Mechanics of Materials (RDM) Course
This Mechanics of Materials course teaches beam design for mezzanine floors. You will master load computations, shear, bending, deflection analysis, steel section selection, and structured calculation methods to produce safe, efficient, and professional structural designs ready for review. Gain confidence in applying serviceability limits, reading steel tables, and documenting work effectively.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Mechanics of Materials (RDM) Course offers a quick, hands-on guide to designing reliable beams for mezzanine floors. Master load and deflection calculations, serviceability limits, bending strength checks using simple formulas and examples. Learn to interpret steel tables, choose optimal sections, prevent unit mistakes, prepare professional documentation, and recognize when to use software or seek expert input.
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Develop skills
- Beam load conversion: Convert area loads into precise line loads for steel beams.
- Steel section selection: Pick efficient W and I sections for mezzanine spans.
- Bending and deflection checks: Confirm strength and serviceability using quick hand calculations.
- Structural documentation: Create clear, review-ready calculation sheets and notes.
- Practical design checks: Handle vibration, buckling, fire, and durability swiftly.
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