1. Employ the strength of materials theory as a tool to approximately solve the complex stresses and deformations in members of structures and machine elements. [a4]
2. Use the factor of safety in design of machine components and structures to compensate for the unforeseen factors and stress concentrations. [a4]
3. Analyze tensile and compressive stresses and deformations in bars subject to axial loads. [a4]
4. Analyze shear stresses and deformations in circular bars subject to torques. [a4]
5. Analyze bending stresses in beams subject to transverse loads. [a4]
6. Analyze shear forces and shear stresses in beams due to transverse loadings. [a4]
7. Analyze deflection of beams due to transverse loads. [a4]
8. Identify the instability of long bars under compressive forces, and thus use the theory of columns in design of structures and machine components. [a4]
9. Employ theory of combined stresses to find maximum tensile, compressive, and shear stresses in an element in design of machine components and structures. [a4]
Note: The letters within the brackets indicate the general program outcomes of mechanical engineering. See: ME Program Outcomes.
Revised 11/4/2002