Mechanics of Materials

Course Code:

CE236

Course Period:

Spring

Course Type:

Core

Credits:

4

Theoric:

3

Practice:

2

Laboratory Hour:

0

ECTS:

6

Prerequisite Courses:

Engineering Mechanics I: Statics

Course Language:

English

Course Coordinator:

Özgür Köylüoğlu

Courses given by:

Özgür Köylüoğlu

Course Objectives:

The goal of this course is to acquire the ability to apply fundamental concepts of mechanics of deformable bodies for calculation of stresses and deformations on simple structural members.

Course Content:

Concepts of stress and deformation in structural members; Uniaxial tension test and stress-strain diagrams; Stresses in torsion; Stresses in pure bending; Solution of statically indeterminate systems; Stress calculations in composite members; Plastic moment capacity in pure bending; Shear and moment diagrams for simple beams; Normal and shear stresses at critical sections of beams; Shear stresses in thin-walled structural members; Transformation of stress, principal stresses, and Mohr's circle; Combined stresses under axial loading and bending; Derivation of elastic curve in beams; Energy methods and principle of virtual work for calculation of displacements of simple beams; Stability and buckling calculations of columns.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture by instructor, 3: Problem solving by instructor, 5: Problem solving

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Written exam, B: Multiple-choice exam C: Take-home quiz, D: Experiment report, E: Homework, F: Project, G: Presentation by student, H:Quiz

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Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes	Detailed Program Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1) Ability to describe types of stresses and deformations under loading for simple stsructural members	1a	1,3	A,E
2) Awareness on the effect of mechanical properties of materials on the stresses and deformations of the structural members	1a, 2a, 6c	1,3	A,E
3) Ability to analyze the stresses and deformations in simple structural members under the effect of axial, torsional, bending or combined loading	1a, 1b, 2a, 6c	1,3,5	A,E,H
4) Ability to solve statically indeterminate systems to the first degree using deformation compatibility relationships	1b, 2b, 6c	1,3,5	A,E
5) Ability to calculate deflections in simple structural systems	1a, 1b, 2b, 6c	1,3,5	A,E,H
6) Ability to analyze principal stresses and stresses on transformed sections	1b, 2a, 2b, 6c	1,3,5	A,E,H

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Analysis of a system, calculation of internal loads	Textbook
2	Axial stress, shear stress and strain concepts in structural members	Textbook
3	Stresses in members under torsional loading	Textbook
4	Simple bending of beams; composite members; plastic moment capacity	Textbook
5	Combined stresses in unsymmetrical bending and eccentric axial loading	Textbook
6	Midterm Exam - 1	Textbook
7	Shear and moment diagrams for simple beams	Textbook
8	Derivation of elastic curve in simple beams	Textbook
9	Shearing stresses in beams; Thin-walled structural members	Textbook
10	Transformation of stress, principal stresses, and Mohr's circle	Textbook
11	Combined shear and bending in beams	Textbook
12	Midterm Exam 2	Textbook
13	Stability and buckling of columns	Textbook
14	Energy methods, principle of Virtual Work	Textbook

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook	Mechanics of Materials (6th Edition) Authors: Ferdinand P. Beer, E. Russell Johnston, Jr, John T. DeWolf, David F. Mazurek, Mc Graw Hill, 2012.
Additional Resources	Mechanics of Materials (9th Edition), Authors: Russell C. Hibbeler, Pearson, 2013.

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Slides are shared with the students on electronic media (Moodle)
Assignments	Weekly homeworks submitted by the students are graded and returned back
Exams	Exam questions are solved if needed

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms	2	82
Homeworks	10	10
Quizes	10	8
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		40
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		60
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES
No	Program Learning Outcomes	check √
1a	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline,	√
1b	Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.	√
2a	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems,	√
2b	Ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.	√
3a	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result,
3b	Ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4a	Ability to devise, select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice.
4b	Ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5a	Ability to design experiments for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions,
5b	Ability to conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6a	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary teams,
6b	Ability to work efficiently in multi-disciplinary teams,	√
6c	Ability to work individually.
7a	Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing,
7b	Knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language,
7c	Ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports,
7d	Ability to make effective presentations,
7e	Ability to give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8a	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning, ability to access information, ability to follow developments in science and technology,
8b	Ability to continue to educate him/herself.
9a	Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility.
9b	Knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.
10a	Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, change management.
10b	Awareness in entrepreneurship and innovation.
10c	Knowledge about sustainable development.
11a	Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety,
11b	Knowledge about contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering.
11c	Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
12	Knowledge about project award mechanisms and tendering procedures.
13	Knowledge about the interaction of designers and constructors.

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration	14	5	70
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	3	42
Homework	10	4	40
Final exam	1	2	2
Total Work Load			154
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			6.2
ECTS Credit of the Course			6

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