Print this page Selected Topics in Mechanics of Materials
Course Outline
Whether you are an engineer or an architect, it is essential to have a basic understanding about the mechanics of materials. This course introduces engineers and architects to the fundamental principles involved in designing typical components such as drive shafts, floor beams, pressure tanks, and bolted connections found in machines or structures. The selected topics include the mechanical properties of materials, torsion, bending, stress and strain transformation, beam deflection, and column stability, with the emphasis towards real-world applications.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to
enhance the understanding of course materials.
Learning
Objectives
At
the conclusion of this course, the student will:
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Be familiar with the vocabulary related to engineering analysis and design;
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Know the basic assumptions used in mechanics of materials;
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Have a better understanding of material properties;
- Understand material behavior under different loadings;
- Know how to draw free-body diagrams;
- Understand engineering design approaches;
- Be familiar with stress analysis methods;
- Know how to construct Mohr's circles;
- Be able to transform stresses and strains;
- Know how to calculate internal forces in components;
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Be able to calculate various deformations;
- Know the effects of combined loads;
- Understand the deformation compatibility requirements;
- Be aware of two types of buckling;
- Be able to analyze column stability;
- Understand the factor of safety required;
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Be able to design simple structures;
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Improve engineering design skills.
Course Content
The purpose of
this course is to review basic concepts of material analysis and design using the strength of materials approach. You are required to go through Chapters 3 through 9 of Mechanics of Materials by Beer, Johnson, Dewolf and Mazurek or Mechanics of Materials by R.C. Hibbeler or an equivalent textbook. If you do not have a hard copy of the above textbooks, you may review Chapters 1 through 6 the following online book by Prof. Madhukar Vable (a hardcopy is also available for purchase through Amazon.com):
Introduction to Mechanics of Materials (PDF, 594 pages)
Here is the partial table of content of Mechanics of Materials by Beer, Johnson, Dewolf and Mazurek:
Chapter 3 Torsion
Chapter 5 Analysis and Design of Beams for Bending
Chapter 6 Shearing Stresses in Beams and Thin-Walled Members
Chapter 7 Transformations of Stress and Strain
Chapter 8 Principal Stresses under a Given Loading
Chapter 9 Deflection of Beams
By studying the materials contained in the Related Links below, you will also gain a good understanding of the subject.
Related Links
For
additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following
websites or web pages:
Mechanics of Material Basics: General Equation and Definitions
Strength of Materials Wikipedia
Stress & Strain Calculator
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
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