Beginner Mechanics of Materials Course
Gain a solid foundation in mechanics of materials fundamentals. Master concepts like stress, strain, beam bending, deflection calculations, safety factors, and steel material selection. Equip yourself to confidently evaluate structural designs, verify safety margins, and recommend simple, cost-effective improvements for real-world applications.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Acquire essential practical skills in this beginner course on mechanics of materials. Learn to select trustworthy material data, understand stress-strain relationships, apply safety factors effectively, master basic beam theory, compute bending and shear stresses, determine deflections and strains, and assess safety margins. Complete the course prepared to clearly document design assumptions and propose efficient, budget-friendly enhancements for practical structures.
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Develop skills
- Select reliable steel data including E and yield strength with source documentation.
- Analyse beams by drawing shear and moment diagrams to find maximum bending stress.
- Calculate beam deflection using cantilever formulas, units, and serviceability checks.
- Assess structural safety by comparing stresses to yield strengths and applying safety factors.
- Suggest practical design fixes by adjusting geometry, materials, or adding stiffeners.
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