Coursecode: wb1104
Coursename: Mechanics of Materials for TH

DUT creditpoints: 5
ECTS creditpoints: 7.5

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Marine Technology

Lecturer(s): Ernst, prof.dr.ir. L.J., Keulen, prof.dr.ir. A. van

Tel.: 015-2786519/6515

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

Plate bending, buckling, stability

Courseyear: 2
Semester:
2/2/2/2/0
Hours p/w:
2
Other hours:
4 (workshop included)
Assessment:
Written + workshop + report
Assessm.period(s):
1-5
(see academic
calendar)

Prerequisites:

Follow up: wb1408

Detailed description of topics:

2/2/2/0/0:
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.

0/0/0/2/0:
The course sets out with a summary of the equations of the continuum mechanics, as presented in course wb1204. In addition, a short description of the principle of virtual work is given. The theory of the bending of thin plates is presented. Its restrictions are discussed in detail. On the basis of the principle of virtual work the governing equations for plate bending will be established. A few examples will be presented in order to show some typical features of the governing plate equations.The derivation of approximate solutions will be demonstrated on the basis of the principle of the minimum of potential energy. An introduction in the field of finite elements for plate bending will be given. Buckling and initial post-buckling will be demonstrated by means of simple examples. The effects due to imperfections will be included. The analysis of the problem of elastic stability will be based on potential energy and will be worked out in full detail for discreet systems. The presented theory will be applied to finite elements.

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:

  • Koiter, W.T., Stijfheid en Sterkte I/Grondslagen
  • Fung, Y.C., Foundations of Solid Mechanics, Prentice-Hall, Inc., New Jersey (1965)
  • Timoshenko, S.P. en Woinowsky-Krieger, S., Theory of Plates and Shells, Second Edition McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc., New York, 1959
  • Washizu, K., Variational Methods in Elasticity and Plasticity, Third Edition, Pergamon, 198
  • Pignataro, M., Rizzi, N. en Luongo, A., Stability, bifurcation and postcritical behaviour of elastic
    structures, Developments in civil engineering, 39, Elsevier, 1991
  • Timoshenko, S.P., Gere, J.M., Theory of elastic stability, Second Edition, McGraw-Hill, 1981
  • Bazant, Z.P. en Cedolin, L., Stability of structures; elastic, inelastic, fracture and damage theories,
    Oxford University Press, 1991

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%