Course overview
This course will introduce students to mechanics of deformable bodies and some elements of structural analysis. Stress and strain; stress concentration; bending theory; shear stress in beams; torsion of circular sections; transformation of stress and strain; Mohr's circle; elastic constants; theories of failure by yielding; deflection of beams; column buckling
Course learning outcomes
- Describe the principles of structural actions, stresses, strains and resultant failures in common structural elements (PO1)
- Analyse beams and columns under applied loads to predict resultant stresses, deflections, shear forces and bending moments (PO1)
- Compose written reports of calculations, designs and laboratory tests to communicate outcomes in a professional manner (PO7)
- Design simple structures utilising relevant theoretical principles (PO4)
- Collaborate with other students in small teams to produce design solutions and reports (PO8)