Applied Solid Mechanics (CE421) Course Detail

Course Name	Course Code	Season	Lecture Hours	Application Hours	Lab Hours	Credit	ECTS
Applied Solid Mechanics	CE421	Area Elective	3	0	0	3	6

Pre-requisite Course(s)
CE204

Course Language	English
Course Type	Elective Courses
Course Level	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery	Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies	Lecture, Question and Answer, Problem Solving.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tolga Akış
Course Assistants
Course Objectives	To develop an ability to analyze the mechanical problems using the mechanics of materials approach and theory of elasticity. To introduce advanced topics in solid mechanics.
Course Learning Outcomes	The students who succeeded in this course; Students will be able to use the principles of the mechanics of materials approach and theory of elasticity in solving mechanical problems. Students will be able to understand the fundamentals of energy methods used in mechanics of deformable bodies Students will be able to understand the plastic behavior of deformable bodies.
Course Content	Analysis of stress and strain, stress-strain relation, plane strain and plane stress problems, yield and failure criteria, unsymmetrical bending of beams, energy methods; buckling of columns; plastic behavior of structural members.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week	Subjects	Preparation
1	Analysis of Stress
2	Analysis of Stress
3	Analysis of Strain
4	Plane Strain and Plane Stress Problems
5	Stress Invariants, Principle Stresses and Strains
6	Yield and Failure Criteria
7	Unsymmetric Bending of Beams
8	Shear Centre
9	Torsion of Noncircular Cross-Sections
10	Energy Methods
11	Energy Methods
12	Buckling of Columns
13	Plastic Behaviour of Structural Members
14	Plastic Behaviour of Structural Members
15	Final Exam Period
16	Final Exam Period

Sources

Other Sources	1. Ugural C. A. and Fenster S. K., Advanced Strength and applied Elasticity – 4th Edition, Prentice-Hall, 2003.
	2. Budynas R. G., Advanced Strength and Applied Stress Analysis-2nd Edition, Mc Graw-Hill, 1999.
	3. Beer P.F., Johnston E.R., DeWolf J. and Mazurek D., Mechanics of Materials, 4th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2006.
	4. Omurtag, M.H., Mukavemet I-II, Birsen Yayınevi, 2005.
	5. İnan, M., Cisimlerin Mukavemeti, 8. Baskı, İTÜ Vakfı, 2001.

Evaluation System

Requirements	Number	Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation	-	-
Laboratory	-	-
Application	-	-
Field Work	-	-
Special Course Internship	-	-
Quizzes/Studio Critics	-	-
Homework Assignments	4	10
Presentation	-	-
Project	-	-
Report	-	-
Seminar	-	-
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury	1	35
Final Exam/Final Jury	1	55
Toplam	6	100

Percentage of Semester Work	45
Percentage of Final Work	55
Total	100

Course Category

Core Courses	X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

#	Program Qualifications / Competencies	Level of Contribution
#	Program Qualifications / Competencies	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gains adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, and relevant engineering disciplines and acquires the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields to solve complex engineering problems.
2	Gains the ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems and the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3	Gains the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements and to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4	Gains the ability to select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems encountered in engineering applications and the ability to use information technologies effectively.
5	Gains the ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze results, and interpret findings for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6	Gains the ability to work effectively in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams and the ability to work individually.
7	Gains the ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form, acquires proficiency in at least one foreign language, the ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8	Gains awareness of the need for lifelong learning and the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself
9	Gains knowledge about behaviour in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering applications
10	Gains knowledge about business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management and develops awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11	Gains Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.			X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours)	16	3	48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class	14	3	42
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments	4	6	24
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury	1	14	14
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury	1	22	22
Total Workload			150