Mechanics of Materials
ENGR-330

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.

Design of solid components and structures learned in this course is of crucial importance for solving many engineering problems. In this course, students build on knowledge obtained in Statics. Students learn to analyze the strength of solid materials and structures.

1. Describe the concepts of stress, strain, strength and deformation of materials (SOs: 1, 6).
2. Be able to distinguish the various types of loading, including axial, shear, torsional, and bending (SOs: 1, 6).
3. Use Stress-Strain Diagrams to analyze mechanical properties of engineering materials (SOs: 1, 6).
4. Generate state of stress caused by combined loading in engineering problems (SOs: 1, 2, 6).
5. Identify and solve problems in plane-stress and plane-strain conditions (SOs: 1, 2, 6).
6. Use theories of failure in the design of solid structures and components (SOs: 1, 2, 3, 6).
7. Design prismatic beams and shafts based on the resistance of both bending and torsional moments (SOs: 1,6).
8. Use the integration method, discontinuity functions, and superposition methods to determine deflection and slope of beams and shafts (SOs: 1).
9. Design both concentrically and eccentrically loaded columns made of common engineering materials (SOs: 1, 6).
10. Describe a biblical worldview of mechanics of materials and its impact on society (SOs: 3,4,7).

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Additional Materials for Learning

1. Computer with basic audio/video output equipment
2. Internet access (broadband recommended)
3. Canvas recommended browsers
4. Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Homework sets will be assigned based on chapters covered. Some homework sets will be graded and some will be only for practice.

Read & Interact quizzes are meant to help learner focus in the material while reading the sections.

Quizzes are problem solving activities. Make sure to study well before taking the quizzes as they are limited in time.

The final project is meant to provide learner with a more practical design activity.

Exams are problem solving activities. Make sure to study well before taking the exams as they are limited in time.

Final exam is comprehensive and time limited.

Course Assignments, including discussions, exams, and other graded assignments, should be submitted on time.

If the student is unable to complete an assignment on time, then he or she must contact the instructor immediately by email.

Assignments that are submitted after the due date without prior approval from the instructor will receive the following deductions:

1. Late assignments submitted within one week after the due date will receive up to a 10% deduction.
2. Assignments submitted more than one week and less than 2 weeks late will receive up to a 20% deduction.
3. Assignments submitted two weeks late or after the final date of the course will not be accepted outside of special circumstances (e.g. death in the family, significant personal health issues), which will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the instructor.
4. Group projects, including group discussion threads and/or replies, and assignments will not be accepted after the due date outside of special circumstances (e.g. death in the family, significant personal health issues), which will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the instructor.

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