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This course is part of the common module to the industrial degrees in “Mechanics and Materials". It is aimed at providing students with the necessary knowledge and skills to determine the state of stress and strain in elastic solids under load, both for structural elements and machine elements. The subject  Strength of Materials, common to the five degrees, needs to use a basic knowledge provided by other subjects, which in our case are mainly Mathematics and Mechanics.

The subject of Strength of Materials is conditioned by two circumstances:

1) It is a discipline common to different degrees so all students will face this content for the first time. This feature requires to provide them with basic training so they are able to solve problems that may arise throughout their careers.

2) For students in the degree in Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Technology Engineering this subject provides them with the necessary knowledge they need to deal confidently with related disciplines found in subsequent courses.

It is advisable that students have knowledge of the basics of the general laws of mechanics of rigid bodies and their subsequent application to solving the problems of engineering.

General competences:

CG 1 Capacity for drafting, signing and developing projects in the field of industrial engineering whose purpose is the construction, alteration, repair, maintenance, demolition, manufacturing, assembly, installation or operation of: structures, mechanical equipment, electrical and electronic energy facilities, installations and industrial plants and manufacturing processes and automation.

CG 3 Knowledge of basic matters and technology that will enable them to learn new methods and theories, and provide them with versatility to adapt to new situations. 

CG 4 Problem-solving skills with initiative, decision making, creativity and critical thinking.

CG 6 Knowledge to perform measurements, calculations, assessments, appraisals, surveys, studies, reports, work plans, and similar work.

CG 15 Ability to work as a team.

 Specific competences:

Of basic knowledge:

CB 2 Understanding and mastering the basics of the general laws of mechanics, thermodynamics, and electromagnetism fields and waves and their application to solving engineering problems. 

Common to industrial degrees

CC8 Knowledge and application of the principles of strength of materials 

Learning Results:

• To identify and quantify the internal forces, stresses and strains.

• To check and design resistant members.

The course contents have been divided into the following topics:

1. Basic Elasticity. Theories of failure
2. Plane elasticity.
3. Simple efforts: stress, strain and diagrams.
4. Combined efforts: stress, strain and diagrams.

The methodology used in this course is organized as follows:

1. In class:

a) Lectures where the teacher will present the different theoretical concepts related to each topic and apply the exercises to clarify the theoretical concepts that are being addressed.

b) Practical sessions, carried out under the supervision of the teacher. Students will deal with different problems that will complement theoretical classes.

c) Laboratory practice, the student will develop along the course various practices related to the subject taught, in order to consolidate the knowledge acquired in the lectures.

d) Group tutorials

e) Evaluation sessions

1. Distance learning:

a)Self-study. It includes the hours the student must devote to the study of theory, exercises, problems and proposed practical work related to the topics taught in the lectures.

The assessment process will be based on:
 

1. Written exam:

1.1 Theoretical and practical content: 80%.

1.2 Seminars and Laboratory practice content 20%

In the case of extraordinary evaluation:

1. Written exam:

1.1 Theoretical and practical content: 90%.

1.2 Laboratory practice content 10%

Geometry, diagrams and units: In all exams, minimum knowledge is required..

Basic Bibliography:

1.     Reference book:  “Mechanics of materials. An integrated Learning System” Timothy A. Philpot. Ed. Willey

2.     Online material: Mecmovies: http://web.mst.edu/~mecmovie/

Additional Bibliography:

Ortiz Berrocal “Elasticidad. 3ª Edición” Ed. McGraw Hill. 1998.

Ortiz Berrocal “Resistencia de Materiales” Ed. Bellisco. 1998.

Gere J.M., Timoshenko S.P. “Mecánica de Materiales” Thomson Editores. 1999.

A. Argüelles, I. Viña "Elasticidad y resistencia de Materiales" Ediciones Bellisco. 2004.

A. Argüelles, I. Viña "Problemas de Resistencia de Materiales" Ediciones Bellisco. 1998

M.A. Serrano, M.A. Castrillo, M. López Aenlle. “Estructuras. Formulario – Prontuario Vol1” Ediciones Bellisco 2ª Edición 2009

Área MMCTE “Prácticas de Elasticidad y Resistencia de Materiales”. ETSII de Gijón.