2.001: Mechanics and Materials I

Fall/Spring | Undergraduate | 12 Units | Prereq: Physics I (GIR); Coreq: 2.087 or 18.03

Introduction to statics and the mechanics of deformable solids. Emphasis on the three basic principles of equilibrium, geometric compatibility, and material behavior. Stress and its relation to force and moment; strain and its relation to displacement; linear elasticity with thermal expansion. Failure modes. Application to simple engineering structures such as rods, shafts, beams, and trusses. Application to biomechanics of natural materials and structures.