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    MECH220

    Mechanics of Solids I

    Review of bending moment and shear force diagrams for beams. Introduction of stress and strain; axial loading, torsion, pure bending and transverse loading. Status failure and factors of safety. Stress and strain transformation in two dimensions. Mohr's circle. Beam deflection, stability of columns. Energy methods. * Indicates a 3 hour laboratory taken by students on alternate weeks.

    Lecture: 3h
    Lab: 1.5*h
    Tutorial: 1h
    Credits: 1.5