Unit Code: DAU404

Unit Name: Strength of Automotive Materials

Description: The course covers the topics of stress and strain concepts, loads, thermal stress, torsion, bending, shear, stress and strain, deflection of beams and shafts etc. The unit gives an ability to calculate stresses and deformations of objects under external loadings by applying the knowledge of strength of materials on engineering applications and design problems.

Learning Target Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the learner can: 1. Establish an understanding of the fundamental concepts of mechanics of deformable solids including static equilibrium, geometry of deformation and material behavior. 2. Discuss the basic mechanical principles underlying the design of various types of structural members subjected to load, torsion, bending, shear and combined loading. 3. Develop an understanding of the engineering fundamentals of structural mechanics of deformable bodies. 4. Develop competence in problem identification, formulation and solution for strength of materials problems. 5. Use decision-making skills and perform design calculations correctly for the solution of the defined problem. 6. Able to analyse man-made and natural mechanical structures or structural systems.

Prerequisite: DAU401

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 12

Offered In: Semester 2