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Blekinge Institute of Technology
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Revision: 4
Reg.no: BTH-4.1.1-1516-2022
Course syllabus
Solid Mechanics, Advanced Course
Solid Mechanics, Advanced Course
6 credits (6 högskolepoäng)
Course code: MT1529
Main field of study: Mechanical Engineering, Technology
Disciplinary domain: Technology
Education level: First-cycle
Specialization: G2F - First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Language of instruction: Swedish
Applies from: 2023-01-27
Approved: 2023-01-27
1. Descision
This course is established by Dean 2018-01-24. The course syllabus is approved by Head of Department of Mechanical Engineering 2023-01-27 and applies from 2023-01-27.
2. Entry requirements
Admission to the course requires passed course Solid Mechanics, Basic course, 6 credits.
3. Objective and content
3.1 Objective
The course will provide in-depth knowledge in solid mechanics. The student will also practice the ability to analyze structures with computer-aided calculation methods (e.g. Finite Element Method (FEM)). Great emphasis is placed on the ability to analyze their results and assess relevance and reasoning. The student will answer the questions "Is my computer-based model correct?", "Does it give reasonable results?" After verification with analytical calculations, any deviation will be analyzed. The purpose of the course is for the student to be able to perform solid mechanics analyses in an engineering manner and to be well prepared for higher education in solid mechanics.
3.2 Content
- Equation of elastic curve.
- Statically indeterminate beams.
- Multiaxial strain and stress states.
- Plain strain and plain stress.
- Principal stresses.
- Hooke’s generalized law.
- Yield criterion, von Mises and Tresca.
- Strain energy.
- High cycle fatigue.
- Low cycle fatigue.
- Welded joints.
4. Learning outcomes
The following learning outcomes are examined in the course:
4.1. Knowledge and understanding
On completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Use the equation of elastic curve to calculate reaction forces, torque, and the deflection curve for statically indeterminate beams.
- Identify multiaxial strain and stress states.
- Determine the principal stresses and their directions for plain stress.
- Understand and apply constitutive equations for linear elastic and isotropic materials.
- Understand and apply yield criterion on a given tension case.
- For a given load case, be able to determine the strain energy on a beam system.
- Using energy methods, be able to determine tensions and deformations for impact loads on beam systems.
- Determine lifespan with high and low cycle fatigue.
- Understand solid mechanics properties of welded structure and be able to calculate dimensions for a weld on a given load case.
- Use a Finite Element Method program to solve simple linear static analyses.
4.2. Competence and skills
On completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Apply the course’s theories on actual constructions.
- Use computer-based calculation methods and tools (Finite Element Method, Matlab, Excel, etc) to solve and analyze solid mechanical analyses.
- Write a solid mechanics engineering report.
- Present solid mechanics engineering assignments and be able to discuss solid mechanics engineering analyses in groups.
4.3. Judgement and approach
On completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Assess if the results are reasonable and the limitations of a solid-mechanics model as mechanical engineer.
5. Learning activities
The course is built up in sections that contain theory and a written assignment with presentation.
Assignments will be completed in groups.
Comprehensive material with exercises for individual studying is available.
6. Assessment and grading
Modes of examinations of the course
| Code | Module | Credit | Grade |
| 1810 | Written assignments | 4 credits | GU |
| 1820 | Written examination 1 | 1 credits | AF |
| 1830 | Written examination 2 | 1 credits | AF |
The course will be graded A Excellent, B Very good, C Good, D Satisfactory, E Sufficient, FX Failed result, a little more work required, F Fail.
The information before the start of the course states the assessment criteria and make explicit in which modes of examination that the learning outcomes are assessed.
An examiner can, after consulting the Disability Advisor at BTH, decide on a customized examination form for a student with a long-term disability to be provided with an examination equivalent to one given to a student who is not disabled.
7. Course evaluation
The course evaluation should be carried out in line with BTH:s course evaluation template and process.
8. Restrictions regarding degree
The course can form part of a degree but not together with another course the content of which completely or partly corresponds with the contents of this course.
9. Course literature and other materials of instruction
- Teknisk hållfasthetslära Tore Dahlberg Studentlitteratur AB ISBN 9789144019208
- Formler och Tabeller för Mekanisk konstruktion. Karl Björk. Beställs från Karl Björks förlag HB
www.bjorksforlag.se eller ev. av handledaren.
Supporting English learning material.
10. Additional information
This course replaces MT1452