Statics and Strength of Materials

Course Code:

MSN 112

Course Period:

Spring

Course Type:

Core

Credits:

3

Theoric:

3

Practice:

1

Laboratory Hour:

0

ECTS:

4

Course Language:

English

Course Coordinator:

Mustafa Tekin

Courses given by:

Mustafa Tekin

Course Assistants :

Umay Çınarlı Yavaş

Course Objectives:

To teach students fundamental knowledge of mechanics of stationary systems and structures and educate them to apply this knowledge in the solution of engineering problems. To enable students to relate the notion of internal load and deformation to stress and strain, namely, to teach students the concepts of stress and strain and the relations between them, furthermore, to teach deformation analysis in statically determinate and indeterminate axially and torsional loaded systems, and to teach the concepts of stress and strain transformation

Course Content:

Principles of mechanics. Fundamental vector algebra. Classification and equivalence of force systems. Rigid body equilibrium. Analysis of structures, trusses, beams. Friction. Analysis of stress and strain. Axially loaded bars. Torsion. Bending of beams and transverse loading of beams. Stress concentrations under various types of loads. Stresses in combined bending, torsion, shear and axial loading.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 9: Simulation, 12: Case Study

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: …

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Programme Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1) Ability to determine the internal forces of structural members.	1a, 1b, 2a	1, 3	A, C
2) Ability to formulate frictional force acting on mechanical systems.	1a, 1b, 2a	1, 3	A, C
3) Ability to solve problems that involve static equilibrium of mechanical systems.	1a, 1b, 2a	1, 3	A, C
4) Ability to find the equilibrium of mechanical systems by using vector algebra methods.	1a, 1b, 2a	1, 3	A, C
5) Ability to explain the static indeterminacy principles in mechanical systems.	1a, 1b, 2a	1, 3	A, C
6) A good understanding of stress and strain and their relation to internal loads and deformations, respectively.	1a, 1b, 2a	1, 3	A, C
7) Adequate knowledge of material behavior in terms of stress-strain relations	1a, 1b, 2a	1, 3	A, C

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Principles Of Mechanics	Textbook
2	Scalars and Vectors, Vector Operations, Equilibrium of a Particle, Vector and Scalar Product	Textbook
3	Internal and External Forces	Textbook
4	Moment, Equilibrium of a Rigidbodies	Textbook
5	Analysis of structures; Trusses	Textbook
6	Analysis of structures; Frames and Machines, Forces in Beams, Centroid of a Bodies, Moment of Inertia, Friction	Textbook
7	Mid-term I	Textbook
8	Introduction to Mechanics of Materials	Textbook
9	Concept of Stress and Strain, Factor Safety	Textbook
10	Mechanical properties of materials, ductile and brittle materials, Hooke’s law, strain energy, Poisson’s ratio.	Textbook
11	Stress Concentration, Simple Loading, Axial Deformation	Textbook
12	Midterm II	Textbook
13	Pure Bending and Shearing Stress, Beam Bending, Torsional Stress and Deformation and Assignment	Textbook
14	Principal Stresses, Mohr`s circle, Combined Loadings, Deflection of beams	Textbook

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

1- Engineering Mechanics: Statics, R. C. Hibbeler, 14th Ed. in SI units, Pearson., Mechanics of Materials, R. C. Hibbeler, McGraw Hill.

2- Vector Mechanics for Engineers Statics And Dynamics, Beer, F. P., Johnston, E. R., Clausen, W. E., Ninth Edition in SI Units, McGraw-Hill.

Additional Resources

Lecture notes

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Shareable.
Assignments	Shareable
Exams	Not shareable

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-Term	1	30
Mid-Term (Assignment)	1	20
Final Exam	1	50
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		50
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		50
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAMME
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1a	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline,					X
1b	Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.					X
2a	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems,					X
2b	Ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.					X
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.

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours/week)	14	4	56
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice, review/week)	14	2	28
In-term exams	2	4	8
Final exam	1	8	8
Total Work Load			100
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			4.00
ECTS Credit of the Course			4

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