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Mechanics of Solids 3 - MECH3400
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Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
 
 
School:  School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
 
 
Course Outline: http://www.mech.unsw.edu.au/
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 3
 
 
EFTSL: 0.062 (more info)
 
 
Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: MECH 2411, MATH2029 , MATH2039
 
 
Fee Band: 2 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Introduction to theory of elasticity and torsion of prismatic bars. The virtual work principle and its application to deflection of beams and trusses. Introduction to the linear elastic fracture mechanics and crack propagation.

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