Mechanics of Thin-Walled Structures

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Updated information

NEWS on the FE software used in MTS class - computer lab:

1. Here goes the link to the current "Patran-Nastran" student version:

     https://www.mscsoftware.com/student-editions

2. The above link is for number of CAE programs - for this course MSC Nastran with Patran is of interest

From the MSC web-page you can download also the "Documentation-installation" file, as well as the "Examples_installation" file.

3. Registration at MSC site for student versions is necessary (scan/photo of Student ID card is required)

     

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1. The classes  are "Stationary = local"  (NOT online)
The classes will start on 20.02.2024 at 08:15 a.m in S6 room.
2. Course materials
Course materials will be available in electronic form (pdf files).
3. Homework
The homework in the form of a handwritten (printed) solution must be delivered until 19.03.2024 inclusive.
The homework should be treated as preparation for the test.
4. Laboratory part
There will be TWO laboratory groups. The lab room will be announced on a later date.

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REGULATIONS

The course “Mechanics of Thin-Walled Structures” consists of the following TWO parts:
a) lectures and exercises part – includes 2 main tests & the homework
b) laboratory part – includes 4 introduction lab tests & 1 final lab test

Lectures and exercises:
1. Attendance on lectures is not obligatory, but it is highly recommended.
2. Attendance on exercises is obligatory.
3. There are 2 main tests and each test must be passed at minimum grade 3.0.
4. There is one homework that must be submitted on time.

Laboratory:
1. Attendance is obligatory.
2. There are 4 meetings.
3. Outerwear must be left in the cloakroom.
4. Eating and drinking are not allowed in the laboratory rooms.
5. Lab classes take place in room 20B (to the left of the gatehouse to the faculty) or room 129 (in front of the Dean’s office).
6. There are 4 introduction lab tests and each one of them must be passed at minimum grade 3.0.
7. Participation in lab classes is allowed basing on the passed introduction lab test (min. grade 3.0).
8. There is 1 final lab test which must be passed at minimum grade 3.0.
9. Topics of the laboratory: Clevis, Conical Structure, Thin-walled beam, Buckling.
10. Each lab exercise must be passed based on the results obtained by a student (plots, graphs, etc.).

Grading:
Final grade from the course = 0,25*T1 + 0,25*T2 + 0,15*HMW + 0,15*Intro_Lab_T + 0,2*Final_Lab_T
     T1 – grade from main test no. 1
     T2 – grade from main test no. 2
     HMW – final grade from homework
     Intro_Lab_T – final grade from introduction lab tests (average grade based on all 4 intro lab tests)
     Final_Lab_T – final grade from final lab test
The calculated average from the above formula for “final grade from the course” must be equal to minimum 3.0 in order to pass the course.

Improvement tests:
1. The main tests and final lab test can be improved.
2. There are no improvements of introduction lab tests.

Attention:
Absence on each of the above-mentioned test results in the grade 0.0.

Dates for Lectures & Exercises  8:15 – 12:00 (4 h):

20.02   Lecture 1
27.02   Lecture 2
05.03   Exercise 1
12.03   Lecture 3
19.03   Test 1, Exercise 2
26.03   Lecture 4
02.04   DAY OFF - Easter Holidays
09.04   Test 2, Lab introduction

Laboratories 8:15 – 12:00 (4 h):

16.04   Lab 1 (group 1): 8:15 – 12:00 (4 h) Clevis
23.04   Lab 2 (group 1): 8:15 – 12:00 (4 h) Conical structure
30.04   DAY OFF
07.05   Lab 3 (group 1): 8:15 – 12:00 (4 h) Thin-walled beam
14.05   Lab 4 (group 1): 8:15 - 12:00 (4 h) Buckling & Final lab test

21.05   Lab 1 (group 2):   8:15 – 12:00 (4 h) Clevis
28.05   Lab 2 (group 2):   8:15 – 12:00 (4 h) Conical structure
04.06   Lab 3 (group 2):   8:15 – 12:00 (4 h) Thin-walled beam
11.06   Lab 4 (group 2):   8:15 – 12:00 (4 h) Buckling & Final lab test

application/pdf Lecture_part_1/4 (2,35 MB, 7/03/2022 23:08)
application/pdf Lecture_part_1/4 - 31 slides with comments (995,78 kB, 20/02/2024 21:23)
application/pdf Lecture_part_2/4 (905,39 kB, 7/03/2022 23:09)
application/pdf Lecture_part_3/4 (1,28 MB, 17/03/2022 22:44)
application/pdf Lecture_part_4/4 (1,14 MB, 17/03/2022 22:45)
application/pdf MTS 2024 - Regulations (792,37 kB, 20/02/2024 21:03)
application/pdf MTS 2024 - Timetable (182,47 kB, 20/02/2024 21:01)
application/pdf MTS HOMEWORK summe 2024 (161,55 kB, 7/03/2024 13:10)
application/pdf MTS_Exercise_1_CLEVIS(Intro) (4,82 MB, 22/04/2022 21:09)
application/pdf MTS_Exercise_2_CONICAL SHELL (3,62 MB, 22/04/2022 21:10)
application/pdf MTS_Exercise_3_Thin-Walled Beam (Torsion) (1,53 MB, 18/04/2023 23:39)
application/pdf MTS_Exercise_4_BUCKLING (Plate) (2,38 MB, 22/04/2022 21:12)
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