MECENGC85
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MECENG C85 - 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 Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option
Method of Assessment
Written Exam
Instructors
Armero, Papadopoulos, Zohdi, Johnson
Prerequisites
Mathematics 53 and 54 (may be taken concurrently); Physics 7A.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if 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
Weeks
15 weeks
Weeks
15
Lecture Hours
3
Lecture Hours Min
3
Lecture Hours Max
3
Discussion Hours
1
Discussion Hours Min
1
Discussion Hours Max
1
Outside Work Hours
5
Outside Work Hours Min
5
Outside Work Hours Max
5
Term
Summer
Weeks
10 weeks
Weeks
10
Lecture Hours
4.5
Lecture Hours Min
4.5
Lecture Hours Max
4.5
Discussion Hours
1.5
Discussion Hours Min
1.5
Discussion Hours Max
1.5
Outside Work Hours
7.5
Outside Work Hours Min
7.5
Outside Work Hours Max
7.5
Term
Summer
Weeks
6 weeks
Weeks
6
Lecture Hours
7.5
Lecture Hours Min
7.5
Lecture Hours Max
7.5
Discussion Hours
2.5
Discussion Hours Min
2.5
Discussion Hours Max
2.5
Outside Work Hours
13.5
Outside Work Hours Min
13.5
Outside Work Hours Max
13.5