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Study programmes 2008-2009Last update : 29/06/2009
MECA0012-5  Mechanics of materials
Duration :  30h Th, 30h Pr
Credits/ECTS :  
Bachelor in engineering sciences, civil ingineer in architecture orientation, 2nd yearDeuxième quadrimestre5
Bachelor in engineering sciences, civil engineer orientation (Bachelor in engineering sciences, civil engineer orientation), 2nd yearDeuxième quadrimestre5
Bachelor in engineering sciences, civil engineer orientation (Bachelor in engineering sciences, civil engineer orientation), 2nd yearToute l'année5
Bachelor in engineering sciences, civil engineer orientation (Bachelor in engineering sciences, civil engineer orientation), 3rd yearDeuxième quadrimestre5
Master in Aerospatial Engineering, in-depth approach, 1st yearDeuxième quadrimestre5
Master in Biomedical Engineering, in-depth approach, 1st yearDeuxième quadrimestre5
Master in Civil Engineering, in-depth approach, 1st yearDeuxième quadrimestre5
Master in Electro-mechanical Engineering, Teaching Focus, 1st yearDeuxième quadrimestre5
Master in Mechanical Engineering, in-depth approach, 1st yearDeuxième quadrimestre5
Master in Engineering Physics, in-depth approach, 1st yearDeuxième quadrimestre5
Master in Aerospace Engineering, Professional Focus (Management), 1st yearDeuxième quadrimestre5
Master in Civil Engineering, specialized approach, 1st yearDeuxième quadrimestre5
Master in Electro-mechanical Engineering, Professional Focus (Management), 1st yearDeuxième quadrimestre5
Master in Mechanical Engineering, specialized approach, 1st yearDeuxième quadrimestre5
Master in Engineering Physics, specialized approach, 1st yearDeuxième quadrimestre5
Holder(s) :  Serge Cescotto
Language :  Langue anglaise
Course contents :  Part 1: Theory

  • Bases of mechanics of materials (28h)
    RDM1 : Recall of basic notions-
    Notion of beam
    RDM2 : Tension and compression-Mechanical properties of materials
    RDM3 : Mechanical properties of materials
    RDM4 : Mechanical properties of materials
    RDM5 : Fatigue of materials- Notion of safety, limit states
    RDM6 : In-plane bending
    RDM7 : Uniform torsion
    RDM8: Shear
    Lecture by Prof. J. Pèlerin
    RDM9 : Shear-Combined loadings
    RDM10 : Impact loading
    RDM11 : Deflections of elastic beams, applications
    RDM12 : Deflections of statically indeterminate elastic beams
    RDM13 : Non uniform torsion
Part 2: practice

  • Bases of mechanics of materials (30h)
    EB1: Recall of basic notions - Notion : of beam (2h) - Tension and compression - Mechanical properties of materials (2h)
    EB2: Mechanical properties of materials (4h)
    EB3: Bending (4h)
    EB4: Uniform torsion (4h)
    EB5: Shear - Combined loadings (4h)
    EB6: Combined loadings (4h)
    EB7: Impact loading (2h)
    EB8: Deflections of statically determinate beams (2h) + Deflections of statically indeterminate beams (2h)

  • Laboratories
    L1 : mechanical properties of materials and fatigue (2h)
Course objective :  To Teache the bases of mechanics of materials
Prerequisites :  Course of Solid Mechanics
Workshops :  Exercises sessions, laboratory
Organization :  The course is based on courses of theory, exercises sessions and laboratory activities.

  • The courses of theory are ex-cathedra courses. They are taught in English. Time for questions is allowed especially after each lesson or during pauses.
  • The active participation of students is required during exercises sessions. These exercises sessions, in French, are devoted to the solution of problems.
  • Laboratory activities (in French) consist in experiments illustrating different aspects of the course. Reports are required from the students.
All sessions take place at Sart Tilman campus
Written notes :  Book of "Mécanique des Matériaux" by Ch Massonnet and S. Cescotto

Classbooks in French (laboratory and exercises) are available by AEES
Assessment :  Written open questions

Examination mode

Home works
Intermediate test (in French): solution of problems
Written exam (in French): open questions of theory (1 hour) and solution of problems (3 hours)
Authorized tools during test and exam:

  • theory : none
  • problems : any book
Contacts :  Teacher : Prof. S. CESCOTTO, phone: 366 92 46; Serge.Cescotto@ulg.ac.be
Secretary : Mrs TURCO, phone: 366 92 60
Assistants : changing every year according to the number of students


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