Full course description
This course introduces students to various methods of analysis of forces and moments. The forces and moments will be used for calculating the stresses and strains in structural members, such as beams, columns, pressure vessels, and shafts. The methods employed to predict the response of a structure under loading and its susceptibility to various failure modes takes into account the properties of the materials such as its yield strength, ultimate strength, Young's Modulus, and Poisson's ratio. Topics such as stress concentration due to abrupt changes in geometry such as notches, holes to calculate maximum stress and safety factors are included.
The course is suitable for students with previous backgrounds in mathematics, computing, or other engineering disciplines but seek to develop knowledge of mechanical engineering. Completing this course, along with a sufficient GPA and meeting the other requirements, can qualify students for admission to the MSE in Mechanical Engineering at the College of Innovation & Technology, University of Michigan-Flint.
Students will receive a certificate of completion if they pass the course with a 70% total score on all course homework, quizzes, and tests.