EPOKA UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE INFORMATIONCourse Title: MECHANICS OF MATERIALS I |
| Code | Course Type | Regular Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CE 213 | B | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) | NA |
| Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: | Hüseyin Bilgin , Tuesday afternoon |
| Second Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: | Marsed Leti |
| Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours: | NA |
| Language: | English |
| Compulsory/Elective: | Compulsory |
| Classroom and Meeting Time: | A127 Tuesdays (12:30-14:15) / A128 Fridays (08:45-10:15) |
| Course Description: | Simple stress and strain. State of stress and strain with emphasis on two-dimensional problems. Axial loading and Hooke’s law. Torsion of circular shafts. Bending stresses in beams. Stress concentrations, plastic deformation, and residual stresses. |
| Course Objectives: | Introduce concepts of strength, deformation, stress and strain for deformable bodies subjected to various loading conditions: axial loads, bending and torsion. Discuss failure criteria for various materials and components, and illustrate the application of failure criteria to the design process. |
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COURSE OUTLINE
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| Week | Topics |
| 1 | Introduction |
| 2 | Concepts of Stress |
| 3 | Stress and Strain for Axial Loading |
| 4 | Stress and Strain for Axial Loading |
| 5 | Torsion |
| 6 | Torsion |
| 7 | Pure Bending |
| 8 | Midterm |
| 9 | Pure Bending |
| 10 | Analysis and Design of Beams for Bending |
| 11 | Analysis and Design of Beams for Bending |
| 12 | Shearing Stresses in Beams and Thin-Walled Members |
| 13 | Shearing Stresses in Beams and Thin-Walled Members |
| 14 | Review |
| Prerequisite(s): | |
| Textbook: | Beer, Johnston and DeWolf, Mechanics of Materials, 4th edition, McGraw Hill,ISBN 0-07-298090-7. |
| Other References: | Lectures, Practical Sessions, Exercises, Assignments, Recitation |
| Laboratory Work: | Steel tensile test and concrete compressive test |
| Computer Usage: | Microsoft Office Applications |
| Others: | No |
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
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| 1 | Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to gain in-depth understanding of engineering problems in structural design |
| 2 | Design a structural system, component, or process to meet desired needs. |
| 3 | Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems |
| 4 | Use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for contemporary engineering practice |
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COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES
(Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution) |
| No | Program Competencies | Cont. |
| Bachelor in Civil Engineering (3 years) Program | ||
| 1 | an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering | 4 |
| 2 | an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs | 3 |
| 3 | an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams | |
| 4 | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems | 4 |
| 5 | an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility | |
| 6 | an ability to communicate effectively | 3 |
| 7 | the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context | |
| 8 | a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life long learning | |
| 9 | a knowledge of contemporary issues | |
| 10 | an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice | 4 |
| 11 | skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies | |
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COURSE EVALUATION METHOD
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| Method | Quantity | Percentage |
| Midterm Exam(s) |
1
|
30
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| Quiz |
2
|
10
|
| Laboratory |
1
|
10
|
| Final Exam |
1
|
40
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| Total Percent: | 100% |
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ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)
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| Activities | Quantity | Duration(Hours) | Total Workload(Hours) |
| Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) | 16 | 4 | 64 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Assignments | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| Final examination | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Other | 1 | 2 | 2 |
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Total Work Load:
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175 | ||
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Total Work Load/25(h):
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7 | ||
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ECTS Credit of the Course:
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7 | ||