Module Details

Module Code: MECH8002
Title: Elasticity and Stress Analysis
Long Title: Elasticity and Stress Analysis
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5211 - Mechanical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module will cover Unified Theory Elasticity Analysis and Design, from first principles, of mechanical engineering cartesian and polar co-ordinate applications and elasticity solution of Advanced Thin Plate/Shell and Torsion Design.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Analyse the governing relations of the unified design theory of advanced elasticity.
LO2 Solve, utilizing stress function techniques, stress distribution/concentration problems in cartesian / polar co-ordinates.
LO3 Analyse critical design parameter variation in advanced elasticity applications.
LO4 Demonstrate teamwork through investigation and presentation of advanced elasticity applications.
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Module Recommendations

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10447 MECH6031 Mechanics of Materials 2
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Introduction to Elasticity Theory
Introduction to Unified Theory of Elasticity. Translational and Rotational Equilibrium of 3D Infinitesimal Element in Cartesian Coordinates. Direct and Shear Strains in terms of Displacements. 3D Equations of Compatibility. Body Forces. Potential Functions. Stress-Strain and Strain-Stress Relations. Airy Stress Function. Biharmonic and Laplacian Equation Development for Plane Stress/Strain. Plane Stress to Plane Strain Transformations. Effect of Non-uniform Temperature Field in an Elastic Body.
Elasticity Solution Methods - Cartesian Coordinate System
Integrated Elasticity Application Solutions using Airy Stress Function Approach. Inverse, Semi-Inverse, Combination of Polynomials of Various Order. Boundary Condition, Equilibrium and Compatibility Criteria Achievement for Cartesian Coordinate Applications. Solution Initiation Assumptions. Comprehensive Stress and Deflection Elasticity Calculation. Comparison with Strength of Materials Solutions.
Elasticity Approach using Polar Coordinates
Equations of Equilibrium, Compatibility, Stress/Strain Relations, Biharmonic and Laplacian equations development in Polar Coordinates. Cartesian/Polar Transformations. Stress Function Solutions in Polar Coordinates. Axisymmetric and Asymmetric Applications – Curved Beams, Solid Shafts, Thick Cylinders. Comparison of Elasticity and Strength of Materials Solutions. Stress Concentration in a Circular Hole in a Tension Field. Stress Concentration Factors. Concentrated Load Line Solutions. Wedge subjected to Axial and Transverse Loads. Neubers Nomograph Design Approach. Un-reinforced and Reinforced Cut-Out Stress Analysis. Design of Neutral Holes.
Contact Stress Elasticity Analysis – Hertzian Theory
Semi-Infinite Solid Contact Stress Variation Analysis. Calculation of Contact Area Shape and Size and Maximum Contact Pressure. Cylinders in Contact. Determination of Relative Displacement, Contact Area and Maximum Stress. Pin in Concave. Cylinder on Flat Surface. Hertz Solution for 3D Variable Curvature Contacting Bodies. Sphere to Sphere, Sphere to Flat, Sphere to Concave Contact Design Solutions.
Thin Plate Elasticity Theory
Small Deflection Theory for Homogeneous Uniform Plates. Stress, Curvature and Moment Relations. The Differential Equation of Plate Deflection. Boundary Conditions. Simply Supported Rectangular Plates. Navier’s Solution. Infinite Beam. Applied Solutions including Reaction Distribution Solution and Assumption Assessment. Axisymmetrically Loaded Circular Plates. Elasticity Solutions for various Boundary Conditions, Shape and Loading Configurations. The Finite Difference Solution. The Grid Representation Method. The Finite Element Solution. Assessment of Numerical Methods to achieve Converged Solutions for various Boundary Conditions, Shape, Loading Configurations and Mesh Densities.
Thin Shell Elasticity Theory
Assumptions and Development of Thin Shell Theory. Simple Membrane Action. Bending versus Membrane Stresses as Load Carrying Mechanisms. Local Buckling. Geometry of Shells of Revolution. Meridional and Tangential Equilibrium and Stress and Deflection Analysis of Symmetrically Loaded Shells of Revolution. Comparison of Elasticity and Strength of Material Solutions for spherical, conical and cylindrical shells. Advanced Elasticity Applied Solutions The Finite Element Solution for various Boundary Conditions, Shape, Loading Configurations and Mesh Densities.
Torsion Elasticity Theory
Torsion of Prismatic Bars of Arbitrary Cross-section. General Solution of the Torsion Problem. Displacement / Strain / Stress Relations. Development of Equations of Equilibrium and Compatibility. Prandtl Stess Function. Poisson’s Equation. Traction Boundary Conditions for Solid and Multiply Connected Members. Torsion Stress Surface and Contours. Relationship between Torque and Stress. Torsion Elasticity Solution for Elliptical Member. Shear Stress, Angle of Twist and Warpage Determination. Prandtl’s Membrane Analogy. Experimental Application. Torsion of Thin Walled Members of Open Cross-section. Torsion of Multiply Connected Thin Wall Members. Membrane Analogy for Thin Walled Members. Development and Application of Bredt’s Formulae. Fluid Flow Analogy. Torsion of Restrained Thin Walled Members of Open Cross-section. The Finite Element Solution.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework20.00%
End of Module Formal Examination80.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Unified Theory Fundamentals
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
Advanced Elasticity Applications
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theoretical Development and Analysis Every Week 3.00 3
Tutorial Contact Worked Examples and Problems Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self directed study Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Ugural A.C., Fenster S.K.. (2019), Advanced Mechanics of Materials and Applied Elasticity, 6th. Prentice Hall, [ISBN: 0134859286].
  • Boresi A.P., Chong K., Lee J.D.. (2010), Elasticity in Engineering Mechanics, 3rd. John Wiley and Sons, [ISBN: 0470402555].
  • Hearn E.J.. (1997), Mechanics of Materials, Volume 2, 3rd. Butterworth Heinemann, [ISBN: 0 7506 3266 6].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Goodno B.J., Gere J.M.. (2017), Mechanics of Materials, 9th. Nelson Engineering, [ISBN: 1337093343].
  • Hibbeler R.C.. (2016), Engineering Mechanics, 14th. Pearson, [ISBN: 1292089237].
  • Bisplinghoff L., Ashley H.. (2013), Principles of Aeroelasticity, 2nd. Dover, [ISBN: 0 4864 9500].
  • Solecki R., Conant R.J.. (2003), Advanced Mechanics of Materials, 1st. Oxford University Press, [ISBN: 0 1951 4372 0].
  • Cook R.D., Malkus D.S., Plesha M.E.. (2007), Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis, 4th. Wiley, [ISBN: 8126513365].
  • Craig R.R.. (2011), Mechanics of Materials, 2nd. Wiley, [ISBN: 0 4704 81811].
  • Dally J.W., Riley W.F.. (2005), Experimental Stress Analysis, College House Enterprises, [ISBN: 0 9762 4130 7].
  • Timoshenko S.P.. (1983), History of Strength of Materials, Revised. Dover, [ISBN: 0 4866 1187 6].
  • Benham P.P., Crawford R.J., Armstrong C.G.. (1996), Mechanics of Engineering Materials, 2nd. Longman, [ISBN: ISBN 0 5822 5164 8].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EMECH_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering 8 Mandatory
CR_EMECE_9 Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering 8 Mandatory