Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- understand the natural science principles related to the module
- apply mathematics used in mechanics
- solve stresses on a structure subjected to point and distributed forces
- identify different failure mechanisms and able to solve cases related to them
- identify vibration phenomena and their effects

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures, exercises

Learning material and recommended literature

Course Moodle-page

Literature:
Statics:
1. Tapio Salmi: Statiikka
2. Hannu Outinen: Statiikka tekniikan opiskelijoita varten 1 & 2

Strength of materials: Karhunen, Lassila, Pyy ym. Lujuusoppi

Other books for strength of materials
1. Esa Hietikko: Palkki - Lujuuslaskennan perusteet
2. Tapio Salmi: Lujuusoppi
3. Erkki Pennala: Lujuusopin perusteet

Learning environment

Mechanics: Moodle, Zoom, classroom

Contents

Statics
Continuous load
Trusses
Frames
Mechanisms
Friction
3D structures


Strength of materials:
Calculation of stresses and displacements for tension, bending, and torsion loaded structures.
Buckling (phenomenon)
Fatigue (phenomenon)

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Prior knowledge: Competences in Engineering calculation 2

Assessment criteria

Excercises and final exam/mid-term exams. Each part is evaluated separately.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Minimum requirements not met

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Minimum requirements met

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Good performace

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Excellent performance