Mechanics of Materials 2

Overview

Stresses in Beams (Combined Loading, Shear Stress), Stress and Strain Transformations (Mohr’s Stress Circle, Mohr’s Strain Circle, Experimental Stress Analysis), Stress/Strain Relationships, Elementary Plasticity. Elastic Buckling (Structural Failure Modes), Fatigue Failure (Cyclic Loading, Loading Environment), Creep Deformation and Failure (Time Dependent Strain Response to Stress), Fracture Mechanics (Fast Fracture of Ductile Materials), Yield Criteria (Multi-Axial stress fields).

Learning Objectives

Apply knowledge of mathematics, materials science and engineering mechanics to the solution of complex problems. Some of the knowledge will be at the forefront of mechanics of materials.

Formulate and analyse complex problems to reach substantiated conclusions. This will involve evaluating available data using first principles of mathematics and engineering mechanics, and using engineering judgment to work with information that may be uncertain or incomplete, discussing the limitations of the techniques employed.

Select and apply appropriate analytical techniques to model complex problems, recognising the limitations of the techniques employed.

Plan and record self-learning and development as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.

Skills

Apply their skills in problem solving, communication, information retrieval, working with others and the effective use of general IT facilities.

Assessment

None.