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Course Description Course Name : Foundations of Solid Mechanics I Course Code : MK-573 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. NAKİ TÜTÜNCÜ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows basic solid mechanics concepts. Models linear elastic materials using stress-strain relations. Analyzes static and dynamic behavior of basic structural elements such as beams and plates. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Introduction of fundemental concepts in solid mechanics. Modelling linear elastic behavior. Solving simple structural problems. Course Contents : Indicial notation. Elastic properties: Isotropic and anistropic materials. Kinematics. Deformation and strain tensors. Stress tensor. Stress-strain relations. Variational calculus. Energy principles. Beam and plate theories. Vibration and buckling analyses. Language of Instruction : English Work Place : Lecture Hall   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Indicial notation Reading the lecture notes Lecture 2 Concept of tensors Reading the lecture notes Lecture 3 Stress and strain relations Reading the lecture notes Lecture 4 Equations of motion Reading the lecture notes Lecture 5 Linear elastic relations Reading the lecture notes Lecture 6 Material symmetry for linear elastic solids Reading the lecture notes Lecture 7 Midterm Exam I 8 Introduction to calculus of variations Reading the lecture notes Lecture 9 Energy principles Reading the lecture notes Lecture 10 Principles of virtual work, minimum potential energy and complementary energy Reading the lecture notes Lecture 11 Mixed principles: Reissner´s principle Reading the lecture notes Lecture 12 Applications of energy principles Reading the lecture notes Lecture 13 Midterm Exam II 14 Bending of Beams Reading the lecture notes Lecture 15 Saint-Venant´s torsion problem Reading the lecture notes Lecture 16/17 Final Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Basic reference is the lecture notes. Books on advanced mechanics will also be helpful. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 40 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 Is equipped with the basic knowledge of math, science and engineering 5 2 Is dominated with basic concepts, theories and principles in mechanical engineering 5 3 Plans and does experiments in advanced level, interpretes and analizes the results and the data 0 4 Is equipped with a variety of skills and advanced engineering techniques 0 5 To design a system, component or process in order to meet the needs of various engineering problems within the limitations of technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, sustainability 0 6 Independently reviews and learns the applications in an enterprise, makes a critical assessment of the problems faced with, has the ability of selecting the proper technique to formulate problems and propose solutions 0 7 Identifies a product or its production process, design, development, and prioritise its use 0 8 Becomes aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self-renew 0 9 Is capable of effective oral and written English for technical or non-technical use 5 10 Uses computers effectively, has the ability of computer-aided drafting, design, analysis, and presentation 0 11 Has teamwork skills, good communication skills and works efficiently as a member of versatile and an interdisciplinary team 0 12 Is aware of the technical and ethical responsibilities, inquisitive and innovative 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 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 12 36     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 4 8     Final Exam 1 8 8 Total Workload: 150 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6 ECTS Credit: 6