This page covers the basic concepts of materials' mechanical response under uniaxial tension, introducing atomistic and mechanistic ideas in solid mechanics without complex geometries. It sets the fou...This page covers the basic concepts of materials' mechanical response under uniaxial tension, introducing atomistic and mechanistic ideas in solid mechanics without complex geometries. It sets the foundation for future modules that will explore more complex geometries and mathematical language relevant to the field, including topics such as trusses, pressure vessels, shear, and torsion.
This page discusses the relationships between stresses, deflections, and loads for beams and flat plates under bending. It outlines methods for analyzing bending problems, focusing on shear and bendin...This page discusses the relationships between stresses, deflections, and loads for beams and flat plates under bending. It outlines methods for analyzing bending problems, focusing on shear and bending moment diagrams, beam stresses, and displacements. The section emphasizes predicting deflection limits and understanding material properties, utilizing a pseudovector-matrix notation to extend concepts from beams to flat plates.
