Structural Mechanics (A)

This module explains how statically determinate beams carries load and outlines the fundamentals of stress analysis for statically determinate structural
elements.

1. Determine how a statically determinate beam carries load (via shear force and bending moment diagrams).

2. Determine the internal loadings in structural members.

3. Calculate section properties.

4. Analyse structural cross-sections to determine the stresses resulting from axial load, bending, shear force and torsional loadings.

5. Perform laboratory practicals and report findings.