Mechanics of Materials IV: Deflections, Buckling, Combined Loading & Failure Theories

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Mechanics of Materials IV: Deflections, Buckling, Combined Loading & Failure Theories

Instructor: Dr. Wayne Whiteman, PE

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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This course explores the analysis and design of engineering structures considering factors of deflection, buckling, combined loading, & failure theories

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1 video3 readings

In this section, we will learn how calculate the deflections, or deformations, of engineering structures subjected to loads. We will then use those techniques is solving statically indeterminate beam problems

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13 videos15 readings1 assignment

13 videosTotal 64 minutes

Module 1: General Analysis Approach2 minutes
Module 2: Differential Equation for the elastic curve of a beam4 minutes
Module 3: Deflection of a simply supported beam with a concentrated load at the center7 minutes
Module 4: Double Integration Method to determine beam deflections5 minutes
Module 5: Double Integration Method – Simply supported beam with a moment applied to an end6 minutes
Module 6: Define Singularity Functions3 minutes
Module 7: Employing Singularity Functions for Beam Deflection Problems9 minutes
Module 8: Solve for the deflection of a real-world engineering problem using Singularity Functions8 minutes
Module 9: Determine beam deflections by superposition4 minutes
Module 10: Solve for beam deflection by superposition techniques2 minutes
Module 11: Solve for beam deflection by superposition techniques (cont.)3 minutes
Module 12: Solve a statically indeterminate beam structure problem using superposition techniques6 minutes
Module 13: Solve a statically indeterminate beam structure problem using singularity functions5 minutes

15 readingsTotal 150 minutes

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Quiz 1 Solution10 minutes
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1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Quiz on Deflections and Statically Indeterminate Beam Structures30 minutes

In this section, we will learn how to analyze and design for column buckling. We will also learn how to analyze and design engineering structures subjected to combined loading. Finally, we will conclude with failure theories in mechanics of materials.

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10 videos11 readings1 assignment

10 videosTotal 84 minutes

Module 14: Differential equation for column buckling6 minutes
Module 15: Critical buckling load for a column with pinned-pinned end conditions12 minutes
Module 16: Critical buckling load for columns with various end conditions3 minutes
Module 17: Solve a column buckling problem9 minutes
Module 18: Slenderness ratio for column buckling4 minutes
Module 19: Modes of Failure between yielding and buckling4 minutes
Module 20: Solve a column problem checking both yielding and buckling8 minutes
Module 21: Solve a combined static loading problem28 minutes
Module 22: Apply failure theories to a mechanics of materials problem7 minutes
Module 23: Course Conclusion3 minutes

11 readingsTotal 110 minutes

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Quiz 2 Solution10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Quiz on Column Buckling, Combined Loading, & Failure Theories30 minutes

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Dr. Wayne Whiteman, PE

Georgia Institute of Technology

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Reviewed on Oct 27, 2019

After taking a long hiatus from this field (almost ten years!), these courses really helped me brush up on my past studies at university. Thanks Dr. Whiteman!

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2020

Very interesting topics are discussed here.It is very use full in understanding the load conditions of materials and failure phenomena. Thanks a lots for giving us this great opportunity....

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This course is very useful for engineering professionals who may tackle this failure modes in industrial applications

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