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ECES300 - Strength of Materials

Credits: 3.5

This course details stress and strain to include analysis of axial, torsional, bending, shear, thermal, pressurized cylinders, and combined loadings. An introduction to gears and power transmission shafting is provided. Mohr’s Circle for combined stress for 2-D and 3-D problems is considered, as well as Failure Theories. Shear and bending moment for beams to analyze stress and deflection is included, as well as consideration of instability by buckling of columns.

Prerequisites: ECES 100  and ECES 220 
3 class hours a week
2 laboratory hours every other week


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