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Mechanics of Materials (formerly ENGR 240 - CCN)

Course Description

Introduction to the principles of Mechanics of Materials. Analysis of stress, strain, and deformation i n solid materials. Development of the relationships between

load, stress, and deformation in columns, shafts, and beams. Analysis and design of members u nder tension, compression, shear, torsion, and bending.

Course Details Contact Hours Prerequisite

Credits: 5.0 50

50

ENGR& 214 and MATH& 152 and PHYS& 121, or

instructor permission

Course Content -

A.Review of free body diagrams and equilibrium analysis.

B.Simple axial and direct shear stress analysis and allowable stress design.

C.Axial strain analysis.

D.Mechanical properties and stress-strain analysis.

E.Axial load thermal load, stress concentrations.

F.Torsional stress and deformation.

G.Bending shear and moment diagrams.

H.Bending stress and flexure.

I.Beam design.

J.Transverse shear stress and shear flow.

K.Stress/strain transformations.

Student Outcomes -

Equilibrium Analysis (A)

1. Draw complete free-body diagrams for two and three dimensional structures.

2. Use equilibrium methods to analyze two and three dimensional structures.

3. Find internal forces and moments in structural members.

Axial and Shear Stress Analysis (B,C,D,E)

4. Determine simple axial and direct shear stress in members.

5. Determine axial and shear strain in members.

6. Select appropriate material properties for analysis.

7. Analyze determinate structures using general equilibrium methods.

8. Analyze indeterminate structures using stiffness and flexibility methods.

9. Analyze for thermal loads and stress concentrations.Torsional Stress Analysis (F)

10. Determine torsional stress and angle of twist in round shafts.

Bending Analysis (G,H,I)

11. Develop load, shear, bending moment diagrams using equilibrium analysis, and graphical methods.

12. Calculate bending stress using the flexure formula.

13. Design simple beams for strength, stiffness, and stability.

Transverse Shear Analysis (J.K)

14. Calculate transverse shear and shear flow in beams.

15. Calculate stress/strain transformations for principal stresses and strains using Mohr''s circle.

General Outcomes

16. Use computer software for analysis.

17. Formulate reasonable and productive methods to solve problems.

18. Work as a productive member of a group.

19. Participate actively and responsibly in all course activities

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Degree Outcomes -

Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking:

Graduates will evaluate, analyze, and synthesize information and ideas in order to construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions.

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7063 Spring 2015 Sabeti, Roya

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