MEC-E8008 - Fatigue of Solids and Structures D, Lecture, 21.10.2024-28.11.2024

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the course, the student
- understands the material behaviour under cyclic loading and fatigue phenomenon.
- can identify the main affecting factors and requirements for fatigue assessment.
- understands the main modelling principles and assumptions used in common fatigue approaches.
- can apply a selected fatigue approach for structural design.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 21.10.2024 - 28.11.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Heikki Remes

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course starts with an introduction to the fatigue phenomenon and fatigue loading. The theory phase covers the modelling principles, followed by different modelling methods: stress and strain-based approaches and fracture mechanics. The analysis methods are applied to the practice through weekly assignments and fatigue assessment of the selected structural detail or component (Project work). In addition, the course covers the basics of residual stress effect, fatigue of welds, multiaxial fatigue and statistical aspects.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Assignments, exam, and optional project work. The grading will be based on assignments (50%) and exam (50%).

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures: 24h
    Instructed exercises: 12h
    Assignments&project: 50h
    Studying materials: 40h
    Preparing for exams: 10h

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Mechanical Behaviour of Materials by Dowling N. E., Chapter 9-14 (or Metal Fatigue in Engineering by Stephens, R. I. et al.); Selected articles;

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn II
    2025-2026 Autumn II

    Registration:

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