Structural concepts; theory of elasticity; bending, torsion and shear in thin-walled beams having single or multi-cell sections; work and energy principles; deformation and force analysis of advanced structures, including stiffened thin-wall panels; finite element methods. Stability and buckling of thin-walled structures. Prerequisite(s): MAAE 3202.Lectures three hours a week; problem analysis and laboratories one hour a week.
Structural concepts; theory of elasticity; bending, torsion and shear in thin-walled beams having single or multi-cell sections; work and energy principles; deformation and force analysis of advanced structures, including stiffened thin-wall panels; finite element methods. Stability and buckling of thin-walled structures. Prerequisite(s): MAAE 3202.Lectures three hours a week; problem analysis and laboratories one hour a week.