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Dec 21, 2024
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MET 235 - Strength of Materials
Normal, shear, bearing, thermal, and torsional stresses and strains. Stress-strain curves. Shearing forces, bending moments, shearing stresses and deflection of beams. Columns and pressure vessels.
Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite: MET 134 Statics
Credits: 3
Hours
2 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Calculate direct normal, shear, and bearing stresses.
- Understand stress vs. strain graph and be able to determine yield strength, ultimate strength, and modulus of elasticity.
- Understand design factor and be able to design a member under direct stress.
- Design circular members under torsion and apply stress concentration factors.
- Develop shear force and bending moment diagrams for simple and cantilever beams.
- Apply bending stress and shear stress equations relative to beam design.
- Operate industry standard mechanical testing machines.
- Produce clear, concise, and accurate lab reports.
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