Introduction to Structural Mechanics

Course Outline

This course covers the fundamental concepts of structural mechanics with real-world applications. Topics include analysis of small deflections of beams, columns, cables, and shafts; statically indeterminate structures; elastic buckling of columns; exact and approximate methods. Examples from civil and mechanical structures are included.

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: