MEE3332

Mechanics of solids 2

J W Burt

4 points · 36 lecture hours, 8 laboratory hours and 4 tutorial hours · Second semester · Caulfield · Prerequisites: MEE2331

Objectives This subject is designed to develop skills and understanding relating to the effect of applied loads on the design of determinate and indeterminate structures.

Synopsis Applications of strength of materials theory; strain energy of different loading systems, introduction of Castigliano's theorem, dummy loads, deflection of straight and thin curve beams. Analysis of statically indeterminate force systems by strain energy, conjugate beam techniques. Torsion of non-circular sections, membrane analogy and applications, shear centre. Composite materials, reinforced concrete and plastics. Stresses in curved beams. Close coiled helical springs; stresses, deflection in tension and compression springs. Impact loads; analysis of stresses and deflections of structures under impact loads. Properties of areas; second moment of area, principal axes. Bending stresses in beams with unsymmetrical bending moment. Pressure vessels; analysis of thin walled vessels subjected to internal pressure.

Assessment Examination (3 hours): 70% · Laboratory work, class test, problem solving: 30%

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