Experimental solid mechanics

• Describe standard methods for measuring and illustrating mechanical deformation and stress.
• Describe methods for experimental determination of properties of machine elements like, e.g., bolted joints and bearings.
• Describe the purpose of specific experiments, and make clear, balanced, and useful conclusions.
• Demonstrate practical experience with application of a selection of experimental methods for measuring deformation, stress, friction, and wear.
• Apply calculation procedures and computer programs for analyzing experimental results for a selection of experimental techniques.
• Account for experimental sources of error.
• Compare experimental observations with theoretical predictions, and provide explanations or hypotheses for possible deviations.
• Produce written experimental reports that are well structured, complete, clear and concise, critically assessing / concluding, and otherwise confirming to accepted standards for written presentation in the subject area.

Experimental determination of a selection of the following: Mechanical strain using uni- and tri-axial strain gauges; Elastic and mechanical material properties of metals and fiber composite materials using tensile testing machines; Mechanical vibrations using standard impulse-hammer modal testing or scanning laser Doppler vibrometry; Friction and wear under lubricated and dry conditions; Bolt stiffness and friction in assemblies; Technical reporting.

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Lab. work with intro lectures

Primarily for students enrolled in the Engineering Design and Applied Mechanics Master programme.

Maximum: 36.

Please be aware that this course has a limited number of seats available. If there are too many applicants, a pool will be created for the remainder of the qualified applicants, and they will be selected at random. You will be informed 8 days before the start of the course, whether you have been allocated a spot.