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Strength Theory of Passenger Cars (3 cr)

Code: 5C00GS38-3001

General information


Enrolment period
02.12.2025 - 31.12.2025
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Timing
01.01.2026 - 31.07.2026
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Credits
3 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Vehicle Engineering
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Vehicle Engineering
Teachers
Konetekniikka Virtuaalihenkilö
Course
5C00GS38

Objectives (course unit)

Students:
- know strength of materials basic concepts
- know the basic theory of strength of materials
- are able to analyze simple machine parts and structures in usual static load cases.

Content (course unit)

Basic concepts of strength, stress, strain and shear strain. The stress-strain relation. A straight rod tension and compression. Clean cut strain. Torque. The geometric properties of the cross-section. Straight beam bending. Buckling. Hyperstatic structures.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Students recognize strength of materials basic concepts.
Students can solve routine tasks independently.
Students are able to give and receive feedback.
Students take responsibility of their studies.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Students are able to use strength of materials basic concepts and compare various results.
Students can solve demanding tasks independently.
Students are able to give and receive feedback.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Students widely understand strength of materials theory and can generalize and analyze problems.
Students can search for various solutions and justify their selection.

Assessment scale

0-5

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