Beginner Mechanics of Materials Course
Establish a solid base in mechanics of materials fundamentals. Gain expertise in stress and strain concepts, beam bending mechanics, deflection analysis, safety factor applications, and steel material selection. This enables you to assess structural designs, verify safety margins, and suggest straightforward, reliable improvements with assurance in real-world applications.

4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
This introductory course equips you with essential skills to choose dependable material properties, understand stress-strain relationships, and confidently use safety factors. Master basic beam principles, bending and shear stresses, deflection calculations, strain analysis, and safety margin assessments. Complete the course prepared to clearly record design assumptions and recommend practical, cost-effective enhancements for actual engineering structures.
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Develop skills
- Select steel properties efficiently: identify modulus E, yield strength, and cite sources accurately.
- Analyze beams thoroughly: create shear and moment diagrams, pinpoint maximum bending stresses.
- Calculate deflections precisely: use cantilever equations, verify units, and meet serviceability criteria.
- Assess safety margins: contrast stresses against yield limits, incorporate safety factors, and evaluate risks.
- Recommend targeted solutions: adjust dimensions, materials, or add stiffeners to minimize deflections.
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