Introduction to Structural Mechanics
- Course Number: S1014
- Credits: 8 hours
- Instructor: Helen Chen, Ph.D., PE
- Price: $80
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:
- Understand the basic analysis and design concept;
- Know the basic assumptions used in structural mechanics;
- Be able to analyze structural members subjected to tension, compression, torsion, bending and combined stresses; and
- Be able to design structures or machine parts in accordance with strength of materials.