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Module Descriptor - CE1812

The CE1812 module focuses on the mechanics of materials, aiming to develop fundamental knowledge in this area through 28 hours of lectures. Students will learn to analyze structural behavior under flexural loading, compute stresses and deformations, and apply their knowledge to practical problems. Assessments include take-home assignments, an in-class quiz, and a final examination, with references provided for further study.

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Module Descriptor - CE1812

The CE1812 module focuses on the mechanics of materials, aiming to develop fundamental knowledge in this area through 28 hours of lectures. Students will learn to analyze structural behavior under flexural loading, compute stresses and deformations, and apply their knowledge to practical problems. Assessments include take-home assignments, an in-class quiz, and a final examination, with references provided for further study.

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MODULE DESCRIPTOR CE1812

Subject Code CE1812 Subject Title Mechanics of Materials


Credits 2.0 Lectures 28 h Pre – ME
Total Hours
GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments - requisites 1032
The aim of this module is to develop fundamental knowledge in mechanics of
Aims:
materials

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:


1. recognize and report on the structural and material behaviour under flexural loading
2. compute stresses and deformations in determinate structures under flexural loading
3. compute elastic stress and strain at a point
4. apply the knowledge to solve practical problems involving structural behaviour

Recognize and report on the structural and material behaviour under flexural loading
[2h]
LO 1. Bending stresses in beams
Transverse shear stresses in beams
Deflection of beams
Compute stresses and deformations in determinate structures under flexural loading
[15h]
LO 2. Bending stresses in beams
Transverse shear stresses in beams
Deflection of beams

LO 3. Compute elastic stress and strain at a point [4h]


Analysis of stress and strain
Apply the knowledge to solve practical problems involving structural behaviour [7h]
Bending stresses in beams
LO 4. Transverse shear stresses in beams
Analysis of stress and strain
Deflection of beams

Assignments:
1. Tutorials
2. Take home assignments
Assessments:
1. Take home assignments (LO 1, 2, 3, 4) [15%]
2. In-class Quiz (LO 1, 2 ,4) [15%]
3. End of semester written examination: 2h test (LO 1, 2, 3, 4) [70%]
rd
Strength of Materials, G. H. Ryder, 3 Edition, London Macmillan,
1961 [620.17 / R8]
References
Mechanics for Engineers: Statics and Dynamics, F.P. Beer and E.R.
Johnston, 3rd Edition, McGraw-Hill Book Co, 1976 [621.01 / B4]
Lecturers Dr. (Mrs.) D Nanayakkara, Mr. K. I. U Nanayakkara

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