Course

Structural Mechanics 1 (BYG140)

Facts

Course code BYG140

Credits (ECTS) 10

Semester tution start Spring

Language of instruction English

Number of semesters 1

Exam semester Spring

Time table View course schedule

Literature The syllabus can be found in Leganto

Introduction

The course provides fundamental knowledge and general competence in statics and structural mechanics, which form the basis for all structural engineering and mechanical design subjects. The course is divided into two main components: statics and mechanics of materials.

Content

Statics: Forces and systems of forces, force systems in two dimensions, trusses, center of gravity, bending moment, shear force and axial force diagrams, statically determinate beams and frames, deformations.

Mechanics of solids: Stress, strain, planar and 3-dimensional stresses, elastic materials, stress in beams.

Learning outcome

After completing the course the student shall:

  • be familiar with the basic concepts associated with statics and mechanics of solids
  • be able to calculate the reaction forces for statically determinate structures, based on the applied external forces
  • be able to calculate deformation in statically determinate structures
  • be able to calculate internal section forces in statically determinate structures and draw diagrams for these
  • be able to calculate internal stresses and strains over a cross-section of a structural element which is subjected to external forces or temperature changes
  • design simple statically determinate structures and structural elements

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Recommended prerequisites

Mathematical Methods 1 (MAT100)

Exam

Written exam

Weight 1/1

Duration 4 Hours

Marks Letter grades

Aid Basic calculator specified in general exam regulations

Written exam on paper.

Coursework requirements

Exercises

7compulsory assignments in total. 5/7 of the compulsory assignments must be approved in order to take the exam.

One laboratory assignment. Approved mandatory lab work and approved lab report in order to take the exam.

Method of work

6 hours lectures and 2 hours of tutorials per week.

Overlapping courses

Course Reduction (SP)
Structural Mechanics 1 (BIB120_1) , Structural Mechanics 1 (BYG140_1) 10

Open for

Battery and Energy Engineering - Bachelor Civil Engineering - Bachelor Computer Science - Bachelor Computer Science - Bachelor (Part-Time) Electrical Engineering - Bachelor (Part-Time) Electrical Engineering - Bachelor Energy and Petroleum Engineering - Bachelor Geosciences and Energy Resources - Bachelor Environmental Engineering - Bachelor Mechanical Engineering - Bachelor Medical Technology - Bachelor Medical Technology - Bachlor (Part-Time)
Exchange programme at The Faculty of Science and Technology
Science and Technology - One year Programme

Course assessment

The faculty decides whether early dialogue will be held in all courses or in selected groups of courses. The aim is to collect student feedback for improvements during the semester. In addition, a digital course evaluation must be conducted at least every three years to gather students’ experiences.

Contact

Head of Department:
Mona Wetrhus Minde
Course coordinator:
Mudiyan Nirosha Damayanthi Adasooriya

Offered by

Faculty of Science and Technology

Department of Mechanical and Structural Engineering and Materials Science

The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1