Strength of Materials 1Laajuus (5 cr)

Objectives

Students know the basic concepts of strength of materials and are able to analyse simple machine parts and engineering structures in usual static load cases.

Content

The basic concepts of strength of materials, stress, strain and shear strain. The stress- strain relation. Tension and compression of a straight bar. Pure shear. Torsion. The geometric properties of cross-section. Bending of a straight beam. Buckling. Hyperstatic structures.

Further information

Literature: Outinen, Salmi Lujuusopin perusteet, Pressus Oy 2004 Educational methods: teach-in, study conversation, cooperative learning, self study/distance learning, exercises, assignments, practical work, coursework and exam. Prerequisites: K-11002, K11040. Language of instruction: Finnish Contact person: Matti Lähteenmäki.