ING3107 Mechanical Design II

Contents and structure

Introduction to mechanical design of steel structures regarding to Eurocode 3, hand calculations and finite element method for stress calculation using computational solutions. Load effect based on design conditions, load combinations and reaction forces, capacity of steel structures, dimensioning of beams, rods, frames and nodes.

Learning Outcome

Knowledge:

The student:

• Knows relevant Norwegian and European standards for mechanical design of bearing structures.
• Can define load combinations included dead load, payloads, environmental loads, accidental loads and so on.
• Knows different cross section classes and capacity regarding to buckling and tilt-buckling.
• Can describe finite element methods for stress calculations related to objects with complex geometry.
• Knows relevant computer programs.

 

Skills:

The student:

• Can choose methodical solutions for mechanical design of steel structures.
• Can apply relevant standards related to calculations of load and capacity.
• Can define dimensioning load combinations and constrains.
• Can carry out stress calculations.
• Can apply standards for dimensioning of beams, rods, frames and nodes.
• Can apply calculation program SAP2000 for mechanical design of structures and truss using Eurocodes.
• Can apply calculation program ANSYS Workbench for stress and deformation in mechanical components.
• Can check the plausibility of computational results with hand calculations.
• Can import 3D models into calculation programs to define geometry and dimensions.

 

General qualifications:

The student:

• Knows standards to specify loads on bearing structures and can chose methodical solutions for mechanical design.
• Can provide solutions to colleagues and customers methodically in written and verbal form.
• Has a chance to handle unknown FEM programs if they are simular to ANSYS/SAP2000.

Entry requirements

None

Recommended previous knowledge

Physics,  Strength of Materials and Mechanical Design.

Statics, materials and manufacturing.

Teaching methods

Lectures, projects, computer exercises, calculation exercises, presentation folder.

Regular lectures, exercises, laboratory work and similar activities will be given every third week. During the two weeks where there is no regular teaching, the students are expected to work on the subject by themselves or in teams and to follow course material that is made available online.

In special cases instruction will be given by an English speaking lecturer/guest lecturer. The exam will still be given in Norwegian.

Parts of the course might be given in Haugesund.

Compulsory learning activities

1. Course requirements for the project:  SAP2000 and ANSYS. Will be specified in the course plan by semesterstart.

2. Course requirements for written exam: Will be specified in the course plan by semesterstart.

Assessment

Part 1: Project, accounts for 50% of the final grade.

Part 2: Written exam, 4 hours, accounts for 50 % of the final grade.

Both parts must be passed.

Grade:  A - E / F (failed).

Examination support material

Project: All.

Written exam: Simple calculator: Allowed calculator is Casio fx-82 (all varieties: ES, ES Plus, EX, Solar etc.)

All printed and written study aids may be used.

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