Overview

Analysis of Stress (stresses on inclined sections, variation of stress within a body, plane and three-dimensional stress transformation, principal stresses, normal and shear stresses on an oblique plane, Mohr's circle in three dimensions), Strain and Material Properties (equations of compatibility, state of strain at a point, elastic vs plastic behaviour, … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to develop student's understanding of the advanced mechanics of solids and the implications for mechanical design.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Calculate three-dimensional elastic stresses and strains at a point, within a body and on inclined planes in prismatic and non-prismatic sections
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Formulate plane stress/plane strain solutions, derive solutions using the theory of elasticity, compare exact and approximate solutions, analyse stresses due to concentrated loads and stress concentration factors
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Understand the relevance of strength and stiffness aspects of engineering structures and components and their failure criteria
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Understand the role of solid mechanics in engineering analysis and design

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