Mechanics of Materials II: Thin-Walled Pressure Vessels and Torsion
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Approx. 9 hours to complete
Course Summary
This course explores advanced topics in classical mechanics, covering Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics, central force motion, and rigid bodies.Key Learning Points
- Learn about the formalism of Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics
- Explore the motion of central forces
- Study rigid body motion and its applications
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand and apply the formalism of Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics
- Analyze the motion of particles under central forces
- Develop an understanding of rigid body motion and its applications
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Knowledge of mechanics at the undergraduate level
- Mathematics at the level of calculus and differential equations
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video lectures
- Quizzes
Similar Courses
- Classical Mechanics
- Quantum Mechanics
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Richard Feynman
- Isaac Newton
Related Books
Description
This course explores the analysis and design of thin-walled pressure vessels and engineering structures subjected to torsion.
Outline
- Welcome
- Course Introduction
- Course Syllabus
- Consent Form
- Get More From Georgia Tech
- Thin-Walled Pressure Vessels
- Module 1: General Analysis Approach
- Module 2: Definition and examples of thin-walled pressure vessels
- Module 3: Longitudinal stress
- Module 4: Hoop Stress
- Module 5: Mohr’s circle for cylindrical thin-walled pressure vessels
- Module 6: Stresses in spherical thin-walled pressure vessels
- Module 7: Solve a thin-walled pressure vessel problem
- Module 8: Solve a thin-walled pressure vessel problem (continued)
- Download PDF format Module 1
- Download PDF format Module 2
- Download PDF format Module 3
- Download PDF format Module 4
- Download PDF format Module 5
- Download PDF format Module 6
- Download PDF format Module 7
- Download PDF format Module 8
- Solution of Quiz 1
- Earn a Georgia Tech Badge/Certificate/CEUs
- Quiz 1
- Elastic Torsion of Straight Cylindrical Shafts
- Module 9: Definition and examples of real world torsional engineering applications
- Module 10: Torsional shearing strain
- Module 11: Torsional shearing stress
- Module 12: Elastic torsion formula
- Module 13: Polar moment of inertia
- Module 14: Angle of twist
- Module 15: Elastic torsion of straight cylindrical shafts – maximum shear stress
- Module 16: Elastic torsion of straight cylindrical shafts – angle of twist
- Module 17: Elastic torsion of non-prismatic cylindrical shafts – maximum shear stress
- Module 18: Elastic torsion of non-prismatic cylindrical shafts – angle of twist
- Download PDF format Module 9
- Download PDF format Module 10
- Download PDF format Module 11
- Download PDF format Module 12
- Download PDF format Module 13
- Download PDF format Module 14
- Download PDF format Module 15
- Download PDF format Module 16
- Download PDF format Module 17
- Download PDF format Module 18
- Solution of Quiz 2
- Quiz 2
- Inelastic torsion and statically indeterminate torsion members
- Module 19: Stresses on inclined planes for pure shear due to torsion
- Module 20: Inelastic torsion of straight cylindrical shafts
- Module 21: Solve a problem for inelastic torsion of straight cylindrical shafts
- Module 22: Solve a problem for inelastic torsion of straight cylindrical shafts (Continued)
- Module 23: Statically indeterminate torsion problems
- Module 24: Course conclusion
- Download PDF format Module 19
- Download PDF format Module 20
- Download PDF format Module 21
- Download PDF format Module 22
- Download PDF format Module 23
- Download PDF format Module 24
- Solution of Quiz 3
- Quiz 3
Summary of User Reviews
Read reviews of Mechanics II from Coursera students. Overall, users found the course helpful and informative. Many users appreciated the clear explanations provided by the instructor. However, some users found the course difficult to follow and wished for more interactive elements.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Clear explanations provided by the instructorPros from User Reviews
- Helpful and informative course
- Clear explanations provided by the instructor
- Good pacing and structure
Cons from User Reviews
- Course can be difficult to follow at times
- Lack of interactive elements
- Some concepts may be challenging for beginners
Dr. Wayne Whiteman, PE
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Mechanics of Materials II: Thin-Walled Pressure Vessels and Torsion
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This course explores the analysis and design of thin-walled pressure vessels and engineering structures subjected to torsion. ------------------------------------------------ Wayne Whiteman. Interested parties may contact Dr....
