TEMPERATURE STRESSES AND STRAIN

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

Specific Objectives
By the end of the module sub-unit, the trainee should be able to: material
 * 1) demonstrate the effect of temperature on stress/strain
 * 2) determine the stresses developed by forces and temperature in a given

Competences
Ability to: -contraction
 * 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

-expansion

-contraction
 * Stress

-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