Introduction to Mechanics of Materials
- Course Number: M1010
- Credits: 8 hours
- Instructor: Ellen Huang, PE
- Price: $80
Course Outline
Mechanics of materials deals with the behavior of solid objects subject to stresses and strains. This course introduces students to the basics of the strength of materials. Topics include: loading; axial, shear, bearing, and bending stresses; shear force and bending moment; torsion; deflection of beams; temperature effects; statically indeterminate structures; and buckling of columns.
At the end of this course, there will be a multiple-choice, open-book quiz designed to enhance your understanding of the course material.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Understand fundamental concepts of stress, strain and elastic behavior of materials;
- Know the basic assumptions used in mechanics of materials;
- Analyze structural members subjected to tension, compression, torsion, bending and combined stresses; and
- Design structures or machine parts in accordance with strength of materials.