12-620 Special Topics: Engineering Mechanics

9 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This course provides an integrated introduction to key concepts from Statics and Solid Mechanics and is intended for CEE Masters students who have not had prior background in these subjects. Engineering Mechanics uses the principles of force equilibrium, Hookes Law and geometric compatibly to solve a wide range of engineering problems. Topics covered in the course include force equilibrium free body diagrams definitions of bending moments and shears analysis of simple truss and frame structures Hookes Law tensile testing and plastic yield criteria internal forces stressstraintemperature relations pure bending of beams transverse shear in beams torsion of circular shafts Mohrs circle representation for states of stress, deflection of simple beams column buckling introduction to fatigue and fracture.

Prerequisites: none listed

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