Strength of Materials 3Laajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

The student can compute the stresses in the beam structure and assess its serviceability; can calculate the deflection of a beam structure with energy method; can design structures against impact loads.

Content

1. General loading in beam structures: tension, bending, shear, and torsion
2. Stresses and deformations in frame structures
3. Energy method, impact loading

Qualifications

Statics 1, Statics 2, Strength of Materials 1, Strength of Materials 2

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1. The student is able to calculate stress in a beam's crossection
2. The student is able to formulate a beam's stress cycle
3. The student understands design principles of impact loads

Assessment criteria, good (3)

1. The student is able to calculate stress in a beam's crossection
2. The student is able to calculate a beam's stress patterns and deformations by using tables
3. The student is able to calculate the impact loads corresponding to the static force.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

1. The student is able to calculate the stresses and strains of the beam at a critical cross-section and to evaluate the structural soundness
2. The student is able to calculate a beam's stress patterns and deformations by using tables in complex impact load cases.
3. The student is able to calculate the static force of impact load and design structures to endure impact loads