| Course title |
Strength of Materials I |
| Course code |
LauZ3161 |
| Credit points (ECTS) |
3.75 |
| Total Hours in Course |
101.25 |
| Number of hours for lectures |
16 |
| Number of hours for seminars and practical classes |
16 |
| Number of hours for laboratory classes |
8 |
| Independent study hours |
60 |
| Date of course confirmation |
05/12/2012 |
| Responsible Unit |
Institute of Mechanics and Design |
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| Course developers |
Dr. sc. ing., Imants Ziemelis
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| There is no prerequisite knowledge required for this course |
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| Replaced course |
LauZ3126 [GLAU3126] Strength of Materials I
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| Course abstract |
| Students acquire knowledge on durability, stiffness and stability of materials for calculation of constructions and components of machines, develop engineering perception, supporting on the theory they study to put into practice the substantiation of optimal structural design of constructions and machines. |
| Learning outcomes and their assessment |
Knowledge: students comprehend the basic principles of engineering calculation on strength, stability and deformation of materials and constructions.
Skills: using the methods and modes of the strength of materials students are able to perform practical calculations on strength, stability and deformation of engineering constructions.
Competence: students are able to solve technical problems and perform independent calculation and construction work of engineering constructions design. |
| Compulsory reading |
| 1. ZiemelisI., Kaķītis A., Dominieks L. Materiālu pretestība. Jelgava: LLU, 2008. 376 lpp. |