2.001 Mechanics and Materials I
Fall 2015
Instructors: Rohan Abeyaratne, Pierce Hayward, Kenneth N Kamrin, Jeehwan Kim
TAs: Aliza Opila Abraham, Areg Vache Hayrapetian, Qiong Zhang
Lecture:
TRF 11-12 noon
(1-190 )
Recitation 1: T 1-2:30 PM
(5-233 (except lab))
Recitation 2: W 11 AM - 12:30 PM
(5-233 (except lab))
Recitation 3: W 1-2:30 PM
(5-233 (except lab))
Recitation 4: W 3-4:30 PM
(5-217 (except lab))
Course Description:
Introduction to statics and the mechanics of deformable solids. Emphasis on the three basic principles of equilibrium, geometric compatibility, and material behavior. Stress and its relation to force and moment; strain and its relation to displacement; linear elasticity with thermal expansion. Failure modes. Application to simple engineering structures such as rods, shafts, beams, and trusses. Application to biomechanics of natural materials and structures.
Announcements
About the final exam
Hi,The final exam will have six problems. One of the problems will be made up of a set of short questions.
Best,
Qiong
Announced on 12 December 2015 1:51 p.m. by Qiong Zhang
Review session notes and example problem uploaded
The notes of the review session and the example problem we did has been uploaded.Announced on 11 December 2015 4:48 p.m. by Qiong Zhang
Practice final exams posted
Two practice exams for the final have been posted on Stellar.Announced on 10 December 2015 9:35 p.m. by Areg Vache Hayrapetian
Review session and TA office hours
Hi,The review session will be on Friday, Dec. 11, 2-4pm, Location: 1-190.
Areg Hayrapetian:
Friday, Dec. 11, 4-5pm, Location: 1-190
Sunday, Dec. 13, 2-4pm, Location: 1-307
Qiong Zhang:
Friday, Dec. 11, 1-2pm, Location: 1-190
Monday, Dec. 14, 3-5pm, Location: 1-307
Best,
Qiong
Announced on 10 December 2015 4:11 p.m. by Qiong Zhang
Table: Deflection formulas for uniform beams
We've added Table 8.1 Deflection formulas for uniform beams (from Crandall, Dahl, and Lardner) to Stellar under the topic General for you.
Best,
...Debbie
Announced on 10 December 2015 1:07 p.m. by Debra R Blanchard
