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TN101319 - Applied mechanics and mechanics of materials

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Examination aids
School exam 100/100 5 hours C

Course content

Mechanics: Forces and results, center of gravity, equilibrium, straight line and rotating motion, Newton's laws, energy, moment of inertia, spin. Strength theory: Material testing, tension, pressure and twisting. Bending, compound stresses.

Learning outcome

Learning outcomes - Knowledge: have in-depth knowledge of mechanics in accordance with STCW chapters II / 1 and II / 2 and STCW code A-II / 1 function "Control of the ship's operation and care for persons on board the operational level" and STCW code A -II / 2 function "control of the ship's operation and care for persons at the management level" have basic knowledge in statics, dynamics and strength theory Learning outcomes - Skills: be able to calculate forces and forces resultant, equilibrium, bearing forces and moment of inertia account account of Newton's laws could calculate shear forces and bending moments on a single hull floating in equilibrium. Simple stability calculations.

Learning methods and activities

Pedagogical methods: Lectures and exercises with supervision. Mandatory work requirements where 2/3 has to be approved to take the exam.

Compulsory assignments

  • Mandatory assignments

Further on evaluation

5 hours written exam. Aids for written school exams: Formula collection and calculator.

Re-sit exam: following semester.

Course materials

Ansgar Lund: "Mekanikk og fasthetslære " (can be bought in the bookstore)

Material from the book "Ocean Space Technology" (online)

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
TN101310 7.5 AUTUMN 2019
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Ålesund

Subject area(s)
  • Nautic
  • Natural Sciences
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering