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Mechanics of Materials IV: Deflections, Buckling, Combined Loading & Failure Theories
  • Level Professional
  • Duration 8 hours
  • Course by Georgia Institute of Technology
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This course explores the analysis and design of engineering structures considering factors of deflection, buckling, combined loading, & failure theories ------------------------------------------------- The copyright of all content and materials in this course are owned by either the Georgia Tech Research Corporation or Dr. Wayne Whiteman. By participating in the course or using the content or materials, whether in whole or in part, you agree that you may download and use any content and/or material in this course for your own personal, non-commercial use only in a manner consistent with a student of any academic course. Any other use of the content and materials, including use by other academic universities or entities, is prohibited without express written permission of the Georgia Tech Research Corporation. Interested parties may contact Dr. Wayne Whiteman directly for information regarding the procedure to obtain a non-exclusive license.

Modules

Introduction and Course Overview

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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  • Course Introduction

3 Readings

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Beam Deflection Theory

    • 3 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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3 Videos

  • 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

3 Readings

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Deflections using the Double Integration Method

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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  • Module 4: Double Integration Method to determine beam deflections
  • Module 5: Double Integration Method – Simply supported beam with a moment applied to an end

2 Readings

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Deflections using Singularity Functions

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  • 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

3 Readings

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Beam Deflections by Superposition Techniques

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    • 3 Readings
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  • 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.)

3 Readings

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Statically Indeterminate Beams

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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  • Module 12: Solve a statically indeterminate beam structure problem using superposition techniques
  • Module 13: Solve a statically indeterminate beam structure problem using singularity functions

2 Readings

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Quiz

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Quiz on Deflections and Statically Indeterminate Beam Structures

2 Readings

  • Quiz 1 Solution
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Column Buckling

    • 7 Videos
    • 7 Readings
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  • 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

7 Readings

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Combined Static Loading

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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  • Module 21: Solve a combined static loading problem

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Theories of Failure

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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  • Module 22: Apply failure theories to a mechanics of materials problem
  • Module 23: Course Conclusion

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Quiz

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    • 1 Assignment
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  • Quiz on Column Buckling, Combined Loading, & Failure Theories

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  • Quiz 2 Solution

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Explore the analysis and design of engineering structures in "Mechanics of Materials IV," taught by Dr. Wayne Whiteman from Georgia Tech. This professional-level course on Coursera delves into deflection, buckling, combined loading, and failure theories over 480 minutes. Ideal for engineering professionals, with a subscription option available.

Dr. Wayne Whiteman, PE
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Dr. Wayne Whiteman, PE