Basics of Structural Mechanics (5 ECTS)

Code: TX00FK96-3002

General information

Enrollment: 05.05.2025 - 24.08.2025; Enrollment is ongoing
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Timing: 25.08.2025 - 14.12.2025; The implementation has not yet started.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 ECTS

Mode of delivery: On-campus

Unit: Kiinteistö- ja rakennusala

Campus: Myllypurontie 1

Teaching languages: Finnish

Degree programmes: Civil Engineering

Teachers: Anssi Knuutila

Groups: TXG24S2
Rakennustekniikan tutkinto-ohjelma, monimuoto

Course: TX00FK96

Implementation has 15 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 22 h 30 min.

Time	Topic	Location
Mon 25.08.2025 time 16:30 - 18:00 (1 h 30 min)	Rakenteiden mekaniikan perusteet TX00FK96-3002	MPA4018 Oppimistila
Mon 01.09.2025 time 16:30 - 18:00 (1 h 30 min)	Rakenteiden mekaniikan perusteet TX00FK96-3002	MPA4018 Oppimistila
Mon 08.09.2025 time 16:30 - 18:00 (1 h 30 min)	Rakenteiden mekaniikan perusteet TX00FK96-3002	MPA4018 Oppimistila
Mon 15.09.2025 time 16:30 - 18:00 (1 h 30 min)	Rakenteiden mekaniikan perusteet TX00FK96-3002	MPA4018 Oppimistila
Mon 22.09.2025 time 16:30 - 18:00 (1 h 30 min)	Rakenteiden mekaniikan perusteet TX00FK96-3002	MPA4018 Oppimistila
Mon 29.09.2025 time 16:30 - 18:00 (1 h 30 min)	Rakenteiden mekaniikan perusteet TX00FK96-3002	MPA4018 Oppimistila
Mon 06.10.2025 time 16:30 - 18:00 (1 h 30 min)	Rakenteiden mekaniikan perusteet TX00FK96-3002	MPA4018 Oppimistila
Mon 20.10.2025 time 16:30 - 18:00 (1 h 30 min)	Rakenteiden mekaniikan perusteet TX00FK96-3002	MPA4018 Oppimistila
Mon 27.10.2025 time 16:30 - 18:00 (1 h 30 min)	Rakenteiden mekaniikan perusteet TX00FK96-3002	MPA4018 Oppimistila
Mon 03.11.2025 time 16:30 - 18:00 (1 h 30 min)	Rakenteiden mekaniikan perusteet TX00FK96-3002	MPA4018 Oppimistila
Mon 10.11.2025 time 16:30 - 18:00 (1 h 30 min)	Rakenteiden mekaniikan perusteet TX00FK96-3002	MPA4018 Oppimistila
Mon 17.11.2025 time 16:30 - 18:00 (1 h 30 min)	Rakenteiden mekaniikan perusteet TX00FK96-3002	MPA4018 Oppimistila
Mon 24.11.2025 time 16:30 - 18:00 (1 h 30 min)	Rakenteiden mekaniikan perusteet TX00FK96-3002	MPA4018 Oppimistila
Mon 01.12.2025 time 16:30 - 18:00 (1 h 30 min)	Rakenteiden mekaniikan perusteet TX00FK96-3002	MPA4018 Oppimistila
Mon 08.12.2025 time 16:30 - 18:00 (1 h 30 min)	Rakenteiden mekaniikan perusteet TX00FK96-3002	MPA4018 Oppimistila

Changes to reservations may be possible.

Objective

After completing the course, the student can compute internal structural stresses and deformations using fundamental theories. They understand strength properties of materials and concepts related to stresses and strength. They know basic concepts of structural mechanics, such as rod tension, compression and torsion, beam bending, rod forces in trusses and rod buckling. The student can compute normal and shear stresses of a statically determined bent beam and deflections of simple beam structures. They know the basics of cross-sectional quantities. They know dimensioning principles of structures.

Content

Basic assumptions of strength of materials and mechanical properties of materials
Cross-sectional stresses in a rod: tension/compression, shear, bending, torsion
Elastic deformations and displacements: tension/compression Thermal expansion
Beam bending lines and stress patterns without numerical values and calculations
Deflection of a simple beam with tables
Principle of beam dimensioning
Rod forces in trusses
Euler's buckling theory
Dimensioning of a compressed rod against buckling
Basics of torsion
Utilization of suitable computer software in checking the results of manual calculations

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the basic concepts and methods of structural mechanics included in the course and can solve simple practical problems related to them.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the basic concepts and methods of structural mechanics included in the course and can apply their knowledge to practical problems.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows the basic concepts and methods of structural mechanics included in the course and can apply their knowledge to demanding practical problems.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed