Mechanics of Solids II CEN 213


Syllabus

Symmetric and unsymmetric bending of beams. Stress transformation. Beam deflection by direct integration and moment area method. Buckling of columns. Elastic strain energy and external work. Cable and cable supported structures. Bolted, riveted and welded joints.

Lecture Slides


Ch. 1 Unsymmetric Bending of Beams
1.1Unsymmetric Bending View
Ch. 2 Stress Transformation
2.1Stress Transformation View
2.2Principal Stresses View
2.3Mohr Cirlce of Stress View
Ch. 3 Beam Deflection
3.1Direct Integration Method View
3.2Singularity Functions View
Ch. 4 Buckling of columns
4.1Column Analysis Part I View
4.2Column Analysis Part II View
Ch. 5 Elastic Strain Energy
5.1Elastic Strain Energy View
Ch. 6 Cable and Cable Supported Structures
6.1Cable Analysis View
Ch. 7 Structural Joints
7.1Bolt and Rivet Joints View
7.2Weld Joint View

Prerequisites

Students must complete CEN 211 Mechanics of Solids I course prior to register for this course. Basic understanding on determination of internal forces in beams and frames is required.

Grading Policy

Activities Percentage Remarks
Mid Term Exam 30% Answer 3 questions out of 4
Quiz 20% Best 2 out of 3
Assignment 10% All of 2 out of 2
Final Exam 30% Answer 3 questions out of 4
Attendance 10% Less than 50% will obtain zero marks

Class Times

There are 2 sessions per week, 1 hour on each session.

Readings

  • Beer and Johnston, Mechanics of Materials, 6e, McGraw-Hill Education.
  • Hibbeler, Mechanics of Materials, 8e, Pearson Education.