Introduction to Structural Mechanics

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Explores Föppl-von Kármán plate theory, including buckling equations and an example of plate compression.

Explores Gaussian curvature, principal curvatures, and nonlinear strain in thin elastic plates.

Covers 3D linear elasticity, stress, strain, beams' behavior under loads, and torsion.

Explores 3D elasticity, beam bending, and buckling phenomena in slender structures.

Covers the main learning objectives of ME-411, focusing on dimensional analysis, scalings, and mechanical elements.

Explores the theory and applications of helical curves, focusing on circular helices with various parameters.

Covers curvature, osculating circles, and the evolute of plane curves, with examples and equations.

Covers the theory of nonlinear curved beams, discussing inextensible strains, finite rotations, and the exact inextensionable theory.

Analyzes beams, forces, stresses, deformations, curvature, deflection, and rigidity.

Explores advanced beam bending concepts and the phenomenon of buckling in mechanical systems, focusing on deformation, stress, and stability.