CE330. Mechanics II (Deformable Solid Mechanics) (ects: 6)

This course is aiming to provide knowledge for understanding the mechanical behavior of structural elements, deflection analysis using energy theorems, multiaxial loading cases etc.
DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE:
.	Analytical methods using energy theorems
.	Strain energy
.	Principle of stationary potential energy
.	Allowable deflection, allowable stress state
.	The principle of stationary potential energy as an equilibrium condition
.	The unit load method
.	Deformation of structural elements
.	The Castigliano's theorem, deflection and slope of beam's elastic line, statically indeterminate beams
.	Reciprocal theorems of Betti and Maxwell
.	Mohr's method
.	Continuous beam, the method of the three bending moments (Clapeyron)
.	Statically indeterminate members, compatibility equations, application on trusses, beams and frames. Specific topics: Support movements, elastic supports,  thermal stresses, properties of symmetry
.	Double bending, nonsymmetrical bending, combination of loading cases, eccentric loading, combination of bending and shear, combination of axial loading and torsion, kernel of cross section
.	Dimensioning of structural parts