Mechanics of Materials IV: Deflections, Buckling, Combined Loading & Failure Theories

Mechanics of Materials IV: Deflections, Buckling, Combined Loading & Failure Theories

Instructor: Dr. Wayne Whiteman, PE

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

807 reviews

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8 hours to complete

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99%

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This course explores the analysis and design of engineering structures considering factors of deflection, buckling, combined loading, & failure theories

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In this section, we will learn how calculate the deflections, or deformations, of engineering structures subjected to loads. We will then use those techniques is solving statically indeterminate beam problems

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13 videos15 readings1 assignment

13 videos Total 64 minutes

Module 1: General Analysis Approach 2 minutes
Module 2: Differential Equation for the elastic curve of a beam 4 minutes
Module 3: Deflection of a simply supported beam with a concentrated load at the center 7 minutes
Module 4: Double Integration Method to determine beam deflections 5 minutes
Module 5: Double Integration Method – Simply supported beam with a moment applied to an end 6 minutes
Module 6: Define Singularity Functions 3 minutes
Module 7: Employing Singularity Functions for Beam Deflection Problems 9 minutes
Module 8: Solve for the deflection of a real-world engineering problem using Singularity Functions 8 minutes
Module 9: Determine beam deflections by superposition 4 minutes
Module 10: Solve for beam deflection by superposition techniques 2 minutes
Module 11: Solve for beam deflection by superposition techniques (cont.) 3 minutes
Module 12: Solve a statically indeterminate beam structure problem using superposition techniques 6 minutes
Module 13: Solve a statically indeterminate beam structure problem using singularity functions 5 minutes

15 readings Total 150 minutes

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Quiz 1 Solution 10 minutes
Earn a Georgia Tech Badge/Certificate/CEUs 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Quiz on Deflections and Statically Indeterminate Beam Structures 30 minutes

In this section, we will learn how to analyze and design for column buckling. We will also learn how to analyze and design engineering structures subjected to combined loading. Finally, we will conclude with failure theories in mechanics of materials.

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10 videos11 readings1 assignment

10 videos Total 84 minutes

Module 14: Differential equation for column buckling 6 minutes
Module 15: Critical buckling load for a column with pinned-pinned end conditions 12 minutes
Module 16: Critical buckling load for columns with various end conditions 3 minutes
Module 17: Solve a column buckling problem 9 minutes
Module 18: Slenderness ratio for column buckling 4 minutes
Module 19: Modes of Failure between yielding and buckling 4 minutes
Module 20: Solve a column problem checking both yielding and buckling 8 minutes
Module 21: Solve a combined static loading problem 28 minutes
Module 22: Apply failure theories to a mechanics of materials problem 7 minutes
Module 23: Course Conclusion 3 minutes

11 readings Total 110 minutes

Download Pdf format Module 14 10 minutes
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Download Pdf format Module 23 10 minutes
Quiz 2 Solution 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Quiz on Column Buckling, Combined Loading, & Failure Theories 30 minutes

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Dr. Wayne Whiteman, PE

Georgia Institute of Technology

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Reviewed on Jul 9, 2020

Very interesting topics are discussed here.It is very use full in understanding the load conditions of materials and failure phenomena. Thanks a lots for giving us this great opportunity....

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2017

First of all a very very big thanks for providing such a great course with the great professor, really he way of teaching is great and I can easily understand all the module.The course really good.

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2019

very useful course........Include strain energy concepts and deflection of beams using castiglianos theorem. it will be useful for undergraduate indian students like us ... thank you

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