EMM 303 Mechanics of Materials
(2-2-3) Mechanics of materials is a branch of applied mechanics that deals with the behavior of solid bodies subjected to various types of loading. The aim of this course is to determine stresses, strains and displacements in structures and their components due to the loads acting on them using theoretical knowledge and then augmenting it with laboratory work by use of finite element analysis software. The course will offer a practical approach to the subject of applied mechanics through a wide range of real-world applications and examples. Case studies, homework, discussions, labs and projects are integrated in a cohesive approach to solving strength and mechanics of deformable bodies and materials related problems in line with contemporary technological advances.