2019-2020 / INGE0001-2

Strength of materials and elasticity

Introduction

In-depth study

Duration

Introduction : 24h Th
In-depth study : 12h Th

Number of credits

 Bachelor in bioengineering3 crédits 

Lecturer

Introduction : Pierre Latteur
In-depth study : Pierre Latteur

Substitute(s)

Introduction : Jean-François Rondeaux
In-depth study : Jean-François Rondeaux

Coordinator

Pierre Latteur

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

Introduction

General considerations about structures and their history, reflexions about natural phenomenon. Discussions about existing structures. General approach to solve a problem of Strength of materials. Mechanical properties of materials. Actions on structures. Force and moment. Equilibrium. Modelization of supports. Internal forces M, N, V and T. Degree of redundancy. Calculation of trusses. Internal forces and force diagrams. Geometrical characteristics of the sections. Stresses in the elements subjected to normal force (N), bending (M). Design of the elements of structures. Shear stresses due to shear and torsion forces. Buckling. Deformations and displacements.
The following parts are not teached within this 24h part-time:
Biaxial bending (Mx, My) and composed bending (N, Mx, My). The circle of Mohr. Laws of behaviour for different materials.  Optional complements : calculation of hyperstatic structures and of cables.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

Introduction

The course describes the basics of the strength of materials and elasticity.
After completing the course the student is expected to :
- Easily deal with the basic aspects of the Mechanics of Structures and the Strength of Materials (all materials) - Understand the spread of forces, stresses and displacements inside structures - Design and calculate elementary structures

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Introduction

Mathématique générale, first Part
Mathématique générale, second Part
Physique générale
Mécanique

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Introduction

All the forecast hours are hold by the professor himself in auditorium. Generally, each course takes place as following:
- Short remind of the previous courses - Exercises solved and commented on the blackboard by the professor and discussed with the students - 10 minutes break - Continuation of the theory with the help of a Powerpoint slide show

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)

Introduction

Lectures : 12h Practical Works : 12h

Recommended or required readings

Introduction

1. Course notes (150 pages x 2 slides) 2. "Introduction à l'analyse des structures", M.A. Studer et F. Frey, Presses Polytechniques et Universitaires Romandes, 368 pages, 1999. 3. ISSD : Interactive Software for Structural Design (www.issd.be). Availlable in the computer training rooms of the Faculty.

Assessment methods and criteria

Introduction

Written examination which includes a part of theory with books closed and a part of exercises with books opened. A note of 10/20 requires to pass both parts. The exam lasts from 2 to 4 hours, according to the cases. A first elementary question is given during the exam : if not passed, the rest of the exam will not be corrected and the final note will be 0/20.

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

Introduction

Professor Pierre Latteur pierre.latteur@ucl.ac.be(pierre.latteur@ulg.ac.be)

Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session

Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning

Introduction

Online courses using th Collaborate tool of eCampus

In-depth study

Online courses using Collaborate tool of eCampus

Assessment subjects

Introduction

THEORY: chapters 1 to 13 
EXERCICES : chapters 1 to 12 excepted the drawing of the bending moment and shear force diagrams (M,V) 

In-depth study

THEORY & EXERCIES : chapers 14 to 17

Assessment methods

Introduction

Written exam on eCampus

In-depth study

Online written exam using eCampus

Contacts

Introduction

jfr.rondeaux@uliege
Session Collaborate ouverte sur eCampus
0472/871997

In-depth study

jf.rondeaux@uliege.be
0472/871997

Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the Aug-Sept 2020 session

Assessment subjects

Introduction

THEORY: chapters 1 to 13 
EXERCICES : chapters 1 to 12 excepted the drawing of the bending moment and shear force diagrams (M,V) 
Pay attention to the fact that chapter 12 of the exercices is based on chapters 11, 12 and 13 of the theoretical course.

In-depth study

THEORY + EXERCICES : chapters 14 to 17

Assessment methods

Introduction

  Written exam on eCampus

In-depth study

Open course written exam on eCampus

Contacts

Introduction

jfr.rondeaux@uliege
Open Session Collaborate on eCampus
0472/871997

In-depth study

jf.rondeaux@uliege.be
Session 'Examen Q3' open on Colalborate
0472/871997