Mechanics of Materials

3 credits

Beam deflections, singularity functions; use of tabulated solutions; column buckling; Castigliano's theorem, statically indeterminate beams, bending of beams with asymmetric cross-sections, shear centre; principal stresses and stress invariants in three dimensions. [3-0-1]. Prerequisite: One of MECH_V 224, MECH_V 260. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.