MECENGC85
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Introduction to Solid Mechanics
Course Title
Introduction to Solid Mechanics
Course Description
A review of equilibrium for particles and rigid bodies. Application to truss structures. The concepts of deformation, strain, and stress. Equilibrium equations for a continuum. Elements of the theory of linear elasticity. The states of plane stress and plane strain. Solution of elementary elasticity problems (beam bending, torsion of circular bars). Euler buckling in elastic beams.
Minimum
3
Maximum
3
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option
Method of Assessment
Written Exam
Instructors
Armero, Papadopoulos, Zohdi, Johnson
American Cultures Requirement
No
Reading and Composition Requirement
None of the Reading and Composition Requirement
Prerequisite
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if the following the course(s) have already been completed.
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Credit Replacement Courses. Upon passing, students can use the following course(s) to replace a deficient grade for this course.
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Cross-Listed Course(s)
Formats
Lecture, Discussion
Term
Fall and Spring
Duration (in weeks)
15
Minimum Hours
3
Maximum Hours
3
Minimum Hours
1
Maximum Hours
1
Outside Work Hours Min
5
Maximum Hours
5
Term
Summer
Duration (in weeks)
10
Minimum Hours
4.5
Maximum Hours
4.5
Minimum Hours
1.5
Maximum Hours
1.5
Outside Work Hours Min
7.5
Maximum Hours
7.5
Term
Summer
Duration (in weeks)
6
Minimum Hours
7.5
Maximum Hours
7.5
Minimum Hours
2.5
Maximum Hours
2.5
Outside Work Hours Min
13.5
Maximum Hours
13.5