ME-104 / 6 credits

Teacher(s): Kim Sangwoo, Nunes Pereira de Almeida Reis Pedro Miguel

Language: English


Summary

The student will acquire the basis for the analysis of static structures and deformation of simple structural elements. The focus is given to problem-solving skills in the context of engineering design.

Content

Keywords

Statics, Equilibrium, Mechanism, Structure

Learning Prerequisites

Required courses

There are no pre-requisites for this course.

Recommended courses

PHYS-101 General Physics: Mechanics (Physique générale: mécanique).

Important concepts to start the course

Familiarity with vector calculus, linear algebra and ordinary differential equations.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, the student must be able to:

  • Model and analytically solve simple problems of statics and stress analysis, S1
  • Analyze and design assemblies of simple mechanical elements in the framework of static and buckling S2

Transversal skills

  • Use a work methodology appropriate to the task.
  • Plan and carry out activities in a way which makes optimal use of available time and other resources.
  • Continue to work through difficulties or initial failure to find optimal solutions.
  • Assess one's own level of skill acquisition, and plan their on-going learning goals.

Teaching methods

Lectures, example problems, homework, practical demonstrations and hands-on activities.

Assessment methods

Final written exam (100% of the final grade)

Supervision

Office hours Yes
Assistants Yes
Forum Yes

Resources

Bibliography

Recommended Books:

D. Gross, W. Hauger, J. Schröder, W.A. Wall, N. Rajapakse (2012) "Engineering Mechanics 1: Statics" 2nd Edition, Springer

D. Gross, W. Hauger, J. Schröder, W.A. Wall, J. Bonet (2017) "Engineering Mechanics 2: Mechanics of Materials" 2nd Edition, Springer

J.L. Meriam and L. G. Kraige (2004) "Statique : mécanique de l'ingénieur." Wiley (French version)

J.L. Mariam, L.G. Kraige, and J.N. Bolton (2018) ¿Engineering Mechanics: Statics.¿ Wiley (English version)

 

Ressources en bibliothèque

Références suggérées par la bibliothèque

Notes/Handbook

Printed notes/handouts of the lectures will be provided with material that enhances and complements recommended books.

Websites

Moodle Link

Prerequisite for

Mécanique des structures, Systèmes mécaniques.

In the programs

  • Semester: Spring
  • Exam form: Written (summer session)
  • Subject examined: Introduction to structural mechanics
  • Lecture: 4 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks

Reference week

 MoTuWeThFr
8-9     
9-10     
10-11     
11-12     
12-13     
13-14STCC - Cloud C CO1
CO2
SG1
SG0213
 
14-15  
15-16     
16-17     
17-18     
18-19     
19-20     
20-21     
21-22     

Monday, 13h - 15h: Lecture STCC - Cloud C

Wednesday, 13h - 15h: Exercise, TP CO1
CO2

Thursday, 13h - 15h: Lecture SG1
SG0213

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