Course

Mechanics of Solids, Advanced Course (MSK530)

MSK530 deals with the methods of structural design and strength of materials. The provided theoretical tools of the stress and strain theory, constitutive equations, inelastic response and yield criteria, beam theory, energy methods, Airy’s stress functions, thick wall cylinders, contact stresses, flat plates, and stability provide the necessary knowledge for estimating the performance of materials and structures under mechanical loading. Methods of assessment of the safety margins of complex structures and implementation of the theory on representative cases are described. Design of mechanical and civil engineering structures like wind turbines, buildings, bridges, oil rigs and marine structures, automotive and robotic structures is based on the principles of the mechanics of solids


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Fakta

Emnekode

MSK530

Vekting (stp)

10

Semester undervisningsstart

Spring

Undervisningsspråk

English

Antall semestre

1

Vurderingssemester

Spring

Timeplan

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Litteratur

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Content

Stress and strain in three dimensions. Tensor notation, Fundamentals of linear elasticity theory. Generalized Hooke's law. Stress function solutions in two-dimensional stress and strain problems. Energy methods (Principle of stationary potential energy, Castigliano's theorem). Contact stresses. Introduction to plasticity theory; yield criteria, flow rules, hardening, residual stresses. Advanced beam theory. Torsion. Axially symmetric deformation of pressure vessels, plates and axisymmetric shells. Plate theory. Stress concentrations. Elastic stability of columns and plates. Crack propagation and Stress Intensity Factor.

Learning outcome

After completing this course the students will:

  • Be able to carry out stress and strain analyses of different load bearing elements and/or constructions
  • Understand the response of individual elements to the applied loads in both elastic and plastic regime and after unloading
  • Be able to dimension various elements of constructions subjected to a wide range of loading conditions
  • Be able to apply the knowledge on calculation of real constructions

Forkunnskapskrav

HSE-course for master students (TN501)

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Written exam 1/1 4 Hours Letter grades Basic calculator


The written exam is conducted with pen and paper.

Vilkår for å gå opp til eksamen/vurdering

Mandatory exercises, 2/3 must be approved before taking the exam
9 mandatory exercises, 2/3 must be approved within the given deadlines, before taking the exam.

Fagperson(er)

Head of Department:

Mona Wetrhus Minde

Course coordinator:

Dimitrios Pavlou

Method of work

6 hours lectures each week. Compulsory assignments.

Overlapping

Emne Reduksjon (SP)
Mechanics of Solids, advanced course (MOM130_1) , Mechanics of Solids, Advanced Course (MSK530_1) 10

Åpent for

Admission to Single Courses at the Faculty of Science and Technology
Structural and Mechanical Engineering - Master of Science Degree Programme Marine and Offshore Technology - Master of Science Degree Programme Petroleum Engineering - Master of Science Degree Programme, Five Years
Exchange programme at Faculty of Science and Technology

Emneevaluering

There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital course evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

Kontakt

Head of Department:

Mona Wetrhus Minde

Course coordinator:

Dimitrios Pavlou

Tilbys av

Faculty of Science and Technology

Department of Mechanical and Structural Engineering and Materials Science

The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1