Mechanics of Materials IV: Deflections, Buckling, Combined Loading & Failure Theories
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Approx. 8 hours to complete
Course Summary
This course provides an introduction to the principles of materials science and engineering. You will learn about the structures and properties of different materials, including metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites.Key Learning Points
- Understand the relationship between a material's structure and its properties
- Learn about different types of materials and their applications
- Develop problem-solving skills to design and select materials for specific applications
Related Topics for further study
- Materials Science
- Materials Engineering
- Structure-Property Relationship
- Material Selection
- Problem Solving
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the principles of materials science and engineering
- Develop problem-solving skills to select materials for specific applications
- Apply knowledge of materials structures and properties to real-world problems
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of chemistry and physics
- Familiarity with high school level mathematics
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Self-paced
- Online
- Video lectures
- Quizzes and assignments
Similar Courses
- Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering
- Materials and Society
Related Education Paths
- Materials Science and Engineering Certification
- Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Specialization
Notable People in This Field
- Dr. Materials
- Materials Maven
Related Books
Description
This course explores the analysis and design of engineering structures considering factors of deflection, buckling, combined loading, & failure theories
Outline
- Welcome
- Course Introduction
- Course Syllabus
- Get More from Georgia Tech
- Consent Form
- Deflections and Statically Indeterminate Beam Structures
- Module 1: General Analysis Approach
- Module 2: Differential Equation for the elastic curve of a beam
- Module 3: Deflection of a simply supported beam with a concentrated load at the center
- Module 4: Double Integration Method to determine beam deflections
- Module 5: Double Integration Method – Simply supported beam with a moment applied to an end
- Module 6: Define Singularity Functions
- Module 7: Employing Singularity Functions for Beam Deflection Problems
- Module 8: Solve for the deflection of a real-world engineering problem using Singularity Functions
- Module 9: Determine beam deflections by superposition
- Module 10: Solve for beam deflection by superposition techniques
- Module 11: Solve for beam deflection by superposition techniques (cont.)
- Module 12: Solve a statically indeterminate beam structure problem using superposition techniques
- Module 13: Solve a statically indeterminate beam structure problem using singularity functions
- Download Pdf format Module 1
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- Quiz 1 Solution
- Earn a Georgia Tech Badge/Certificate/CEUs
- Quiz on Deflections and Statically Indeterminate Beam Structures
- Column Buckling, Combined Loading, & Failure Theories
- Module 14: Differential equation for column buckling
- Module 15: Critical buckling load for a column with pinned-pinned end conditions
- Module 16: Critical buckling load for columns with various end conditions
- Module 17: Solve a column buckling problem
- Module 18: Slenderness ratio for column buckling
- Module 19: Modes of Failure between yielding and buckling
- Module 20: Solve a column problem checking both yielding and buckling
- Module 21: Solve a combined static loading problem
- Module 22: Apply failure theories to a mechanics of materials problem
- Module 23: Course Conclusion
- Download Pdf format Module 14
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- Download Pdf format Module 23
- Quiz 2 Solution
- Quiz on Column Buckling, Combined Loading, & Failure Theories
Summary of User Reviews
The Materials and Structures course on Coursera has received positive reviews from users. Many users found the course content to be comprehensive and easy to understand. The course has been praised for its practical approach to teaching material science concepts.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Practical approach to teaching material science conceptsPros from User Reviews
- Comprehensive course content
- Easy to understand
- Practical approach to teaching material science concepts
- Engaging lectures
- Good use of visual aids
Cons from User Reviews
- Some technical issues with the course platform
- Limited interaction with instructors
- Exams can be challenging
- Not enough focus on real-world applications
- Some users found the course to be too basic
Dr. Wayne Whiteman, PE
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Mechanics of Materials IV: Deflections, Buckling, Combined Loading & Failure Theories
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This course explores the analysis and design of engineering structures considering factors of deflection, buckling, combined loading, & failure theories -------------------------------------------------...
