| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Mechanical properties of biological materials |
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| Course Code |
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TM-605 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Assoc.Prof.Dr. KUBİLAY KAZIMVURSAVUŞ
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Knows biological-technical properties of agricultural materials
Knows mechanical properties of biological materials.
Investigates the behaviour of biological materials under static loading
Knows Hertz and Elasticity theory and Uses them in application.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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To determine the factors influencing the variation of biological materials under the static load effects, to investigate the variation of mechanical properties in the storage, packaging and other post-harvest technology and to find out the effects of mechanical properties of biological materials on design criteria of related machines. |
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| Course Contents |
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Behavior of biological materials under the quasi-static loads, definition related to mechanical properties, factors influencing the mechanical properties, determining the design parameters and mechanical properties required for post-harvest technology, Hertz contact theory, Elasticity theory, visco-elasticty, and biotechnical behavior of materials, mechanical properties of cushioning materials used in the harvest and post-harvest technology, definition of friction, static and dynamic coefficient of friction |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Class, Laboratory |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
General information related to lesson, introduction to technical properties of biological materials |
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2 |
Physical properties of biological materials (shape and dimensional properties) |
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3 |
Sorting and grading according to dimensional, shape, aerodynamic, surfacei mechanical resistance and elastic properties |
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4 |
Calculation of volume, density, surface area, specific gravity and porosity, and their measurement methods |
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5 |
Definition related to mechanical properties, investigaton of ideal elastic, ideal plastic and ideal viscos behaviours |
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6 |
Definition of Rheology, Model equations used in the reological models (Maxwell, Kelvin and Burgers models) |
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7 |
Mid-term exam |
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Written exam |
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8 |
Investigation of behaviour of biological materials under quasi-static loading |
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9 |
Investigation of force-deformation behaviour of materials under different static load applications such as compression, tensile and bending |
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10 |
Hertz problem of contact stres, its measurement and equations, Boussinesq problem of die loading |
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11 |
Investigation of behaviour of biological materials under dynamic loading, effect of impact and energy models under impact conditions |
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12 |
Transportation of biological materials and its effects on materials (Vibration Effects) |
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13 |
The laws of friction, measurement methods of static and dynamic friction, factors influencing friction in biological materials |
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14 |
Impact mechanic and energy balance in cushioning (padding) materials, measurement of energy absorbing capacity of cushioning materials |
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15 |
General knowledge related to agricultural applicitaions of techincal properties of biological materials |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
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Written exam |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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Bachelor´s degree enables graduates to expand and deepen their knowledge, access knowledge through scientific research, information, evaluation, interpretation, and application |
3 |
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To be able to enhance knowledge by using limited or incomplete data, and be able to put this knowledge to good use scientifically, ethically and responsibly. |
0 |
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3 |
To be able to transfer, orally or in written form, the findings and processes of their work to the related groups or other people systematically and clearly |
3 |
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4 |
To be able to come up with solutions to problems by working independently, put the solutions into actual use and make oral and written presentations |
0 |
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5 |
To be able to devise new strategic approaches in unanticipated complex situations and be able to think up solutions by taking reponsibility |
0 |
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6 |
To be able to assess the strategic performance of workgroups and contribute to them |
0 |
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7 |
To have computer software and hardware knowledge required by the profession and develop competence in information and communication technologies |
0 |
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8 |
To be qualified in data collection, interpretation and announcement phases in their fields in a scientific and ethical manner; to preserve, learn and check the data as required |
0 |
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To attain full oral and written competence, both in the mother tongue and in a foregin language, to help those working in and out of their field of speciality |
4 |
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10 |
To understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context and gain the ability to correctly interpret it |
3 |
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11 |
To conrtibute to the process of becoming an information society by making known social and cultural imrprovements in an academic and professional context |
2 |
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12 |
To be able to strategically take the lead in solving original and interdisciplinary problems |
0 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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