Course syllabus for Strength of materials

Course syllabus adopted 2021-02-26 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameHållfasthetslära
  • CodeLMU113
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerTIDSL
  • Education cycleFirst-cycle
  • Main field of studyAutomation and Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
  • DepartmentMECHANICS AND MARITIME SCIENCES
  • GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language Swedish
  • Application code 66124
  • Open for exchange studentsNo
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0104 Examination 7.5 c
Grading: TH
7.5 c
  • 17 Jan 2025 pm L
  • 16 Apr 2025 am L
  • 20 Aug 2025 pm L

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Eligibility

General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Specific entry requirements

The same as for the programme that owns the course.
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Course specific prerequisites

The courses MVE575 Calculus, MVE570 Linear algebra and differential equations and LMT207 Mechanics, or equivalent knowledge.

Aim

The aim of the course is that the students are to attain knowledge of the basic principles and concepts of strength of materials, which is required for calculations of stresses and deformations in different mechanical components.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

  • Describe the basic concepts and laws of strength of materials. Apply these laws and concepts in solving problems.
  • analyze bending of beams and making use of the beam equation.
  • describe the concept of buckling and stability.

Content

The course covers the basic topics of strength of materials:
  • Tension and compression.
  • Shear and torsion.
  • Bending of beams.
  • Elastic stability.

Organisation

The course includes 21 lectures and 14 tutorials.

Literature

Tore Dahlberg, Teknisk hållfasthetslära, Tredje upplagan, Studentlitteratur (2001).

Examination including compulsory elements

The examination is based on a written exam, grades TH.

The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.