Coursecode: wb1204
Coursename: Mechanics of Materials 2

DUT creditpoints: 3 (+1 for Ansys-exercises)
ECTS creditpoints: 6
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Marine Technology
Lecturer(s): Ernst, prof.dr.ir. L.J.

Tel.: 015-2786519
Catalog data:
Applied mechanics, finite element method, elasticity, beams, plates, virtual work, potential energy, displacement method, plane stress, plane strain.

Courseyear: 2
Semester: 2/2/0/2/0
Hours p/w: 2
Other hours: 4 (workshop included)
Assessment: Written + workshop + report
Assessm.period(s): 1-5
(see academic calendar)
Prerequisites: wb1106, wb1107, wb1108
Follow up: wb1304, wb1408
Detailed description of topics:
Kinematic model of bars and rods; Principle of virtual work; frameworks (rods) - finite element method; Displacement method;  frameworks (beams) - finite element method; Theorie of stress and strain, Hooke's Law; Principle of minimum potential energy; Plane stress; plane strain; Introduction into the finite element method of 2 D - and 3 D - structures.i
Course material:
Lecture notes "Stijfheid en Sterkte 2" (wb1204) parts I, II and III (in Dutch), edition 1998, plus supplements which from time to time will be handed over during the lectures.
Example problems: 'Oefenopgaven Stijfheid en Sterkte 2 (wb1204), parts I, II and III (in Dutch). FEM-program manual: Titel: "Handleiding bij de practica Sterkte en Stijfheid". Author: Piquillet, C.F.F.
References from literature:
Remarks (specific information about assesment, entry requirements, etc.):
Central registration.
Goals:
To familiarize students with the backgrounds and capabilities of the finite element method and to skill them in adequately using a Finite Element Package.
Computer use:
Ansys exercises. (wb1204P: 1 DUT creditpoint)
Laboratory project(s):
Design content:
Percentage of design: 0%