Mechanics I
A brief introduction to the most basic models in linear elastic solid mechanics.
Introduction
Module 0Background information introducing the concept of stress in the context of linear elasticity.
Axial Determinate
Module 1Introduction to a basic linear axial model in the context of statically determinate systems.
Axial Indeterminate
Module 2Application of the linear axial model to statically indeterminate systems.
Torsion Determinate
Module 3Introduction to a basic linear torsion model in the context of statically determinate systems.
Torsion Indeterminate
Module 4Application of the linear torsion model to statically indeterminate systems.
Beams: Internal Shear and Moment
Module 5Introduction to the internal forces in a basic linear beam model.
Beams: Normal Stress
Module 6Introduction to the normal stresses in a basic linear beam model.
Beams: Shear Stress
Module 7Introduction to the shear stresses in a basic linear beam model.
Combined Stress
Module 8Computing the stress state based on the application of the axial, torsional, and beam models in various combinations.
Additional Topics
Module 9Introduction to basic concepts regarding stress concentration factors.