VME2110J Introduction to Solid Mechanics

Number of Credits

4

Offering School

UM-SJTU Joint Institute

Course Instructor

Shane Johnson

Course Level

Undergraduate

Language of Instruction

English

First Day of Class

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Last Day of Class

Thursday, December 15, 2022

Course Component

Lecture

Mode of Teaching

Synchronous

Course recordings available for students.

Meeting Time

Week 1-14, Tuesdays, 14:00 p.m.-15:40 p.m.

Week 1-14, Thursdays, 14:00 p.m.-15:40 p.m.

Week 1-6, Fridays, 14:00 p.m.-15:40 p.m.

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Time Zone

Beijing Time（UTC+8）

Restrictions

-

Course Description

Develop an understanding of the physical behavior of materials under load. The course emphasizes equilibrium, compatibility of deformation, and material behavior. Weekly lectures are given on theory and applications in statics, mechanics and structural engineering. Applications include axial loads, thermal stresses, bending, shear, and torsion, combined loadings, stress and strain transformations.

Assessment Format

Syllabus

English