MAPE1300 Statics and Introduction to Solid Mechanics Course description

Classical mechanics provides a foundation for the construction of mechanical components. The course deals with statics and mechanics of materials, i.e. how forces are handled in structures and how these are analysed and dimensioned.

No requirements over and above the admission requirements.

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge The student:

• knows the theory that forms the basis for classical mechanics
• has an understanding of the relationship between loads and the strength properties of a structure
• has knowledge of the forces of plane structures
• has knowledge of graphic and analytical analysis methods
• has knowledge of forces acting on jointed structures
• has knowledge of the analysis of rope and wire systems
• has knowledge of simple plane truss structures
• has knowledge of friction forces
• has knowledge of cross-section analysis of girder forms
• has knowledge of cross-section forces and of normal, bending and shear stress
• has knowledge of the buckling of members

Skills

The student is capable of:

• performing analyses and designing simple structures

General competence

The student:

• is capable of carrying out a structural analysis of simple beam structures
• knows the method for carrying out a structural analysis
• is capable of planning and carrying out a structural analysis and documenting the work

Lectures and exercises.

The following coursework is compulsory and must be approved before the student can sit the exam:

• 9 of 12 individual problem sets (ranging from 4 to 8 problems per set)

Individual written exam, 3 hours

The exam result can be appealed.

A handheld calculator that cannot be used for wireless communication or to perform symbolic calculations. If the calculator’s internal memory can store data, the memory must be deleted before the exam. Random checks may be carried out.

Grade scale A-F.

One internal examiners. External examiners are used regularly.