Mechanics and strength of materialsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- basics of statics and dynamics
- forces and stresses acting on a structure
- basics of structure calculations
- stresses, strains and deformations
- fatigue and buckling

Content

- resultants of force
- torque
- force/torque balance
- stresses and strains
- beam structures
- pillar structures
- deformations
- loads
- normal force
- buckling
- fatigue

Materials

Approved training during studies

Accomplishment methods

Students can
- use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations
- choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices
- apply critically the ethical principles of the professional field in different situations

In addition, competence evaluation according to STCW code table A-III/2 column 4 are used:
- explanation and understanding of design features and operating mechanisms are appropriate