This course first reviews important solutions from strength of materials, Mohr's circle, and multiaxial failure theories. Students are then introduced to the theory of elasticity with an emphasis on understanding the field equations and boundary conditions. A short introduction to the theory of finite element methods is given. Additional topics covered include buckling, stress concentrations, plasticity, and fracture mechanics. An important aspect of the course is teaching students how topics covered in class can be applied to predict or understand failures in engineering applications. Another important skill that is emphasized is the application of fundamentals from the lectures and physical intuition to interpret results generated by finite element models. 3 hrs. lec., 1 hr. lab.
