Introduction to Structural MechanicsCovers the fundamentals of structural mechanics, focusing on beams, sign conventions, types of beams, and methods to calculate stress resultants.
Dimensional Analysis & Scaling LawsCovers dimensional analysis, physical similarity, and structural mechanics, emphasizing the importance of scaling laws in solving complex problems.
Shells ICovers linear pressure vessels, thin shells, and critical buckling pressure, emphasizing the dimensional reduction from 3D to 2D.
Differential Geometry of SurfacesCovers the fundamentals of differential geometry of surfaces, including the equilibrium of shells, pressure vessels, and the curvature of surfaces.
Linear Elasticity: 3DCovers linearity between stress and strain in 3D and isotropic linear elasticity equations.
Plates I: Deformation and EnergyCovers the deformation of plates in pure bending, total strain energy, and wrinkling phenomena, exploring applications and implications of substrate stiffness on wrinkling.