Course Name: Mechanics of Solids-1
Credit Hour: 3+1
Course Instructor: Engr. Shad Muhammad
Objectives:
Weekly Schedule of Course Contents:
Week | Topic | Assignments & Quizzes |
1 | General Concepts: Stress v Method of Section v Definition of Stress v Stress Tensor v Stress Analysis of Axially Loaded Bars v Maximum Normal Stress in Axially Loaded Bars v Shear Stresses v Analysis of Normal and Shear Stresses | |
2 | Introduction to Strain v The Tension Test and the Normal Strain v Stress-Strain Relationships v Hooke’s Law v Poisson’s Ratio v Thermal Strain and Deformation v Other Idealization of Constitutive Relations v Linearly Viscoelastic Materials v Cyclic Loading: Fatigue | Assignment #1 |
3 | Axial Deformation of Bars: Statically Determinate Systems v Introduction v Deformation of Axially Loaded Bars v Elastic Strain Energy for Uniaxial Stress v Dynamic and Impact Loads | |
4 | Generalized Hooke’s Law: Pressure Vessels v Introduction v Constitutive Relationships for Shear v Generalized Concepts of Strain and Hooke’s Law v E, G, v Relationships v Dilation and Bulk Modulus | Quiz #1 |
5 | Thin-walled Pressure Vessels v Cylindrical and Spherical Pressure Vessels v Thick-walled Pressure Cylinders v Solution of the General Problem v Special Cases | Assignment #2 |
6 | Beam Statics v Introduction v Calculation of Reactions v Direct Approach for P, V and M v Axial Force in Beams v Shear in Beams v Bending Moments in Beams v P, V and M Diagrams | |
7 | Symmetric Beam Bending v Introduction v Basic Kinematic Assumption v The Elastic Flexure Formula v Computation of the Moment of Inertia v Applications of the Elastic Flexure Formula | Quiz #2 |
8 | –Contingency Time- | |
9 | Mid Term Exams |
10 | Shear Stresses in Beam v Introduction v Shear Flow v The Shear Stress Formula for Beams v Warpage of Plane Sections Due to Shear v Some Limitations of Shear Stress Formula v Shear Center | Assignment #3 |
11 | Torsion v Introduction v Torsion of Circular Elastic Bars v Basic Assumptions for Circular Members v The Torsion Formula v Stress Concentrations | |
12 | Torsion of Inelastic Circular Bars v Shear Stresses and Deformations in Circular Shafts in Inelastic Range v Torsion of Solid Non-Circular Members v Torsion of Thin-walled Tubular Members | Quiz #3 |
13 | Columns v Introduction v Examples of Instability v Criteria for Stability of Equilibrium | Assignment #4 |
14 | Column Buckling Theory v Euler Load for Columns with Pinned Ends v Euler Load for Columns with Different End Restraints | |
15 | Limitations of the Euler Formulas v Generalized Euler Buckling-Load Formulas v Beam-Columns | |
16 | Classical Energy Methods v Introduction v General Remarks v Strain Energy and Complementary Strain Energy Theorems v Elastic Strain Energy v Elastic Energy for Buckling Loads | Quiz #4 |
17 | -Contingency Time- | |
18 | Final Term Exams |
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Grading Criteria:
Sessional Marks v 4 Assignments + 4 Quizzes | 20% 10% Assignments, 10% Quizzes |
Mid Term Marks | 30% |
Final Term Marks | 50% |
Total Marks | 100% |
Class Attendance Policy: Class attendance policy is as per university rules.
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