Unit Code: MEB607

Unit Name: Solid Mechanics

Description: This subject is designed to enable students upon completion of the course to be able to apply the basic theoretical principles of solid mechanics as well as an introductory understanding of materials engineering. The topics covered in solid mechanics include analysis of the strength of materials (Stress and Strain), Properties of areas, Principal Axes and Principal Moments of inertia, Diagrams of internal loading for beams and frames, Tension and compression, Design for Strength and Stiffness, Strain energy, Torsion, Statically indeterminate structures, Engineering theory of bending, and Design of beams for Strength. Topics covered in materials include major types of engineering materials, with emphasis on aluminum alloys, titanium alloys, magnesium alloys, steels, nickel alloys and composite materials. The course also introduces students to the basic engineering approach of materials selection, and describes the key engineering properties of materials.

Learning Target Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, students should be able to: 1. Apply free body diagrams as a means determining the direct and shear stresses within any solid member. (WA1-3) 2. Mathematically model and analyse cases of direct stresses caused by axial load(WA3,WA4) 3. Differentiate between the stress types and their orientation as caused by various loads. (WA3), 4. Mathematically model and analyse cases of shear stress caused by torsional loads, bending moments,and transverse loads.WA2-4) 5. Mathematically model and analyse statically indeterminate systems. WA2-4) 6. Mathematically model and analyze stresses resulting from combined loading. WA2-4) 7. Analyze and calculate failure criteria and factors of safety with respect to statically loaded systems. WA2-4) 8. Design shafts and beams with respect to static loads. WA2-4) 9. Mathematically model and analyze the deflection of beams and buckling of struts. WA2-4)

Prerequisite: MEB503

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 15

Offered In: Semester 1