4. Structural Mechanics

4. Structural Mechanics

4.1 Shear Forces and Bending Moments

• Axial Forces, Shear Forces, Bending Moments

• Loads and Load Superposition

• Relationship and Diagram Interpretation: AF, SF, BM

4.2 Stress and Strain Analysis

• Normal and Shear Stresses

• Principal Stresses and Principal Planes

• Maximum Shear Stress and Corresponding Plane

• Stress-Strain Curves

• Torsion

4.3 Theory of Flexure and Columns

• Co-planar and Pure Bending

• Elastic Curve, Angle of Rotation

• Radius of Curvature and Flexural Stiffness

• Deflection, Bending Stress

• Euler’s Formula for Long Column

4.4 Determinate Structures-1

• Degree of Determinacy

• Energy Methods

• Virtual Work Method

• Deflection of Beams and Portal Frames

4.5 Determinate Structures-2

• Influence Lines for Simple Structures with Point Loads and UDL

• Analysis of Two-Hinged Arches

4.6 Indeterminate Structures

• Flexibility Method

• Two-Hinged Parabolic Arches

• Slope Deflection Method

• Moment Distribution Method

• Stiffness Method

• Influence Lines for Continuous Beams

• Elementary Plastic Analysis