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

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

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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 quiz

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 quiz

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 quiz

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 quiz

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 quiz

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Dr. Wayne Whiteman, PE
Georgia Institute of Technology
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