MECHANICS OF MATERIALS
2026-2027 Johnstown Campus Catalog
   

ENGR 0142 - MECHANICS OF MATERIALS


Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
The study of stress and strain relationships of bodies subjected to loads. Topics studied are axially loaded members; beam analysis including shear and moment diagrams, flexural and shearing stresses and beam deflections; torsion; principal stresses including Mohr's circle; combined stresses; temperature effects; statically indeterminate members. In the laboratory component, physical tests are conducted illustrating selected concepts discussed in the course.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: ENGR (0132 or 0135) and MATH (0231, 0150 or 0230)


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