3 credits
Fall 2026 Lecture Upper DivisionData from last updated 3/16/2026
Fall 2026
Fall 2026 Instructors:
Studies of stress and strain, failure theories, and yield criteria; flexure and torsion theories for solid and thin-walled members; and energy methods.
Learning Outcomes1Comprehend and utilize mathematical tools to describe problems in structural mechanics.
2Develop mathematical descriptions of deformation of structures.
3Evaluate the state of stress in structural components under different loading conditions.
4Construct relationships between stress and strain for different materials.
5Compute approximate solutions to problems in structural mechanics.
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