Mechanics of Solids II

Course #ME3611

Est.imated Completion Time: 3 months

Overview

Differential equation for beam deflection; non-symmetric bending; shear center; curved beams; torsion on thin-walled open or closed non-circular cross-sections; beams on elastic foundation; axially symmetric solids; introduction to theory of elasticity; thermal stresses; energy methods; and elastic instability.

Included in degrees & certificates

118
122
608
613

Prerequisites

ME2601

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of the course students will be able to:

Analyze asymmetric bending problems.
Determine the shear center for decoupling of bending and torsion.
Analyze the bending stress in curved beams.
Analyze the deformation and stresses for beams on elastic foundation.
Analyze stresses in non-circular open or closed thin-walled cross-section subject to torsion.
Apply energy methods for statically determinate as well as indeterminate structures.
Analyze the buckling load.
Simplify a complex problem into a simpler one.

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