This course offers an in-depth exploration of the analysis and design of engineering structures, focusing on factors such as deflection, buckling, combined loading, and failure theories. Through a series of comprehensive modules, students will gain a deep understanding of the principles and applications crucial to the field.
This course is an invaluable resource for students and professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in the mechanics of materials, providing practical knowledge and skills essential for success in the field.
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This course comprises comprehensive modules covering the differential equation for the elastic curve of a beam, methods for determining beam deflections, critical buckling loads for columns, and the application of failure theories to mechanics of materials problems.
Module 1 provides an introduction to the course, presenting the course syllabus, consent form, and an overview of what to expect from Georgia Tech. It also includes a welcome message.
Module 2 delves into the analysis of deflections and statically indeterminate beam structures, covering topics such as the differential equation for the elastic curve of a beam, methods for determining beam deflections, and solving real-world engineering problems using singularity functions and superposition techniques.
Module 3 focuses on column buckling, combined loading, and failure theories, exploring critical buckling loads for columns, slenderness ratio, modes of failure, and the application of failure theories to mechanics of materials problems. It also includes a course conclusion.
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