TEMPERATURE STRESSES AND STRAIN

TEMPERATURE STRESSES AND STRAINS

Specific Objectives

By the end of the sub-unit, the trainee should be able to:

1. derive the temperature / stress equation
2. apply the formula to solve problems
3. determine the elements of the temperature stress equation

Content

• Derivation of temperature stress equation
• Application of the temperature stress equation in building components

PRACTICE

Specific Objectives

By the end of the module sub-unit, the trainee should be able to:

1. demonstrate the effect of temperature on stress/strain
2. determine the stresses developed by forces and temperature in a given

material

Competences

Ability to:

• Derive temperature stress equation
• Apply the effect temperature on strain/stress for materials
• Determine the position and size of joints
• Effects in temperature on temperature

-contraction

-expansion

• Stress

-contraction

-expansion

Suggested Teaching/Learning Activities

• Class exercises
• Demonstration

Suggested Learning resources

• Laboratory
• Text books and manuals

Suggested Assessment Methods

• Assignments
• Analysis report
• End of course assessments
• CATS