Mechanics is the physical science that deals with the effects of forces on objects. Mechanics can be divided into three main branches: rigid-body mechanics, deformable-body mechanics, and fluid mechanics. This course is an introductory level course on deformable-body mechanics.The objective of this course is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and principles employed by engineers - whether civil, mechanical, aeronautical, etc. - in the design of structures of all sorts, sizes and purpose.
Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. Compute normal stress, shear stress and bearing stress in simple joints. (B3)
2. Compute stresses and displacements in one dimensional statically indeterminate structural elements under normal loading. (B3)
3. Compute stresses and strains for simple 3D linearly elastic problems. (B3)
4. Compute stresses and displacements in linearly elastic axisymmetric shafts under torsion. (B3)
5. Compute normal stress distributions in beams. (B3)
6. Compute shear stress distributions in beams and thin-walled members. (B3)
7. Compute the principal stresses, maximum shear stress and associated planes for 2D plane stress problems. (B3)
8. Examine normal and shear stresses in a structural member due to a combination of loads. (B4)
9. Compute deflections of beams under transverse loading. (B3)
10. Apply Euler’s formula to columns. (B3)
20%
Quiz/Homework - 25%
Midterms - 45%
Final - 30%
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