MMÜ609 - ELASTICITY

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
ELASTICITY MMÜ609 Any Semester/Year 3 0 3 8
Prequisites-
Course languageEnglish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Drill and Practice
 
Instructor (s)Prof. Dr. Bora Yıldırım 
Course objectiveThe aim of this course is to teach students concepts like displacement, strain, stress, stress, strain transformations, equilibrium, compatibility, Hooke?s law, boundary conditions, strain energy methods, principle of virtual work, Rayleigh-Ritz method , two-dimensional formulations, Extension, torsion, and flexure of Elastic Cylinders, Westergaard method. 
Learning outcomes
  1. At the end of the lesson, the students will;
  2. Learn definitions like displacement, strain, stress, stress, strain transformations, equilibrium, compatibility, Hookes law, strain energy methods,
  3. Be able to decide by using these methods and formulations if the machine part will fail,
  4. Be able to use this knowledge in real life engineering problems.
Course ContentDisplacement,
Strain and stress calculations,
Stress and strain transformations,
Equilibrium and compatibility,
Hooke?s law,
Strain energy methods,
Principle of virtual work,
Rayleigh-Ritz method,
Two-dimensional formulations. 
ReferencesMartin H. Sadd (2009). Elasticity, 2.nd edition, Elsevier Inc. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Mathematical Preliminaries.
Week 2Stress, strain and displacement.
Week 3Stress, strain transformations.
Week 4Equilibrium and compatibility.
Week 5Hooke?s law.
Week 6The Airy stress function.
Week 7Strain energy methods.
Week 8Midterm exam
Week 9Principle of virtual work.
Week 10Rayleigh-Ritz method.
Week 11Two-dimensional formulations.
Week 12Midterm exam.
Week 13Extension, torsion, and flexure of Elastic Cylinders.
Week 14Westergaard method.
Week 15
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms260
Final exam140
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes260
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes140
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)1213156
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)21020
Final Exam (Study duration) 12020
Total Workload2946238

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Obtain advanced level theoretical and applied knowledge by gaining expertise in different areas of Mechanical Engineering.     X
2. Have knowledge, skills and and competence to develop novel approaches in science and technology.    X 
3. Use the tools of the basic and engineering sciences in the solution of complex engineering problems.    X 
4. Contribute to the science and technology literature by publishing results of their academic work.    X 
5. Carry out a comprehensive research study that results in a new scientific method or leads to a technological product/process, that brings innovation to science/technology, or is an application of a known methodology into a new field.   X 
6. Are able to carry out an advanced level research work in his/her field independently.   X 
7. Take the responsibility and develop new strategical approaches for solving unforeseen complicated problems in engineering.     X
8. Are able to show leadership when faced with problems related to mechanical engineering.      
9. Are aware of the life-long learning philosophy and its opportunities in effective monitoring of current developments in Mechanical Engineering.     
10. Can present his/her ideas and works in written and oral forms effectively; in Turkish or English.     
11. Follows and interprets scientific literature and uses them efficiently for the solution of engineering problems.     
12. Use the information and communication technologies at the advanced level as required by the area of specialization and work.   X  
13. Are aware of his/her social responsibilities, evaluates scientific and technological developments with impartiality and ethical responsibility.      
14. Uses the information which he/she absorbs from his/her field, the problem solving and practical skills in interdiciplinary studies.     

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest