May 22, 2024  
2023/2024 University Catalog 
    
2023/2024 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

M E 304 - Mechanics of Materials


Units: 3

Grading Method: LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC

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.

Maximum Credits: 3
Note: Not open to students with credit in CIV E 301 .