CE 203:Structural Mechanics
CE 203:Structural Mechanics. Lecture # 1 Introduction. Policy . Get to know each other Things to know about instructor policy Grading. What is structural mechanics?. Calculation of stresses i.e. relation with external loads Calculating deformations Evaluating structure stability.
CE 203:Structural Mechanics
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CE 203:Structural Mechanics Lecture # 1 Introduction
Policy • Get to know each other • Things to know about instructor policy • Grading
What is structural mechanics? • Calculation of stresses i.e. relation with external loads • Calculating deformations • Evaluating structure stability
What are the important steps in structural design? • Determine internal forces from statics • Know how the material behaves • Now determine required size, deflections and stability of structural members
Types of forces • External forces : can be surface or body • Reactions • Internal