AE 5100 - Foundations of Structural Mechanics

Fundamental analysis techniques for aerospace structures. Analysis of stress and strain including linear elastic anisotropic materials. Multi-axial yield. Boundary value problems and an introduction to variational calculus. Energy methods for structural analysis including minimum potential. Castigliano’s theorems and other approximate methods.

Note: Open to upper-level undergraduate and graduate students.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: AE 4630 with a grade of “B” or better, or instructor approval.

Credits: 3 hours