GEE208   Mechanics of Structures   (20 credits)

Description

This module builds on a fundamental knowledge of engineering statics to examine the macro scale mechanics and internal forces acting on solid structures. This will provide the knowledge required for further study in the design and analysis of structures from skyscrapers to spacecraft and wind turbines. Teaching is designed to provide a fundamental understanding of elastic and plastic structural analysis applied to trusses, frames and beams. Students will learn how to analyse stress, strain, elastic deflection and stability, to conduct qualitative analysis of structures and to apply elastic and plastic methods to engineering structures in examples from across the engineering disciplines.

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