| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shells Theory | HVA604 | Elective | Doctorate degree | 1 | Spring | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant Prof. Dr. Sedat SÜSLER
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Understands the equations of rectangular plates and boundary conditions in advanced level
2) Understands the Navier and Levy methods in advanced level
3) Understands the approximate solution techniques and applies the rectangular plates
4) Explains the theory of circular plates
5) Explains the large deflection effects on structures
6) Learns the membrane theories of shells
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||
| 1 | Low | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 2 | Low | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 3 | Low | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 4 | Low | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 5 | Low | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 6 | Low | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Strength of Materials, Differential Equations, Partial Differential Equations
Course Contents
Pure Bending of Plates; Bending of Rectangular Plates; Simply Supported Rectangular Plates; Rectangular Plates with Different Edge Conditions; Navier and Levi Solutions; Minimum Potential Energy; Infinite Series Solution; Circular Plates; Approximate Methods in Theory of Plates; Vibration of Plates; Geometry of the Middle Surface; Membrane Theory of Shells; Moment Theory of Shells; Moment Teory of Circular Cylindrical Shells.
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction and Classification of plates; Small deflection plate bending theory2) Rectangular plates-I
3) Rectangular plates-II
4) Rectangular plates under combined lateral and direct loads
5) Circular plates
6) Numerical methods for solution of static, linear and elastic plate problems
7) Energy and variational methods for solution of lateral deflections
8) Midterm exam
9) Finite difference method
10) Finite element method
11) The effect of transverse shear deformation on plates
12) Large deflection theory of thin plates; The vibration of plates
13) Introduction to theory of shells; Geometry of the middle surface
14) The general linear theory of shells
15) The membrane theory of shells
16) Final exam
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Ventsel, E. and Krauthammer, T., 2001. Thin Plates and Shells: Theory, Analysis, and Applications, Marcel Dekker.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Group Study
5) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
20% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
80% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required