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MECH2005 – Stress Analysis
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MECH2005
Stress Analysis
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0.5/7.5
September
June
Dr Burriesci (100%)
Module Coordinator
Prerequisites
Students considering registering for this course would normally be expected to have completed
introductory courses in applied mechanics and engineering mathematics.
Course Aims
Learning the application of mechanics of materials theories to the analysis of the mechanical behaviour of
basic structures subjected to load. Acquire the ability to determine the structure's response to external
mechanical actions, the resulting deformations and the state of stress and strain produced into the
structure's components. Learn to predict and prevent common forms of structural static failure in basic
engineering components.
Method of Instruction
Lecture presentations, tutorial classes and (two) laboratory classes.
Assessment
The course has the following assessment components:
 Written Examination (3 hours, 75%)
 Two Laboratories (25%) one on Beam Buckling (SA1) and one on Plastic Collapse (SA2)
To pass this course, students must:
 Obtain an overall pass mark of 40% for all sections combined
The examination rubric is:
Answer FIVE questions (from eight offered). All questions carry equal weight.
Resources:
• Benham, P.P. and Crawford, R.J.: Mechanics of engineering materials, Longman Scientific &
Technical, 1987.
• Case, J. and Chilver, A.H.: Strength of Materials and Structures 2nd Edition, Edward Arnold, 1980.
• Gere, J.M. and Timoshenko, S.P.: Mechanics of Materials, 3rd SI Edition, Chapman and Hall, 1991.
• Popov, E.P.: Mechanics of Materials, 2nd Edition. Prentice Hall International, 1978.
• Timoshenko, S.P. and Young, D.H.: Theory of Structures, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill, 1965.
• Roark, R.J. and Young, W.C.: Formulas for Stress and Strain, 5th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 1975.
• Hearn, E.J: Mechanics of Materials 1, 3rd Edition, Butterworth Heinemann, 1997.
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Content
Approximately 20 lectures and 20 tutorial sessions
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basic concepts of structure mechanics
bending of beams
buckling
collapse mechanisms
application of beam bending theory to ships
 axisymmetric stress and strain
 thin plates and shells
 energy theorems and methods
 principal stresses
 failure criteria
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General Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
Deflections and slopes in beam bending: continuous beams on elastic foundations; beams with lateral
and axial loads; plastic theory of collapse; asymmetric bending of open sectioned thin beams; energy
theorems and methods of analysis. buckling of elastic beams. axisymmetric stresses and strains;
membrane stresses; introductory ideas in structural design.
Skills and attributes
(i)Intellectual
Solution to problems in structural engineering; developing a sound analytical approach in stress
analysis of sections and plates.
(ii) Practical
Testing of buckling strength and plastic hinges in loaded beams and the subsequent comparison of
the test data with theoretical solutions
(iii) Transferable
Formulation and solution of structural engineering problems; effective communication of data taken in
laboratory tests.