Mechanics II
A brief introduction to the most basic models and concepts in linear elastic solid mechanics.
Review: The Concept of Stress
Module 0Background information introducing the concept of stress in the context of linear elasticity.
Review: Combined Loading Stress States
Module 1Computing the stress state based on the application of the axial, torsional, and beam models in various combinations.
Stress Transformations
Module 2The relationship between the stress state and the coordinate system is introduced.
Principal Stresses
Module 3An introduction to principal stresses.
Pressure Vessels
Module 4An introduction to thin walled spherical and cylindrical pressure vessels.
Stress Failure
Module 5An introduction to the concept of stress based failure theory.
Stress-Strain: Linear Elasticity
Module 6The relationship between stress and strain in the context of linear elasticity.
Strain Transformations & Principal Strains
Module 7A discussion of strain transformations and principal strains.
Beam Displacements via Integration
Module 8Computing linear elastic beam displacements by direct integration methods.
Beam Displacements via Superposition
Module 9Computing linear elastic beam displacements by superposition.
Buckling of Rigid Link Systems
Module 10An introduction to instability (buckling) concepts in the context of rigid link systems.
Buckling of Elastic Beams/Columns
Module 11An introduction to buckling of elastic beams/columns under axial compression.