Fall 2024 Mechanical Engineering E3414 section 001

Mechanics of Solids for Mechanical Engin

Mechanics of Solids

Call Number 13836
Day & Time
Location
MW 11:40am-12:55pm
310 Fayerweather
Points 3
Grading Mode Standard
Approvals Required None
Instructor Kristin Myers
Type LECTURE
Method of Instruction In-Person
Course Description

Introduction to the mechanics of solids with an emphasis on mechanical engineering applications. Stress tensor, principal stresses, maximum shear stress, stress equilibrium, infinitesimal strain tensor, Hooke’s law, boundary conditions. Introduction to the finite element method for stress analysis. Static failure theories, safety factors, fatigue failure.  Assignments include finite element stress analyses using university-provided commercial software.

Web Site Vergil
Department Mechanical Engineering
Enrollment 83 students (86 max) as of 9:05PM Friday, December 13, 2024
Subject Mechanical Engineering
Number E3414
Section 001
Division School of Engineering and Applied Science: Undergrad
Section key 20243MECE3414E001