Mechanics of Materials I: Stress, Strain, and Axial Loading
Master the fundamentals of stress and strain analysis in engineering structures with Georgia Tech's comprehensive course.
Master the fundamentals of stress and strain analysis in engineering structures with Georgia Tech's comprehensive course.
This course, offered by Georgia Tech, explores the fundamental concepts of solid mechanics, focusing on stress and strain in engineering structures. Students will learn methods to predict the response of structures to various loading conditions and analyze their vulnerability to different failure modes. The course covers essential topics such as stress-strain relationships, material properties, shear stress and strain, stress transformations, Mohr's circle, and thermal effects. Through a combination of video lectures, readings, and quizzes, students will develop a strong foundation in mechanics of materials, with a particular emphasis on axial loading. This course is ideal for engineering students and professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of structural mechanics and material behavior under load.
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What you'll learn
Understand and apply fundamental concepts of stress and strain in engineering structures
Analyze stress-strain relationships and interpret material property data
Perform stress transformations and determine principal stresses using analytical methods and Mohr's circle
Evaluate stress concentrations in engineering components
Apply plane stress and plane strain concepts to two-dimensional problems
Understand and utilize experimental strain measurement techniques
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This course includes:
4.4 Hours PreRecorded video
5 quizzes
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the mechanics of materials, focusing on the fundamental concepts of stress and strain in engineering structures. The curriculum is divided into six modules, covering a wide range of topics essential for understanding material behavior under various loading conditions. Students begin by exploring the basics of stress and strain, including normal and shear stresses, stress-strain diagrams, and material properties such as Young's modulus and Poisson's ratio. The course then progresses to more advanced topics, including stress transformations, principal stresses, and Mohr's circle for both plane stress and plane strain conditions. Students will also learn about stress concentrations, experimental strain measurement techniques, and the generalized Hooke's law for isotropic materials. The course concludes with practical applications, including factor of safety considerations, analysis of statically indeterminate structures, and thermal effects in engineering materials. Throughout the course, students will engage with video lectures, detailed readings, and quizzes to reinforce their understanding of these critical concepts in mechanics of materials.
Welcome
Module 1 · 32 Minutes to complete
Stress and Strain Fundamentals
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Stress-Strain Diagrams, Material Properties, and Shear Stress and Strain
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Stresses on Inclined Planes
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Stress concentrations, Mohr's Circle for Plane Strain, and measuring strains
Module 5 · 3 Hours to complete
Generalized Hooke's Laws, Factor of Safety, Non-linear behavior and Plasticity, Statically Indeterminate Structures, and Thermal Effects
Module 6 · 3 Hours to complete
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Experienced Educator and Leader in Engineering Education
Wayne Whiteman is the Director of the Office of Student Services and a Senior Academic Professional at the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech. He combines administrative leadership with teaching expertise in engineering mechanics, dynamics and vibration, and engineering design. Dr. Whiteman leads the Woodruff School Teaching Fellows Program, focusing on enhancing teaching skills and learning environments for faculty.
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