Strength of Materials
Analyzes stress and strain in structural elements under axial, bending, torsional, and pressure loads using Mohr’s Circle, buckling theory, and deflection methods.
The concepts of stress and strain of engineering materials are described and applied to various components such as beams, rods, and columns. Methods for calculating stresses in these components are introduced using Mohr’s Circle and other techniques. The response of components to axial, bending, and torsional loads is discussed and applied to problems such as torsion of shafts, stresses in pressure vessels, and buckling of columns. The deflection of beams is extensively treated. The basic concepts of fatigue are introduced. Three hours per week in the first semester.