Course
Pro-forma
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)
Code
KMEM2217
Title
Applied Mechanics of Materials
Pre-requisite
KMEM1107
Student Learning Time (SLT)
120 hours
Credit
3
Learning Outcomes
1.
Apply theories of stress and strain that are essential for the
analysis of a structural or mechanical system subjected to
loads
2.
Apply energy methods to obtain elastic deflections of
statically determinate structures
3.
Apply the concepts of symmetrical and nonsymmetrical
bending of straight beams and the plane of loads.
4.
Evaluate the nature of a stress concentration problem and
the stress concentration factor.
Synopsis
Introduction to mechanics of materials, Theories of stress and
strain, Linear stress-strain-temperature relations, Inelastic
material behaviour, Torsion of circular and non circular bars,
Thin-walled cylinder, the Prandtl Elastic-Membrane (Soap-Film)
analogy, Bending and bending stresses in beams
(Nonsymmetrical bending), Deflections of straight beams
(subjected to nonsymmetrical bending), Applications of Energy
Methods, Stress concentration and the stress concentration
factors (theory of elasticity, combined loads).
Assessment
40 % Continuous Assessments
60 % Final Examination
References
1.
Boresi, A. P. and Schmidt R. J. (2003). Advanced Mechanics
of Materials (6th ed.). USA. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
2.
Hibbeler, R.C. (2005). Mechanics of Materials (6
th
Ed.)
Singapore.Prentice-Hall.
3.
Beer, F.P. and Johnson Jr., and John DeWolf,E.R. (2006),
Mechanics of Materials, SI Edition, McGraw-Hill.
Soft Skills
Communication Skills (CS1, CS2, CS3)
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills (CT1, CT2, CT3)
Teamwork Skills (TS1, TS2)
Lifelong Learning and Information Management (LL1, LL2)