in the online remote exam.

Previous course names

Materials Design

Additional information

Students are required to follow Good Scientific Practice in Studies:
https://start.arcada.fi/system/files/media/file/2020-01/good-scientific…

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.

Students may choose to enrol to the optional bending test in itslearning. There is no compulsory attendance for the course. Students can select zoom or on campus.

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

Multiform 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

  • Gebrehiwot Silas
  • Vihtonen Mathew

Examiner

Vihtonen Mathew

Group size

No limit (15 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

Until further notice

The timetable of the course

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

Course enrolment period

2021-10-11 to 2021-11-07

Assessment methods

  • 2021-12-14 - Exams
  • 2021-11-12 - Reports and productions
Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2021-10-26 13:30 - 15:30 B518 Mechanics of Materials 2 (hybrid mode) The class will be run from B518. Zoom will also be used so students can follow remotely or with face to face contact on campus. Vihtonen Mathew
2021-11-02 09:45 - 11:30 B225 Mechanics of Materials 2 (optional lab) Requires prior student sign up in itslearning. Gebrehiwot Silas
2021-11-02 13:30 - 15:30 B518 Mechanics of Materials 2 (hybrid mode) Vihtonen Mathew
2021-11-09 09:45 - 11:30 B225 Mechanics of Materials 2 (optional lab) Gebrehiwot Silas
2021-11-09 13:30 - 15:30 B518 Mechanics of Materials 2 (hybrid mode) Vihtonen Mathew
2021-11-16 09:15 - 12:00 B518 Mechanics of Materials 2 Vihtonen Mathew
2021-11-16 13:00 - 14:30 B225 Mechanics of Materials 2 (optional lab) Gebrehiwot Silas
2021-11-23 09:15 - 12:00 B518 Mechanics of Materials 2 Vihtonen Mathew
2021-11-23 13:00 - 14:30 B225 Mechanics of Materials 2 (optional lab) Gebrehiwot Silas
2021-11-30 09:45 - 11:30 B225 Mechanics of Materials 2 (optional lab) Gebrehiwot Silas
2021-11-30 13:30 - 16:00 B518 Mechanics of Materials 2 (hybrid-home/campus) Vihtonen Mathew
2021-12-07 13:30 - 15:00 D399 Mechanics of Materials 2 (optional zoom drop in) Vihtonen Mathew
2021-12-14 13:30 - 15:15 B518 Mechanics of Materials 2 Exam remote online (distance) Vihtonen Mathew
2022-02-02 13:15 - 15:45 D4107-08 Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials 2 Re-Exam (via distance) Vihtonen Mathew
2022-03-18 09:00 - 12:00 D399 Optional Additive Manufacturing lab for 3rd year students from 2021. Register in itslearning(PM-2-028)before the deadline. Vihtonen Mathew
2022-03-18 09:00 - 12:00 B225 Additive Manufacturing for 3rd year students from 2021 (optional) Register in itslearning(PM-2-208)before the deadline. Vihtonen Mathew
2022-04-06 14:00 - 16:30 D4107-08 Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials 2 - Reexam 2 (remote online via distance) Vihtonen Mathew

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