This course explores the topic of solid objects subjected to stress and strain. The methods taught in the course are used to predict the response of engineering structures to various types of loading, and to analyze the vulnerability of these structures to various failure modes. Axial loading with be the focus in this course.



Mechanics of Materials I: Fundamentals of Stress & Strain and Axial Loading

Instructor: Dr. Wayne Whiteman, PE
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There are 6 modules in this course
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1 video3 readings
In this section, we will study the fundamentals of stress and strain as applied to Mechanics of Materials.
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8 videos14 readings1 assignment
In this section, we will develop stress-strain diagrams, discuss material properties, and look more in depth at shear stress and strain.
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7 videos11 readings1 assignment
In this section, we will develop the stress transformation equations for inclined planes and introduce Mohr’s Circle for Plane Stress
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11 videos14 readings1 assignment
In this section, we will learn about stress concentrations, and discuss plane strain, develop Mohr’s Circle for Plane Strain, and explore methods of measuring strain.
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11 videos12 readings1 assignment
In this section, we will conclude the course by discussing the topics of the generalize Hooke’s Laws for Isotropic materials, factors of safety, nonlinear behavior and plasticity, statically indeterminate structures, and thermal effects in mechanics of materials.
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9 videos12 readings1 assignment
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Reviewed on Jun 22, 2020
I had a pleasure in learning with georgia tech. They povided a good platform for learning through online.thanking to the professor for spending there time for teaching .
Reviewed on Jul 21, 2020
Excellent course, it gives a powerful initiation on one of the most important topics for Mechanical Engineers. The videos are didactic and the professor makes all the concepts easy to understand.
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2020
The course is very good, and well thought through. For future students perhaps you could get the professor to redo the videos in which he mis-spoke. otherwise its been a good experiencethanks.
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