M E 304 - Mechanics of Materials

Units: 3

Prerequisite(s): M E 200 [or A E 200] or CIV E 225 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.

Concepts of stress and strain. Generalized Hooke’s law. Formulations for axial, shear, bending, torsion, and combined stresses applied to tension members, pinned joints, beams, and shafts. Euler buckling criteria for columns. Energy methods.

Note: Not open to students with credit in CIV E 301.