Aerospace Structural Analysis I

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Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours. Three-dimensional beam theory; applications of elasticity theory to beam extension and compression, bending, torsion and transverse shearing; combined loading; analysis of thin-walled structures; stress concentrations; analysis of stability of aerospace structures; elements of structural failure, buckling; structural design considerations. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AERO 214 and MATH 308 ; grade of C or better in AERO 222 or concurrent enrollment.