ME210-6 Strength of Materials
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Mechanical Engineering
Benjamin Duraković
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 | Introduction to Strenght of Materials; Equilibrium of a Deformable Body; Body Forces & Support Reactions | Ch 1 |
| 2 | Stress, Average Normal Stress in an Axially Loaded Bar; Average Shear Stress; Allowable Stress | Ch 1 |
| 3 📍 | Strain; Deformation | Ch 2 |
| 4 | Mechanical properties of Materials; The Tension and Compression Test; The Stress–Strain Behavior of Ductile and Brittle Materials | Ch 3 |
| 5 | Quiz No. 1; Hooke’s Law; Strain Energy; Poisson's Ratio; The Shear Stress-Strain Diagram | Ch 3 |
| 6 | Axial Load; Saint-Venant’s Principle; Elastic Deformation of an Axially Loaded Member; Principle of Superposition | Ch 4 |
| 7 | Statically Indeterminate Axially Loaded Member; Force Method; Thermal Stress; Stress Concentrations | Ch 4 |
| 8 | Mid-term Exam | |
| 9 | Bending; Shear and Moment Diagrams; Graphical Methods; Bending Deformation of a Straigth Member | Ch6 |
| 10 | The Flexure Formula; Composite Beams; Stress Concentrations | Ch6 |
| 11 | Transverse Shear | Ch 7 |
| 12 | Quiz No. 2; Design of Beams and Shafts | Ch 11 |
| 13 | Deflection and Stiffness of Beams and Shafts; The Elastic Curve; Slope and Displacement by Integration | Ch 12 |
| 14 | Method of Superposition; Statistically Indeterminate Beams and Shafts | Ch 12 |
| 15 | Review |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME210-6.1 | Course | Monday 15:00 - 17:50 | A F1.17 | - | - |
| ME210-6.1 | Tutorial | Wednesday 12:00 - 13:50 | A F1.26 | - | - |
Office Hours & Room
| Day | Time | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 12:00 | Research Center | |
| Friday | 10:00 - 12:00 | Research Center |
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
Quiz (2 X 5 = 10)
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)
Student work
15 hours ⏳ (15 week × 1 h)
Home study
70 hours ⏳ (14 week × 5 h)
Midterm preparation
12 hours ⏳ (1 week × 12 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 | Benjamin Duraković | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Tuesday: 10:00-12:00 Friday: 10:00-12:00 |
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| bdurakovic@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | Muhamed Bisić | Assistant E-mail | mbisic@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 | Introduction to Strenght of Materials; Equilibrium of a Deformable Body; Body Forces & Support Reactions | Ch 1 | ||||||||
| Week 2 | Stress, Average Normal Stress in an Axially Loaded Bar; Average Shear Stress; Allowable Stress | Ch 1 | ||||||||
| Week 3 | Strain; Deformation | Ch 2 | ||||||||
| Week 4 | Mechanical properties of Materials; The Tension and Compression Test; The Stress–Strain Behavior of Ductile and Brittle Materials | Ch 3 | ||||||||
| Week 5 | Quiz No. 1; Hooke’s Law; Strain Energy; Poisson's Ratio; The Shear Stress-Strain Diagram | Ch 3 | ||||||||
| Week 6 | Axial Load; Saint-Venant’s Principle; Elastic Deformation of an Axially Loaded Member; Principle of Superposition | Ch 4 | ||||||||
| Week 7 | Statically Indeterminate Axially Loaded Member; Force Method; Thermal Stress; Stress Concentrations | Ch 4 | ||||||||
| Week 8 | Mid-term Exam | |||||||||
| Week 9 | Bending; Shear and Moment Diagrams; Graphical Methods; Bending Deformation of a Straigth Member | Ch6 | ||||||||
| Week 10 | The Flexure Formula; Composite Beams; Stress Concentrations | Ch6 | ||||||||
| Week 11 | Transverse Shear | Ch 7 | ||||||||
| Week 12 | Quiz No. 2; Design of Beams and Shafts | Ch 11 | ||||||||
| Week 13 | Deflection and Stiffness of Beams and Shafts; The Elastic Curve; Slope and Displacement by Integration | Ch 12 | ||||||||
| Week 14 | Method of Superposition; Statistically Indeterminate Beams and Shafts | Ch 12 | ||||||||
| 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 | 30 | 1-3 | Not Allowed | |
| Quiz (2 X 5 = 10) | 2 | 10 | 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 | Student work | 1 | 15 | 15 | |||
| Home study | 5 | 14 | 70 | Midterm preparation | 12 | 1 | 12 | |||
| Assignment | 2 | 4 | 8 | 0 | ||||||
| Total Workload Hours = | 150 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 6 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 28/09/2026 | |||||||||