Structural Engineering Chair, SoCE, EiT-M, Mekelle University

M.Sc.(Structural Engineering) Regular and Evening Program

Theory of Elasticity (CEng 6501) Cr Hr 3
Curriculum-2017-18

Instructor: Dr. L.N. Ojha Tutor: Mr. Kahsay Asmlesh

Office: D1 − 107 EiT-M Building Office: A2 − 108 Old SSC Building

Weekday Time Room

Saturday 2:30-5:20 PM C9-301

Rationale: The ‘strength of material’ (elementary or technical theory) method of structural or

stress analysis is based on the average stress on a cross section, and thus is approximate,
while the ‘theory of elasticity‘(advanced or mathematical theory) is based on a point and
concerns largely with more mathematical analysis to determine the “exact” stress and strain
distributions in a structure and is preferred to attain a more efficient structural design. The
‘theory of elasticity’ course also provides the foundation for other courses such as ‘theory of
elastic stability’, and ‘theory of plates and shells’.

Thus, the objective of this course is to provide the civil engineering students with (i) the
mathematical and physical principles of the theory of elasticity, and (ii) various solution
strategies while applying these to practical problems.

As a result, students will develop a clear understanding of the basic principles; as well as an
ability to use them for the real life problems. This shall be achieved through a research and
project oriented teaching-learning process.

Course Contents:

Elasticity- Concept and History, Language of Stress / Strain -

Introduction Tensorial, Engineering, and Contracted Notations, Co-ordinate
Systems
Forces and Stresses, Stress Transformation Principal Stresses,
Equilibrium
Spherical, Deviatoric, Octahedral, and von Mises Stresses, Boundary
Equations
Theory

Conditions.
Displacements and Strains, Strain Transformation; Principle Strains,
Kinematic
Spherical and Deviatoric Strains, Strain Compatibility.
Equations
Stress and Strain relationship, Generalized Hook’s law; Isotropic and
Constitutive
Anisotropic Materials; Transformation of Constitutive Tensors.
Equations

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 Stress and Displacement Formulation, General Solution Strategies,
Approaches Strain Energy and Virtual Work, Idealization; Plane Stress and Plane
Applications

Strain.
3D Problems Uniform Stress; Stretching of Bars, Pure Bending of Beams and Plates
Solution in Cartesian and Polar Coordinates, Stress Function, Bending
2D Problems of Beams, Thick-Walled Cylindrical Pressure Vessel, Curved Beams,
Torsion, Stress Concentration.

Methodology: Course will be delivered using a research and project based teaching –learning
methodology. Teaching will be supported by lectures, tutorials, while the learning will be
continuously assessed (CA) using class home-take exams (HTE), class tests, term work,
presentation, viva-voce, and final exam, the corresponding mark distribution is shown
tabulated below. Grading will be carried online as per MU guidelines. Perfect and punctual
attendance is expected-students below 85% attendance will not be examined and evaluated.

S. No. Item Marks

1 Lecture, and Tutorial Attendance 5
2 Home-take Exams (Legibly Handwritten) 10
3 Continuous Assessments 25
4 Term-work 10
7 Final Examination 50

References:

1 Sadd - Elasticity - Theory, Applications, and Numerics

2 Timoshenko - Theory of Elasticity
3 Barber - Elasticity Solid Mechanics and Its Applications

Schedule:
Days Major Topics
28 Oct DAY-1 Introduction [HTE-1]
4, 11 Nov Equilibrium Equations [HTE-2, CA-1]
18, 25 Nov Kinematic Equations [HTE-3, CA-2]
2, 9, 16 Dec Constitutive Equations, Failure Theories [HTE-4, CA-3]
23, 30 Dec Approaches, 3D Problems [HTE-5]
06, 13 Jan 2D Problems in Cartesian Coordinates [HTE-6, CA-4]
20, 27 Jan 2D Problems in Cartesian Coordinates [HTE-7, CA-5]
03, 10 Feb Torsion END OF COURSE [HTE-8, CA-6]
17, 24, 28 Feb Final Exam, Term-work Presentation and Submission of Grades

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