STRENGTH OF MATERIALS (Mech E Tutorial)

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The discussion revolves around resources and tutorials related to the strength of materials, primarily aimed at mechanical engineering students. Participants share links to various educational materials, including course notes, tutorials, and additional resources that cover topics in solid mechanics and engineering statics.

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  • One participant notes that a previously active link to course notes on strength of materials is now inactive, but provides a new PDF link to the same content.
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This looks very interesting. Thanks!
 
Could have used that a couple of years ago when I was at uni. Refreshing though, thanks.
 
Another tutorial on mechanics of materials.

http://me.queensu.ca/courses/mech422/Notes422.pdf
 
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Equivalent force systems: Distributed loads
http://em-ntserver.unl.edu/NEGAHBAN/EM223/note10/note10.htm

The analysis of trusses
http://em-ntserver.unl.edu/NEGAHBAN/EM223/note12/note12.htm

from Engineering Statics (EngM 223)
http://em-ntserver.unl.edu/NEGAHBAN/EM223/Intro.htm

See also -
Mechanics of Elastic Bodies (EngM 325)
http://em-ntserver.unl.edu/NEGAHBAN/Em325/intro.html

Engineering Dynamics (EngM373)
http://em-ntserver.unl.edu/NEGAHBAN/EM373/Intro.htm
 
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Hey Astronuc,

Those are very good finds!, especially where it says: "the math you need to know", students should check out that, before learning the material.
 
I agree. It certainly helps to see the layout and the background needed. It might help students to understand the relevancy of the math they are taking in preparation for the engineering courses.
 
Great links astronuc.. if you have anymore material.. please do share..
 
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this is incredible. thanks a lot
 

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