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  Course Description
Course Name : Strength Of Materials I

Course Code : INS235

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) :

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Calculates the stresses on structural system components due to axial loading, shear, torsion and bending moment action.
Calculates the stresses on structural system components due combined loading.
Calculates the strains on structural system components due to axial loading, shear, torsion and bending moment action.
Calculates the strains on structural system components due to combined loading.
Designs structural system components using the allowable stress approach.
Calculates the Euler´s critical buckling load on columns
Calculates the principle stresses, the maximum in-plane shear stress and their orientations by using the Mohr´s circle.
Calculates the principle strains, the maximum in-plane shear strain and their orientations by using the Mohr´s circle.
Performs stress and strain transformations using the Mohr´s circle.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To give students information on introduction to the mechanical properties of deformable solids and dimensioning of this type of objects by examining the interaction with each other.

Course Contents : General Information: The definition of strength of materials, principles and issues. The mechanical properties of materials Internal forces: planar and three-dimensional structural systems Normal Force State: Axial load analysis and design of statically determinate structural systems under the influence of axial loads. Analysis and design of statically indeterminate structural systems under the influence of axial load. investigation of the effect of temperature change on the statically determinate and indeterminate structural systems Stress and Strain Analysis: Single Axis State. Two-and Three-Axis Stress State. One-and Two-Axis Strain Condition. Three Axis Strain Condition, General Constitutive Equations Fracture Hypothesis: The Greatest Normal Stress and The Greatest Shear Stress Hypotheses. Simple Shear state: Stress distribution, design of single and double-acting rivets. Simple Twist state: Torsion of circular bars. Stress distribution, sizing

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classrooms of theFaculty of Engineering and Architecture


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 General Information: The definition of strength of materials, principles and issues. The mechanical properties of materials Reading Oral and written explanation, sample solutions
2 Internal forces: planar structural systems Reading Oral and written explanation, sample solutions
3 Internal forces: planar structural systems (cont.) Reading Oral and written explanation, sample solutions
4 Internal forces: three dimensional structural systems Reading Oral and written explanation, sample solutions
5 Normal Force State: Axial load analysis and design of statically determinate structural systems under the influence of axial loads Reading Oral and written explanation, sample solutions
6 Normal Force State: Analysis and design of statically indeterminate structural systems under the influence of axial load. Reading Oral and written explanation, sample solutions
7 Normal Force State: investigation of the effect of temperature change on the statically determinate and indeterminate structural systems Reading Oral and written explanation, sample solutions
8 MIDTERM EXAM Reading Written examination
9 Stress and Strain Analysis: Single Axis State Reading Oral and written explanation, sample solutions
10 Stress and Strain Analysis: Two-and Three-Axis Stress State. Reading Oral and written explanation, sample solutions
11 Stress and Strain Analysis: One-and Two-Axis Strain Condition. Reading Oral and written explanation, sample solutions
12 Stress and Strain Analysis: Three Axis Strain Condition, General Constitutive Equations Reading Oral and written explanation, sample solutions
13 Fracture Hypothesis: The Greatest Normal Stress and The Greatest Shear Stress Hypotheses. Reading Oral and written explanation, sample solutions
14 Simple Shear state: Stress distribution, design of single and double-acting rivets. Reading Oral and written explanation, sample solutions
15 Simple Twist state: Torsion of circular bars. Stress distribution, sizing Reading Oral and written explanation, sample solutions
16/17 FINAL EXAM Reading Written examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Mukavemet, Cilt I-II, Mehmet OMURTAG
 Cisimlerin Mukavemeti, Cilt I-II, Mehmet BAKİOĞLU
 Cisimlerin Mukavemeti, Mustafa İNAN
Required Course Material(s)  All books on the subject, websites


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 40
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 60
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Designs a system, a component or a process in order to meet the needs of various engineering problems within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, sustainability limitations. 0
2 Identifies proper sources of information and databases, reaches them and uses them efficiently. 0
3 Follows the advancements in science and technology being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously improves her/himself. 0
4 Uses the computers and information technologies related with civil engineering actively. 0
5 Gains the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 0
6 Communicates using technical drawing 2
7 Has an understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation subjects, and is knowledgeable of contemporary issues. 0
8 Has an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility 0
9 Has the required knowledge in project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications. 0
10 Has the basic knowledge of math, science and civil engineering 5
11 Has a good commman of basic concepts, theories and principles in civil engineering. 3
12 Independently reviews and learns the applications, makes a critical assessment of the problems faced with, selects the proper technique to formulate problems and propose solutions 1
13 Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering practice 0
14 Designs and carries out experiments in the fields of civil engineering, and interprets the results and the data obtained from the experiments 0
15 Gains the abiltiy to work effectively as a member in interdisciplinary teams 0
16 Constantly improves her/himself by identifying the training needs in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields. 0
17 Continuously improves her/himself by defining necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas besides the occupational requirements. 0
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 6 84
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 144
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.76
ECTS Credit: 6