ENGINEERING 221 - Introduction to Solid Mechanics I

Institution:

Hope College

Subject:

Description:

Fundamental concepts of statics and the mechanics of deformable bodies: forces and couples, free body diagrams, equilibrium, mass properties, stress and strain, Hooke's Law and material behavior. Application to the equilibrium analysis of trusses, structures and machines in two and three dimensions. Engineering analysis of the stresses and deformations in structures which involve the axial loading of bars, torsion of circular rods and bending of beams. Prerequisites: MATH 132 and ENGS 100 or PHYS 121. Four Credits Brown Fall Semester

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.hope.edu

Phone Number:

(616) 395-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.