EPN-V2

MAPE1300 Statics and Introduction to Solid Mechanics Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Statikk og Fasthetslære
Study programme
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2024/2025
Curriculum
FALL 2024
Schedule
Course history

Introduction

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.

Required preliminary courses

No requirements over and above the admission requirements.

Learning outcomes

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 simple plane truss structures
  • 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
  • has knowledge of complex stress and Mohr's circle

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

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures and exercises.

Course requirements

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

  • 7 of 10 individual problem sets

Assessment

Knowledge is crucial today, both to value creation in society and the competitiveness of organisations. Increasing awareness of the value of knowledge and the need to make use of it in everyday activities have led both private and public sector organisations to acknowledge the need for efficient knowledge development and utilisation. Knowledge management initiatives aim to build organisational capacities that make a direct contribution to the organisation's survival and earning by developing, organising, storing and using knowledge resources.

The course offers an interdisciplinary approach that integrates disciplines such as HR management, accounting, strategy, marketing and innovation. Students who take this course aim to work in knowledge worker management. It is a particular goal that the theoretical insight that students acquire through the course should also be applied to real issues. The application of theory to actual problems is emphasised through the case approach used in this course.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

None

Grading scale

After completing the course, students will acquired the learning outcomes defined in knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student

  • has an understanding of the links between knowledge development in the external global environment, in business and industry sectors and in the organisation, and of how changes can influence knowledge-based value creation
  • has an understanding of the concept of knowledge management in relation to the present labour market and technology, and recognises the complexity of managing knowledge and how important knowledge management is to value creation in all organisations
  • has knowledge of organisational characteristics, structures, cultures, communication, innovation and technology that influence knowledge processes in organisations
  • has knowledge of different action alternatives that organisations can choose between to contribute significantly to the organisation's knowledge processes, performance and development

Skills

The student

  • is capable of cooperating with others to analyse practical issues and prepare and present recommendations for improvement measures in the fields of knowledge management and digital transformation

General competence

The student

  • will acquire the competence and skills required to build digital transformation and servitization through a systematic introduction to how to manage, measure and organize intangible resources.The content of the course is intended to give students an in-depth understanding of strategic management of the knowledge resources of individuals, groups and organisations, as well as provide insight into business model- and service innovation in an open international innovation system.

Examiners

The course is organized in a series of intensive seminars that consist of a combination of lectures, group presentations and case discussions The students are expected to actively participate in discussions and similar in the classes.

Course contact person

The following coursework requirements must have been approved in order for the student to take the exam:

  • Coursework 1: A written literature review with a scope of 3-4 pages written individually.
  • Coursework 2: Presentation of an analysis carried out in groups. Each presentation must be 10-15 minutes long, and each group member must contribute to the presentations. The group will consist of 4-8 students, depending on the number of students enrolled in the course.
  • Coursework 3: Preparation of questions based on one of the other groups' analyses. The students must oppose one of the other groups' presentations, and create discussion in the classroom.

The aim of the coursework requirement is the development of individual and group analysis skills, as well as contributing to discussion in plenary.

All required coursework must be completed and approved by the given deadline in order for the student to take the exam. If one or more coursework requirements have not been approved, the student will be given one new opportunity to get these approved, within a given deadline.