Theory of Elasticity
About the course
The course can be taken as a single subject for students that are taking the Master's Degree Programme - Engineering Design.
Students outside Master's Degree Programme - Engineering Design will need to be approved by the head of study of the Master's Degree Programme - Engineering Design.
- Deformation
- Strain
- Stress
- Balance equations
- Constitutive relations
- Torsion and bending of rods and beams
- Thin-walled structures
- Failure criteria for brittle and ductile materials
Admission requirements
A relevant undergraduate Bachelor Engineering program with minimum 25 credits mathematics, 5 credits statistics, 7,5 credits physics
Application code: 9371
Objectives of the course
Learning outcomes, skills and attitudes On completion of the course the successful student is expected to have the following:
Knowledge. The classical theoretical development of models and practical solutions for linearly elastic bodies.
Skills. Experience with computations and simple analysis of deformations, measuring change in shape, and internal surface forces.
General competence. Basic knowledge of the terminology used in classical applications of elasticity theory.
Credit reduction
If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:
- STE6236 Theory of Elasticity 5 ects
Teaching methods
Language of instruction and examination
EnglishSchedule
The schedules are normally finalized and published well in advance of the start of the semester, often a few weeks beforehand. This gives students the opportunity to organize their studies and prepare for upcoming activities.
It is recommended to check the schedule regularly, as changes may occur.
Information to incoming exchange students
This course is open for inbound exchange student who meets the admission requirements. Please see the Admission requirements" section".
Master Level
Do you have questions about this module? Please check the following website to contact the course coordinator for exchange students at the faculty: INBOUND STUDENT MOBILITY: COURSE COORDINATORS AT THE FACULTIES | UiT
Examination
| Off campus exam | Duration: 4 Hours |
Grade: A–E, fail F |
To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements
| Obligatory task | Grade: Approved – not approved |
Everything you need to know about before, during, and after the exam; registration, absence, appeals, and diplomas: UiT Exams homepage
More info about the coursework requirements
Obligatory task will be posted to the student by the first lecturing week. Deadline for submitting the obligatory task is by the midterm of the course.
More information on dates and content will be posted on Canvas upon course start.