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Axial, torsional, transverse and bending loads; compound states of stress, principal stresses and strains; basic theories of failure for ductile and brittle materials; buckling including local buckling effects; basic energy methods; impact theory.
To develop basic competency in the application of the methods of Mechanics of Materials to problems in Mechanical Engineering. The course serves as a foundation for subsequent, required courses: ENME203 (Dynamics and Vibrations), ENME307 (Mechanical Behaviour of Materials) and ENME302 (Computer-aided Mechanical Engineering Analysis).
Understanding of the states of stress, strain and deformation resulting from the four basic loading conditions in Mechanical Engineering. Understanding of the concept of principal stresses and strains, and basic theories of failure. Understanding of the concept of instability and buckling. Understanding of basic strain energy methods. Ability to calculate the internal stresses, strains and displacements within basic structural elements subject to axial, torsional and transverse static loading. Awareness of the assumptions and limitations of the analytical methods used in the course
Subject to the approval of the Dean of Engineering and Forestry
ENME222; ENME332
Geoff Rodgers
Philpot, Timothy A; Mechanics of materials : an integrated learning system ; 3rd ed; Wiley, 2013.
Boresi, Arthur P. , Schmidt, Richard J; Advanced mechanics of materials ; 6th ed; John Wiley & Sons, 2003.
Craig, Roy R; Mechanics of materials ; 3rd Edition; Wiley, 2011.
Hibbeler, R. C; Mechanics of Materials ; 7th Edition; Prentice Hall, 2008.
Domestic fee $841.00
International fee $4,638.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Mechanical Engineering .