Mechanics of Materials

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A thorough study of the principles that govern the internal effects of stress and strain in solid bodies that are subjected to external loading. The purpose is to enable the engineering student to design solid components and structures by selecting materials and geometry. Students learn to compare strength of materials against internal stresses, and deformation of materials against internal strains. Topics also include: mechanical properties of materials, types of loading, plane-stress and plane-strain conditions, design of beams and shafts, and buckling.