ME210-6 Strength of Materials
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Mechanical Engineering
Ismar Alagić
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
A thorough understanding of structural members and their strength, stiffness, and stability. Develop an understanding of, and the capability to, solve practical engineering problems involving stress and strain analysis in elementary structural members, such as bars and beams. A thorough understanding of concepts related to strength, stiffness, and stability of structures needed for engineering analysis and design. Develop the capability to design new structural members based on strength and stiffness requirements. Develop the capability to check and verify the safety of existing or designed structures.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
Mechanics Of Materials, R. C. Hibbeler, Prentice Hall, ISBN 13: 978-0-13-602230-5
Additional Literature
A1. Strength of Materials, R.K. BansalTeaching Methods
Class discussions with examples
Active tutorial sessions for engaged learning and continuous feedback on progress
Experiments designing 3D printed structural members and testing them in the laboratory
Team assignments
Team projects that involve real data, summary, interpretation and reporting
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course introduction, review of statics and mechanical material properties | |
| 2 | Average normal stress and strain | T1. Chapters 1 and 2 / A1. Chapters 1 to 3 |
| 3 | Mechanical properties of materials | T1. Chapter 3 / A1. Chapters 1 to 3 |
| 4 | Axial load, the force method of analysis for axially loaded members. | T1. Chapter 4 |
| 5 | Torsion, power transmission. | T1. Chapter 5 / A1. Chapter 16 |
| 6 | Bending | T1. Chapter 6 / A1. Chapter 9 |
| 7 | Midterm examination | T1. Chapter 6 / A1. Chapters 9, 12 |
| 8 | Bending, stress caused by combined loadings | T1. Chapter 8 / A1. Chapters 9, 12 |
| 9 | Stress transformation, plane-stress formation, principal stresses and maximum in-plane shear stress | T1. Chapter 9 / A1. Chapter 14 |
| 10 | The Mohr Circle, absolute maximum shear stress. | T1. Chapters 9 and 10 / A1. Chapter 3 |
| 11 | Strain transformation plane strain | T1. Chapters 9 and 10 |
| 12 | General equations of plane-strain transformation | T1. Chapter 9 / A1. Chapters 6 to 8 |
| 13 | Design of beams and shafts | T1. Chapter 11 / A1. Chapter 24 |
| 14 | Review | |
| 15 | Review |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME210-6.1 | Course | Thursday 15:00 - 17:50 | A F1.25 | - | - |
Office Hours & Room
| Day | Time | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 12:00 - 14:00 | A F2.31 | |
| Tuesday | 12:00 - 14:00 | A F2.31 |
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5
Midterm Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3
Homework
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5
Assignments
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5
IUS Grading System
| Grading Scale | IUS Grading System | IUS Coeff. | Letter (B&H) | Numerical (B&H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 44 | F | 0 | F | 5 |
| 45 - 54 | E | 1 | ||
| 55 - 64 | C | 2 | E | 6 |
| 65 - 69 | C+ | 2.3 | D | 7 |
| 70 -74 | B- | 2.7 | ||
| 75 - 79 | B | 3 | C | 8 |
| 80 - 84 | B+ | 3.3 | ||
| 85 - 94 | A- | 3.7 | B | 9 |
| 95 - 100 | A | 4 | A | 10 |
Late Work Policy
Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.
ECTS Credit Calculation
📚 Student Workload
This 6 ECTS credit course corresponds to 150 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:
Lecture Hours
45 hours ⏳ (15 week × 3 h)
Homework
6 hours ⏳ (6 week × 1 h)
Home study
70 hours ⏳ (14 week × 5 h)
Midterm Exam preparation
8 hours ⏳ (1 week × 8 h)
Final Exam preparation
13 hours ⏳ (1 week × 13 h)
Assignment
8 hours ⏳ (4 week × 2 h)
150 Total Workload Hours
6 ECTS Credits
Course Policies
Academic Integrity
All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.
Technology & AI Policy
Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.
Communication Policy
All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [ME210-6] in the subject line.
Academic Quality Assurance Policy
Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.
Learning Tips
Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.
Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.
Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.
Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
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| ME210-6 | Strength of Materials | 3 | 2 | 6 | ||||||
| Prerequisite | ENS209-6 | It is a prerequisite to | - | |||||||
| Lecturer | Ismar Alagić | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Monday: 12:00-14:00 Tuesday: 12:00-14:00 |
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| ialagic@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | Ammar Hodza | Assistant E-mail | ahodza@ius.edu.ba | |||||||
| Course Objectives | A thorough understanding of structural members and their strength, stiffness, and stability. Develop an understanding of, and the capability to, solve practical engineering problems involving stress and strain analysis in elementary structural members, such as bars and beams. A thorough understanding of concepts related to strength, stiffness, and stability of structures needed for engineering analysis and design. Develop the capability to design new structural members based on strength and stiffness requirements. Develop the capability to check and verify the safety of existing or designed structures. | |||||||||
| Textbook | Mechanics Of Materials, R. C. Hibbeler, Prentice Hall, ISBN 13: 978-0-13-602230-5 | |||||||||
| Additional Literature |
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
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| Teaching Methods | Class discussions with examples. Active tutorial sessions for engaged learning and continuous feedback on progress. Experiments designing 3D printed structural members and testing them in the laboratory. Team assignments. Team projects that involve real data, summary, interpretation and reporting. | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Course introduction, review of statics and mechanical material properties | |||||||||
| Week 2 | Average normal stress and strain | T1. Chapters 1 and 2 / A1. Chapters 1 to 3 | ||||||||
| Week 3 | Mechanical properties of materials | T1. Chapter 3 / A1. Chapters 1 to 3 | ||||||||
| Week 4 | Axial load, the force method of analysis for axially loaded members. | T1. Chapter 4 | ||||||||
| Week 5 | Torsion, power transmission. | T1. Chapter 5 / A1. Chapter 16 | ||||||||
| Week 6 | Bending | T1. Chapter 6 / A1. Chapter 9 | ||||||||
| Week 7 | Midterm examination | T1. Chapter 6 / A1. Chapters 9, 12 | ||||||||
| Week 8 | Bending, stress caused by combined loadings | T1. Chapter 8 / A1. Chapters 9, 12 | ||||||||
| Week 9 | Stress transformation, plane-stress formation, principal stresses and maximum in-plane shear stress | T1. Chapter 9 / A1. Chapter 14 | ||||||||
| Week 10 | The Mohr Circle, absolute maximum shear stress. | T1. Chapters 9 and 10 / A1. Chapter 3 | ||||||||
| Week 11 | Strain transformation plane strain | T1. Chapters 9 and 10 | ||||||||
| Week 12 | General equations of plane-strain transformation | T1. Chapter 9 / A1. Chapters 6 to 8 | ||||||||
| Week 13 | Design of beams and shafts | T1. Chapter 11 / A1. Chapter 24 | ||||||||
| Week 14 | Review | |||||||||
| Week 15 | Review | |||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 | 1-5 | Not Allowed | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 35 | 1-3 | Not Allowed | |
| Homework | 5 | 5 | 1-5 | Not Allowed | |
| Assignments | 1 | 20 | 1-5 | Not Allowed | |
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Lecture Hours | 3 | 15 | 45 | Homework | 1 | 6 | 6 | |||
| Home study | 5 | 14 | 70 | Midterm Exam preparation | 8 | 1 | 8 | |||
| Final Exam preparation | 13 | 1 | 13 | Assignment | 2 | 4 | 8 | |||
| Total Workload Hours = | 150 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 6 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 19/09/2025 | |||||||||