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Georgia Institute of Technology

Mechanics of Materials IV: Deflections, Buckling, Combined Loading & Failure Theories

Georgia Institute of Technology via Coursera

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This course explores the analysis and design of engineering structures considering factors of deflection, buckling, combined loading, & failure theories ------------------------------------------------- The copyright of all content and materials in this course are owned by either the Georgia Tech Research Corporation or Dr. Wayne Whiteman. By participating in the course or using the content or materials, whether in whole or in part, you agree that you may download and use any content and/or material in this course for your own personal, non-commercial use only in a manner consistent with a student of any academic course. Any other use of the content and materials, including use by other academic universities or entities, is prohibited without express written permission of the Georgia Tech Research Corporation. Interested parties may contact Dr. Wayne Whiteman directly for information regarding the procedure to obtain a non-exclusive license.

Syllabus

  • Welcome
  • Deflections and Statically Indeterminate Beam Structures
    • In this section, we will learn how calculate the deflections, or deformations, of engineering structures subjected to loads. We will then use those techniques is solving statically indeterminate beam problems
  • Column Buckling, Combined Loading, & Failure Theories
    • In this section, we will learn how to analyze and design for column buckling. We will also learn how to analyze and design engineering structures subjected to combined loading. Finally, we will conclude with failure theories in mechanics of materials.

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Dr. Wayne Whiteman, PE

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5.0 rating, based on 21 Class Central reviews

4.8 rating at Coursera based on 788 ratings

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  • Jack Noble
    I am a retired engineer who worked as a structural/mechanical engineer for 40 years and was curious to see how subjects were currently being taught at a top school. I have taken the full series of Dr. Whiteman's courses. He is an excellent instructor with complete knowledge of the material and his presentation is very concise. His long experience in teaching these subjects is very evident in the way that he makes the material very easy to understand. He is an excellent choice for teaching these subjects.
  • Ahmed Aden
    I took all four of Dr. White courses of Mechanics of Materials in Coursera and have learned and master the skills necessary for engineering materials and structural analysis because of these courses. Prior to taking the courses I have little knowledge and experience for MM but now I am confident to be able to analyze structures with ease.

    Ahmed Aden
  • Anonymous
    Dr Wayne is very good in delivering his classes. His worksheets are easily comprehended. I enjoyed his prequel to this course.
  • Anonymous
    I highly recommend the series of Mechanical Engineering courses offered by Dr. Whiteman. The courses are self contained if taken in order, and all the theorems given are developed in the class, no formulas are thrown at you, so you can understand w…
  • Anonymous
    Dr. Whiteman is a very good teacher, he makes the complicated physics easy to understand and relate it with real life examples and equipment, which makes the class very interesting. I took all the four course in "Mechanics of Materials" and every and each of them is so great that I'd highly recommend them as a fundamental introduction course for those who are interested in mechanical engineering!
  • Giannis
    I highly reccomend all courses of Mr. Whiteman. He is an excellent teacher, with great experience in the subject. The courses are well structured with small but comprehensive modules. They helped me to recall basic principles from my university years and I really enjoyed the whole learning process.
  • Anonymous
    This is a good course for those who are hailing from mechanical background. I shown my interest in learning. I believe though it's not related to my field but knowledge will never be wasted. Kindly make the completion certificate for those who are opting for free version from time to time. Thanks !!
  • Joe M. Powers
    Dr. Wayne Whiteman,

    This course was helpful for several reasons. A good portion of this material, and also material from other classes that I have taken "with you" as an online student have been helpful for the Machine Design course with Dr. Kathryn Wingate.

    thank you

    Joe Powers
  • Anonymous
    I loved your explanations . Thanks Dr. Wayne Whiteman. You are incredible Especially your statement " Emphasis will be on understanding the subject not ton the calculations". now I started teaching this subject to my friends with ease
  • Anonymous
    I loved this course. Professor Whiteman is one of the best professors i've had a Georgia Tech. The flipped classroom setting is amazing in my opinion since more of the class time is spent applying the concepts we learn from the videos.
  • Anonymous
    I am a retired former IT worker with a math major and a physics minor. Prof. Whiteman's course was did a very good job of explaining the engineering. He also was helpful in his comments in the forums when students had questions.
  • Anonymous
    Excellent course. Helped me to remember and understand what I studied at the university course many years ago. Now this knowledge is again in the front of my brain.
    Without any doubt, I recommend to take these courses.
  • Anonymous
    Very good course from one of the best instructors

    many thanks to everyone who made this available, coursera, georgia tech and mr. Whiteman

    looking forward for more
  • Anonymous
    It is an excellent course and very useful. Thanks a lot to Dr. Whiteman for such a wonderful teaching. Strongly recommended for all Mechanical Engineers.
  • Anonymous
    Excellent course. Prof Whiteman provides worked examples that help with learning and the quiz problems. His courses provide a good background for engineering.
  • Anonymous
    Thanks Dr. Whitman. This course was very interesting. The syllabus was complete. I recommend to take these course. Thanks.
    Dr. Tonny W. Caicedo
  • Anonymous
    This was a great course. It followed a logical progression and covered everything you would need to know for a mechanics of materials class.
  • Katja Rodionova
    Very good course for self-learning. A lot of work put into videos and corresponding material, so it's comfortable to learn at speed.
  • Anonymous
    Excellent course. it is a good opportunity to learn or refresh this subject. I am very happy with the content and the professor.
  • Anonymous
    The course met my objective, which was to find a simplified approach to calculate buckling and deflection of a body under load.
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