MUK 205 - Strength of Materials

Course Objectives

To provide the basic concepts and principles of strength of materials. 2.To give an ability to calculate stresses and deformations of objects under external loadings.
3.To give an ability to apply the knowledge of strength of materials on engineering applications and design problems.

Course Description

Basic Concepts of Solid Mechanics. Mechanical Properties of Materials. Axial Loading. Transverse Shear. Bending. Deflection of Beams. Torsion. Buckling of Columns. States of stress and strain. Criteria for Failure. Combined Loading. Fatigue.