Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AND TECHNOLOGIES ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | TMT311 |
| Name | Biological Material Science |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 2 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. KUBİLAY KAZIM VURSAVUŞ |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. KUBİLAY KAZIM VURSAVUŞ
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To determine the factors influencing the variation of biological materials under the static load effects, to investigate the variation of mechanical properties in the storage, packaging and other post-harvest technology and to find out the effects of mechanical properties of biological materials on design criteria of related machines.
Course Content
Behavior of biological materials under the quasi-static loads, definition related to mechanical properties, factors influencing the mechanical properties, determining the design parameters and mechanical properties required for post-harvest technology, Hertz contact theory, Elasticity theory, visco-elasticty, and biotechnical behavior of materials, mechanical properties of cushioning materials used in the harvest and post-harvest technology, definition of friction, static and dynamic coefficient of friction
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | To be able to make evaluation about the quality of biological material, to be able to make estimations and to make decisions |
| LO02 | To recognize the quality market of produced products |
| LO03 | To have the necessary engineering know-how for the selection of machine for processing to produce quality and undamaged products |
| LO04 | To be able to develop applications related to the preservation, storage and transportation conditions of agricultural products |
| LO05 | Use the biological material knowledge in machine design |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Knows the concepts of basic science, engineering, general agricultural and agricultural machinery and other social-cultural subjects in order to have proficiency for agricultural machinery education and get current information. | 4 |
| PLO02 | - | Learns the use and conservation of natural and fossil energy sources in agricultural production. | 0 |
| PLO03 | - | Learns the production methods of agricultural machinery, knows and selects materials. | 0 |
| PLO04 | - | Be aware of the universal and social effects of professional practices, to comprehend the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation issues. | 0 |
| PLO05 | - | Learns the basic applications of agricultural machinery in terms of setting, maintenance, field using and related problems. | 4 |
| PLO06 | - | Applies sustainable production models which are suitable for mechanization in agricultural enterprises, creates and manages the optimum mechanization chain. | 0 |
| PLO07 | - | Knows and applies the standards, laws and regulations of agricultural machinery. | 0 |
| PLO08 | - | Identifies the problems that can be solved within the scope of agricultural mechanization in plant and animal production and makes selection from existing agricultural machinery. | 0 |
| PLO09 | - | Learns and applies the methods for self-improvement in a professional sense. | 0 |
| PLO10 | - | Plans and manages the production, marketing and service network of agricultural machinery. | 0 |
| PLO11 | - | Have general proficiency on basic engineering and agricultural engineering, specifically in the field of Agricultural Machinery. | 0 |
| PLO12 | - | Supports the companies working in the field of agricultural machinery for R & D and technology development. | 0 |
| PLO13 | - | Learns new applications and software for agricultural machinery design. | 0 |
| PLO14 | - | Communicates with the representatives of the manufacturing industry, public institutions and professional chambers of the agricultural machinery sector within the scope of internship, practice and current problems monitoring and takes responsibility in different working environments. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General information related to lesson, introduction to technical properties of biological materials | Usage of the related chapters in given references | |
| 2 | Physical properties of biological materials (shape and dimensional properties) | Usage of the related chapters in given references | |
| 3 | Sorting and grading according to dimensional, shape, aerodynamic, surfacei mechanical resistance and elastic properties | Usage of the related chapters in given references | |
| 4 | Calculation of volume, density, surface area, specific gravity and porosity, and their measurement methods | Usage of the related chapters in given references | |
| 5 | Definition related to mechanical properties, investigaton of ideal elastic, ideal plastic and ideal viscos behaviours | Usage of the related chapters in given references | |
| 6 | Definition of Rheology, Model equations used in the reological models (Maxwell, Kelvin and Burgers models) | Usage of the related chapters in given references | |
| 7 | Investigation of behaviour of biological materials under quasi-static loading | Usage of the related chapters in given references | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Written exam | |
| 9 | Investigation of force-deformation behaviour of materials under different static load applications such as compression, tensile and bending | Usage of the related chapters in given references | |
| 10 | Hertz problem of contact stres, its measurement and equations, Boussinesq problem of die loading | Usage of the related chapters in given references | |
| 11 | Investigation of behaviour of biological materials under dynamic loading, effect of impact and energy models under impact conditions | Usage of the related chapters in given references | |
| 12 | Transportation of biological materials and its effects on materials (Vibration Effects) | Usage of the related chapters in given references | |
| 13 | The laws of friction, measurement methods of static and dynamic friction, factors influencing friction in biological materials | Usage of the related chapters in given references | |
| 14 | Impact mechanic and energy balance in cushioning (padding) materials, measurement of energy absorbing capacity of cushioning materials | Usage of the related chapters in given references | |
| 15 | General knowledge related to agricultural applicitaions of techincal properties of biological materials-I | Usage of the related chapters in given references | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Written exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Written exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |