EMT 3253 Solid and Structural Mechanics I

Prerequisites: SPS 3150 Physics II

Credit Hours: 45 Hours
Purpose:
To introduce students to fundamental concepts in Solid and Structural Mechanics applicable
in mechanical engineering.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course unit the student should be able to:
i. Explain the concept of stress and strain, relationships with elastic constants,
ii. Solve problems on stress and strain
iii. Carry out the tensile test and explain the properties that can be derived from it.
iv. Derive and apply the basic equations governing stresses and deformations of thin
walled pressure vessels
Course Content:
Behavior of materials under static loading: Stress and strain in simple tension, load
extension diagram; the stress-strain diagram, linear elasticity and Hooke’s law, elastic limit,
0.2% proof stress, ultimate strength, allowable or working stress, safety factor.
Elastic constants; Young’s modulus of elasticity, Poisson’s ratio, modulus of rigidity;
relations between elastic constants, volumetric strain.
Analysis of design in simple tension and compression, Thermal stresses and strains.
Elastic torsion analysis; shafts and thin-walled tubes, strain energy in torsion and torsion
combined with thrust.
Strain energy in tension, compression and shear.
Analysis of thin-walled pressure vessels: Hoop and longitudinal stresses and strains for
cylinder and sphere, volumetric strain, bulk modulus of contained fluid, and pressure effects.
Mode of Delivery:
Lecture, Class discussions, demonstrations, Multimedia (computer, Internet, CD, DVD, film),
Laboratory/workshop practical and assignments.
Instructional Materials/Equipment
Whiteboard, whiteboard markers, Overhead projectors, Multimedia and computer based
materials, Engineering laboratories and workshops & E-Learning.
Course Assessment:
Continuous Assessment 40%
End of semester Examination 60%
Recommended text books
1. Bansal R. K.(2009) Strength of Materials Laxmi Publication (P) Ltd: New Delhi (Fourth
Edition)
Softcopy link: https://www.pdfdrive.com/strength-of-material-by-r-k-bansal-
e22366752.html
2. Gere, JM, Timoshenko, SP 2004, Mechanics of materials PWS-KENT Publishing
Company, USA
3. Softcopy link: https://www.pdfdrive.com/mechanics-of-materials-d178084831.html
Reference text books
1. Benham, PP, Crawford, RJ 2006, Mechanics of Engineering Materials John Wiley &
Sons, New York
2. Hearn, EJ 2007M Mechanics of Materials Volume I Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford
3. Lehri, RS, Lehri, AS 2010, Strength of materials, S.K. Kataria & Sons New Delhi
4. Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology