Stress and strain analysis applied to beams, vessels, pipes, and combined loading; stress and strain transformations; beam deflection; column buckling.
- Develop an ability to visualize and understand the fundamental behavior of structures and solids
- Develop an understanding of assumptions and idealizations commonly used for analysis of structures and solids
- Learn methods of computing stresses in several types of structural and machine components
- Learn the fundamental approach for determining internal forces and stresses in indeterminate structures: use of equations of equilibrium, force-temperature-deformation relations, and expressions for the geometry of the deformations
- Develop a basic knowledge of approaches to design of structural and machine components
Mechanics of Materials, 9th Edition, James M. Gere and Barry J. Goodno, Cengage
Percentage for grade calculations: Quiz (single problem review of statics): 5%;
Three Tests 20%, 20%, 20%; Final Exam 30%; Homework 5%.
Grade Assignment (at a minimum): A>90; B>80; C>70; D>60
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