University of Galway

Course Module Information

Course Modules

Semester 2 | Credits: 5

This module is concerned with advanced mechanics of materials with a view to engineering design for structural integrity. Attention is focussed on elasticity, plasticity, creep and fracture mechanics, with application to multiaxial design against fatigue, fracture, creep, creep-fatigue interaction and plastic failure. Mini-projects will focus on applied computational mechanics of materials.
(Language of instruction: English)

Learning Outcomes
  1. Derive multiaxial strain tensor from three-dimensional displacement field, including large deformation theory
  2. Design for multiaxial plasticity in advanced mechanical applications
  3. Undertake multiaxial creep design for high temperature applications
  4. Predict multiaxial high and low cycle fatigue life
  5. Develop non-linear computational mechanics models for mechanical design
  6. Carry out three-dimensional transformation of stress and strain tensors for multiaxial applications
Assessments
  • Written Assessment (70%)
  • Continuous Assessment (30%)
Teachers
Reading List
  1. "Advanced Mechanics of Materials" by Boresi, AP, Schmidt, RJ, and Sidebottom, OM
    Publisher: Wiley and Sons
  2. "Introduction to Computational Plasticity" by Dunne, F and Petrinic, N,
    Publisher: Oxford Univ Press
  3. "Engineering Materials 1: An Introduction to Properties, Applications and Design" by Ashby, MF and Jones, DRH
    Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Elsevier
  4. "Fatigue of materials" by Suresh, S
    Publisher: Cambridge Univ Press
  5. "Design for Creep" by Penny, RK and Marriott, DL
    Publisher: Chapman and Hall
  6. "Mechanics of Engineering Materials" by Benham, Crawford and Armstrong
    Publisher: Pearson Prentice Hall
The above information outlines module ME516: "Advanced Mechanics of Materials" and is valid from 2022 onwards.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.