ME EN 501

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(MeEn-CEEn) Stress Analysis and Design of Mechanical Structures

Mechanical Engineering Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering

Course Description

Stress analysis and deflection of structures; general bending and torsion, with computer applications to mechanical and aerospace structure design.

When Taught

Winter

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1. Calculate stresses in machine components due to combined static and fatigue loads.  

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2. Compute shear centers and stresses in beams with non-symmetric cross sections.

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Compute stresses in nonlinear materials and materials under plastic deformation.

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Calculate torsional stress in noncircular cross sections, open sections, and multi compartment cross sections.

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Calculate contact stresses using closed form expressions and FEA.

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Use commercial FEA software to create models of structures and components. Demonstrate decision making using FEA results for engineering application.

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Design and analyze beams on elastic foundations.

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Apply stress and deflection analysis concepts to a real-world problem and document the analysis through well designed figures and graphic.