Solid Mechanics

Code:

L.EM017

Acronym:

MSL

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Applied Mechanics

Instance: 2024/2025 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Applied Mechanics Section
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L.EM	294	Syllabus	2	-	6	52	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

This course aims to teach the fundamental concepts of solid mechanics and their application to the study of linear parts under simple and traction/compression, torsion and flexion loads. This course also aims to develop the students’ ability to solve simple structural problems and to improve the students’ knowledge on solid mechanics.

Learning outcomes and competences

Capability to design simple structures and mechanical components.

Working method

Presencial

Program

-Introduction to the theory of elasticity:  tension (concept of tension, equilibrium equations, main tension, graphical representation of tensions, state of tension and cylindrical coordinate tension); -  deformation (concept of deformation, law of transformation of deformations, principal deformations, compatibility equations, graphic representation of deformations, state plan of deformation, deformation equation in cylindrical coordinates); - Relation tension-deformation (Hooke’s law, elastic strain energy, failure criteria, formulation of general problems, Saint-Venant’s principle); stresses in cilindrical bodies. - Linear parts torsion: cylindrical shaft of circular section; prismatic shaft (Saint-Vennant’s theory, elliptic section shaft); Prandtl’s Membrane analogy; circular shaft of variable section. - Flexion beam - pure flexion; composed beam of different materials; deviated flexion; combined flexion with normal stress, torsion and cutting stress; beam deformation to flexion (elastic equation).

Mandatory literature

Gomes, J. F Silva; Mecânica dos sólidos e resistência dos materiais. ISBN: 972-8826-06-0

Complementary Bibliography

Sokolnikoff, I. S.; Mathematical theory of elasticity
Massonnet, Charles; Résistance des matériaux
Popov, Egor P.; Engineering mechanics of solids. ISBN: 0-13-279258-3
F. C. Araújo; Elasticidade e Plasticidade
A. C. Ugural e S.K. Fenster; Advanced Strength and Applied Elasticity
Timoshenko, S. P.; Theory of Elasticity. ISBN: 0-07-085805-5
Wang, Chi-Teh; Applied elasticity. ISBN: 0-07-068125-2
Lardner, Thomas J.; Mechanics of solids. ISBN: 0-07-113448-4
Popov, Egor P.; Engineering mechanics of solids. ISBN: 0-13-279258-3
ULL; Advanced Strenght of Materials
Dally, James W.; Experimental stress analysis
Wang, Chi-Teh; Applied elasticity. ISBN: 0-07-068125-2
Massonnet, Charles; Résistance des matériaux
Beer, Ferdinand P,; Resistência dos materiais. ISBN: 0-07-450038-4
Féodossiev, V.; Résistance des matériaux
Branco, Carlos Augusto Gomes de Moura; Mecânica dos materiais. ISBN: 972-31-0825-9

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical-Practical classes with exposition of the relevant theory and solving typical problems at the end of each unit. Suggestion of problems to be solved individually in class and at home.

keywords

Technological sciences > Engineering > Mechanical engineering

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	60,00
Participação presencial	0,00
Teste	40,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	95,00
Frequência das aulas	63,00
Trabalho laboratorial	4,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

According to the General Evaluation Rules of FEUP.

Calculation formula of final grade

The mid-term exam accounts for 40% of the final grade, while the final exam represents 60%. Only students who achieve a minimum score of 6.5 out of 20 in the mid-term exam are eligible to take the final exam. Consultation is not allowed during the exam.

Grades of 18 or higher are subject to an oral examination.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

According to General Evaluation Rules of FEUP

Classification improvement

According to General Evaluation Rules of FEUP. Students wishing to improve the mark must register for the second exam at the central services of FEUP.

Observations

Language of instruction: Portuguese