Course code LauZ3073
Credit points 4.50
Strength of Materials
Total Hours in Course120
Number of hours for lectures24
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes16
Number of hours for laboratory classes8
Independent study hours72
Date of course confirmation19.10.2011
Responsible UnitInstitute of Mechanics and Design
Course developer
Imants Ziemelis
Dr. sc. ing.
Course abstract
Students acquire knowledge on durability, stiffness and stability of materials for calculation of building structure and components of machines, develop engineering perception, supporting on the theory they to put into practice the substantiation of optimal structural design of construction and machines.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
Knowledge - ability to perform in sufficient quantity engineering calculation strength and deformations of construction.
Skills - to use the methods and modes for the calculation of construction strength, stability and deformations.
Competence - to be able to solve technical problems and perform independent calculation and construction work.
Compulsory reading
1. Ziemelis I., Kaķītis A., Dominieks L. Materiālu pretestība. Jelgava: LLU, 2008. 396 lpp.
Further reading
1.Lavendelis E., Valdmanis A. Materiālu pretestība. Rīga: Zvaigzne, 1970. 455 lpp.
2. Materiālu pretestība uzdevumosAuzukalns J.u.c. Rīga: Zvaigzne, 1973. 742 lpp.
3.Lavendelis E. Materiālu pretestība. Rīga: Zvaigzne, 1986. 341 lpp.
4.Singer F.L. Strength of Materials. New York, 1962. 590 p.
5.Феодосьев В.И. Сопротивление материалов. Изд. 10-е, перераб. и доп. Москва, 2001. 591 с.
Periodicals and other sources
1.Strength of Materials. Published by Springer. ISSN (printed): 0039-2316. ISSN (electronic): 1573-9325. Pieejams: http://link.springer.com/journal/volumesAndIssues/11223
2.Journal of Materials Engineering and Perfomance. Published by Springer. ISSN (printed): 1059-9495. ISSN (electronic): 1544-1024. Pieejams: http://link.springer.com/journal/volumesAndIssues/11665