ID233 STRUCTURES

Course Code:1250233
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:4.0
Department:Industrial Design
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. ALİ İHSAN ÜNAY
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

 The major objectives of this course are: 1) To establish the concept of equilibrium , 2) To introduce the concept of structural analysis with reference to statically determinate trusses and beams, 3) To introduce properties of surfaces used in mechanics.


Course Content

The fundamental relationships between external disturbances, structures and structural response. Types of loads. Physical and mechanical properties of materials. Effect of geometry. States of stress and deformation. Stiffness and flexibility. Structural forms. The effects of tension, compression, bending and torsion. Load carrying action of simple structures.


Course Learning Outcomes

An ability to identify, formualte and solve problems, an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for design practice. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering.


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
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1Creative problem defining and solving.
2Planning and managing the design process.
3Presenting and conveying design solutions orally, in written and visually (2D and 3D).
4Planning, managing and evaluating the results of design-focused research.
5Contributing to the design of products in order to raise the life quality of the society.
6Generating and applying knowledge to serve sustainable production and life.
7Competency in intellectual and industrial property rights.
8Awareness of and sensitivity towards societal, institutional, individual and contextual differences.
9Awarenes of social and cultural facts and continuous change.
10Competency in economic, industrial and technological developments.
11Continuous development of professional knowledge, skills and approaches.
12Competency in the processes and actions in professional life.
13Adaptation to the different working environments and processes that the profession necessitates, and contributing to the development and improvement of these environments.
14Ability in working within teams.
15Giving importance to interdisciplinary interactions.

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