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  Course Description
Course Name : Mechanics Of Materials

Course Code : MIM208

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. SIDIKA SEREN GÜVEN AKAVCI

Learning Outcomes of the Course : 1. Determines cross section forces in structural members
2. Analyzes one and two dimensional stress
3. Interperets stress applications
4. Calculates strain applications
5. Calculates axial load and displacements
6. Designs the bars under axial loads
7. Designs the beams subjected to simple bending

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Introducing the mechanical properties of deformable solids, load-displacement and stress-strain relationships, designing the structural members

Course Contents : Introduction to the concepts of stress and strain. Stress analysis of axially loaded members. Stress and strain states. Mohr circle. Moment of area and moment of inertia. Theory of simple bending. Shear center. Bending and axial loading. Combined resistance forms: Bending and bending with normal force.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Laboratory


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Basic principles of stregth of materials, elastic and plastic materials, Hooke law Lecture, solving problems
2 Determination of internal forces Lecture, solving problems
3 Internal force diagrams Lecture, solving problems
4 Stress analysis, axial loads Lecture, solving problems
5 Two dimensional stress Lecture, solving problems
6 Axial loading and normal force Lecture, solving problems
7 Determination of displacements exposed to axial loading Lecture, solving problems
8 Mid-term exam Mid-term exam
9 Moment of area and center of gravity Lecture, solving problems
10 Moment of inertia Lecture, solving problems
11 Moment of inertia Lecture, solving problems
12 Simple bending Lecture, solving problems
13 Shear Lecture, solving problems
14 Torsion Lecture, solving problems
15 Combined stregth cases Lecture, solving problems
16/17 Final Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  "Strength of Materials", Prof. Dr. Mehmet Bakioğlu, ISBN 975-486-435-7, 2001
 2. "Strength of Materials", Mustafa Inan, ITU, 1984.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0
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 Takes responsibility , leads and works effectively as an individual and /or within a team. 2
2 Gains required foreign language knowledge about his/her occupancy at B1 level. 0
3 Defines the educational needs in the field of architecture, undertakes literature review, reaches knowledge and uses databases. 3
4 Designs using the theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the field of architecture, examines and interprets facts and phenomenons by using scientific methods and techniques. 0
5 Develops himself/herself continously by specifying his/ her needs toward his/her interest and talents, scientific, cultural, artistic and social areas as well as occupancy improvement. 0
6 Develops an attitude in favour of lifelong learning and uses gathered knowledge for public benefit. 4
7 Develops sustainable architectural and urban design decisions, protects naturally and culturally significant buildings and sites and generates healthy buildings and environments. 0
8 Develops, evaluates and applies an architectural project with a comprehensive plan from the design phase to the phase of application project (structural and environmental systems, safety issues, seperators, etc.). 0
9 Generates public awareness in the field of architecture, acquires skills for sustainable use of design parameters. 0
10 Understands and interprets guidelines of structures under vertical and horizontal forces and development and implementation of contemporary structural systems. 5
11 Understands the role of training, right and liabilities of employer and trainee in career development. 0
12 Effectively uses written and oral communication skills, follows and organizes seminars and meetings in the field of architecture, prepares projects and follows foreign publications using foreign language skills. 0
13 Gains required information in the field of architecture, can use theoretical and practical knowledge together in architectural practice. 2
14 Collects data, develops designs, evaluates conclusions, identifies problems and develops solutions in the field of architecture. 1
15 Prepares plans and projects individually for any kind of work in the field of architecture, does consulting and peer-reviewing. 0
16 Takes responsibility in solving problems individually or as a team member, plans and manages activities concerning the development of subordinates. 4
17 Uses computer software, technologies of informatics and communication needed in the field of architecture. 2
18 Applies basic architectural principles in the levels of building, interior design and urban design. 0
19 Gains consciousness for identification and preservation of historical settings, prepares documents on historical monuments and sites, knows and uses required techniques for preparation of restoration projects. 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 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
    Final Exam 1 5 5
Total Workload: 76
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.04
ECTS Credit: 3