MKN129 Strength of Materials

2 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 1. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit ADANA VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
Code MKN129
Name Strength of Materials
Term 2026-2027 Academic Year
Semester 1. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 2 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Belirsiz
Type Normal
Label C Compulsory
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Aydın DİKİCİ
Course Instructor
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.


Course Goal / Objective

The aim of this course is to comprehensively discuss the basic principles of strength, stress and strain relations (Hooke's Law), the behavior of elements under the influence of normal force and the analysis of elements subjected to torsional moments

Course Content

Basic principles, stress-strain, elements under normal force, elements under torsion effect

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Beer, F. (2019) Strength of Bodies, Ferdinand Beer, Translation, Literatür Publishing Akçay, A. S. (2011) Strength, Profile Book

Notes

Strength lecture notes


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 The student defines the geometric properties of planar shapes.
LO02 The student calculates the cross-sectional effects in carrier systems.
LO03 The student explains the two main types of stress.
LO04 The student calculates the stresses by using internal forces and moments.
LO05 The student calculates the deformations that occur in various systems.
LO06 The student defines the safety and economy elements.
LO07 The student calculates the tensile and compressive strength.
LO08 The student makes the shear strength calculations.
LO09 The student makes the bending strength calculations.
LO10 The student makes the torsion strength calculations.
LO11 The student makes the buckling strength calculations.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The student will be able to understand the basic theoretical knowledge in mathematics, science and machinery. 5
PLO02 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik The student designs machine parts using package programs and completes the design process in accordance with technical drawing standards.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The machine can perform the design part using packet programs.
PLO04 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği The student writes the necessary programs for computer-aided lathes (CNC), performs simulations and evaluates their suitability for the machining process.
PLO05 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği The student follows current developments in CAD-CAM-CNC technologies and uses the knowledge she/he acquires in professional practices.
PLO06 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği The student defines the machining and chipless production methods, selects and applies appropriate methods in different production processes. 4
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği The student selects the appropriate material for the production process and explains the selection criteria with technical justifications. 3
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği The student optimizes the manufacturing process by determining the appropriate cutting tool and cutting parameters for the workpieces.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği The student applies basic measurement techniques in the field of machinery by adhering to scientific methods and evaluates the measurement results.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik The student follows scientific and technological innovations in the field of machinery and integrates the acquired knowledge into her/his professional development through the foreign language she/he learns.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik The student applies the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of mechanical technologies in accordance with the rules of professional ethics.
PLO12 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı The student analyzes, plans and effectively manages the processes related to his/her field by determining the implementation steps in accordance with the expectations in the sector.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Basic Concepts of Solid Mechanics Pre-review of lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
2 Stresseses, Two Basic Types Of Stresses, Allowable Stress Pre-review of lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
3 Tensile Stress,The Definition and Calculation of Tensile Stress Pre-review of lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
4 Stress and Strain Curve, Hooke Law Pre-review of lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
5 Compressive Stress, The Definition and Calculation of Compressive Stress Pre-review of lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
6 Shear Stress, The Definition and Calculation of Shear Stress Pre-review of lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
7 Flexural Stress, Flexural Moment,Moment of Strength, Moment of İnertia Pre-review of lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
8 Mid-Term Exam Student studies the information he / she learned until the exam and solves the working questions. Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Types of Loading in Flexural (Point Load, Distributed Load, Mixed Load) Pre-review of lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
10 Shear Force and Moment Diagrams. Pre-review of lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
11 Torsional Stress,Torsional Moment,Moment of Torsional Strength Pre-review of lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
12 Buckling Stress, Critical Load Pre-review of lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım
13 Buckling Length, Slenderness Pre-review of lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
14 Methods for Calculation of Buckling Stress Pre-review of lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
15 Mohrs circle, Combined Loading Pre-review of lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
16 Term Exams Student studies the information he / she learned until the exam and solves the working questions. Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Student studies the information he / she learned until the exam and solves the working questions. Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4
Final Exam 1 8 8
Total Workload (Hour) 54
Total Workload / 25 (h) 2,16
ECTS 2 ECTS

Update Time: 07.05.2026 12:20