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Mechanics of Light Structures, 6 credits
Hållfasthetslära: Lätta konstruktioner, 6 hp
TMHL03
Main field of study
Mechanical EngineeringCourse level
Second cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Bo TorstenfeltDirector of studies or equivalent
Peter SchmidtEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 48 hRecommended self-study hours: 112 h
Available for exchange students
YesECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Main field of study
Mechanical EngineeringCourse level
Second cycleAdvancement level
A1XCourse offered for
- Mechanical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
- Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering
- Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering, Master's programme
Entry requirements
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Prerequisites
Multi-variable calculus, basic Solid Mechanics including multi-axial stress statesIntended learning outcomes
The course is to give the student a basic knowledge about the relations needed in order to analyze thin walled structures (plates and shells) with respect to stresses and deformations, and the ability to independently apply this knowledge to concrete problems. At the end of the course, the student shall be able to
- give an account of basic aspects of the classical plate and shell theory
- solve problems regarding the stress- and deformation states in loaded thin-walled structures
- identify unrealistic results
Course content
Basic relations of Solid Mechanics, classical theory for in plane loaded plates including the Airy stress function, the Kirchhoff plate theory with applications to strip plates, symmetrically loaded circular plates and simply supported rectangular plates, buckling analysis of simply supported rectangular plates, membrane theory for shells of revolution, bending theory for symmetrically loaded cylindrical shells with applications to tanks and pressure vessels
Teaching and working methods
Lectures, teaching classes, laboratory work
Examination
| LABA | Laboratory Work | 1 credits | U, G |
| TENA | Written examination | 5 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Grades
Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5Other information
Supplementary courses: Damage Mechanics and Life Analysis, Continuum Mechanics, Mechanics of Materials, Project course in Solid Mechanics/Engineering Materials, The Finite Element Method- FEM, Mechanical vibrations and fatigue
Department
Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utvecklingDirector of Studies or equivalent
Peter SchmidtExaminer
Bo TorstenfeltCourse website and other links
http://www.solid.iei.liu.se/EducationEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 48 hRecommended self-study hours: 112 h
Course literature
Ugural A.C., Stresses in beams, plates and shells, third edition CRC Press Sundström B.(red), Handbok och formelsamling i Hållfasthetslära, Institutionen för Hållfasthetslära, KTH Utdelat material| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
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| LABA | Laboratory Work | 1 credits | U, G |
| TENA | Written examination | 5 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)
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Course literature is preliminary.
Ugural A.C., Stresses in beams, plates and shells, third edition CRC Press
Sundström B.(red), Handbok och formelsamling i Hållfasthetslära, Institutionen för Hållfasthetslära, KTH
Utdelat material
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
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| 1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level) |
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| 1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level) |
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| 2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES | ||||||
| 2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving |
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| 2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery |
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| 2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities |
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| 4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT | ||||||
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| 4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management |
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| 5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| 5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development |
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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