Mechatronics Engineering
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Mühendislik ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi
Programme of Mechatronics Engineering
Course Details
Mühendislik ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi
Programme of Mechatronics Engineering
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05561904 | Experimental Stress Analysis | 3 | Spring | 6 | 3+0+0 | 5 | 5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | Prof. Mehmet ÇELİK |
| Instructor(s) | Prof. Mehmet ÇELİK |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
Stress, planar stress state at a point, Principal Stresses, Stress-strain relations, Unit Strain-Deformation relations, Principal Strains and Mohr's circle, Experimental stress analysis methods, Measurement systems, Electrical resistance strain gages, Measurement principle of electrical resistance strain gages, Gage configuration and classification, Strain gage bonding and measurement preparation operations, Gage Factor and cross-sensitivity coefficient, Wheatstone bridge circuit, Full, half and quarter Wheatstone bridge circuits, Strain Gage based force, pressure, potentiometer and acceleration sensors, Strain Gage Badges and data analysis, Shunt Resistance calibration, photoelasticity, optical measurement methods
Objectives of the Course
To give basic information about planar stress analysis. To familiarize students with experimental stress analysis methods. To teach the application technique of strain gage and Wheatstone bridge circuit.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Adequate knowledge of mathematics, science, and Mechatronics Engineering disciplines; Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in solving complex engineering problems. | 5 |
| P2 | Ability to identify, formulate and solve complex Mechatronics Engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | 5 |
| P5 | An ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze, and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to Mechatronics Engineering | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Makes static, dynamic and strength analysis of mechanical systems. | P.1.43 | 1,7 |
| O2 | Analyzes engineering data. | P.1.44 | 1,7 |
| O3 | Analyze and interpret the results of engineering experiments. | P.5.49 | 1,7 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Stress, plane stress at a point |
| 2 | Principal Stresses, Stress-Strain Relations, Unit Strain-Deformation Relation |
| 3 | Prime deformations and Mohr circle |
| 4 | Prime shape modifications and Mohr circle |
| 5 | Experimental stress analysis methods |
| 6 | Gage configuration and classification, Strain beak gluing and preparation for measurement |
| 7 | Measuring systems, strain gauges |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam |
| 9 | Strain Gage based force, pressure, potentiometer and acceleration sensors |
| 10 | Gage Factor and cross sensitivity coefficient, Wheatstone bridge circuit. |
| 11 | Gage Factor and cross sensitivity coefficient, Wheatstone bridge circuit. |
| 12 | Full, half and quarter Wheatstone bridge circuits. |
| 13 | Strain Gage based force, pressure, potentiometer and acceleration sensors |
| 14 | Strain Gage based force, pressure, potentiometer and acceleration sensors |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Strain Measurements and Stress Analysis, Akhtar S. Khan, Xinwei Wang, Prentice Hall, 2001. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 1 | 10 (%) |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | 1 | 25 (%) |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | 1 | 5 (%) |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 20 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Midterms | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Practice | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 157 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 5,23 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Makes static, dynamic and strength analysis of mechanical systems. | 5 | - |
| O2 | Analyzes engineering data. | 5 | - |
| O3 | Analyze and interpret the results of engineering experiments. | - | 5 |