Module #1 Introduction to Advanced Structural Mechanics Overview of advanced structural mechanics, importance, and applications
Module #2 Review of Fundamental Concepts Review of basic structural mechanics concepts, including stress, strain, and deformation
Module #3 Theory of Elasticity In-depth study of the theory of elasticity, including stress-strain relationships and constitutive equations
Module #4 Advanced Beam Theory Analysis of beams under various loads and boundary conditions, including Timoshenko beam theory
Module #5 Plate Theory Analysis of plates under various loads and boundary conditions, including Kirchhoff plate theory
Module #6 Shell Theory Analysis of shells under various loads and boundary conditions, including membrane and bending theories
Module #7 Energy Methods Introduction to energy methods, including the principle of minimum potential energy and Castiglianos method
Module #8 Finite Element Method (FEM) Fundamentals Introduction to the finite element method, including formulation and implementation
Module #9 FEM for 1D and 2D Problems Application of FEM to 1D and 2D problems, including trusses and frames
Module #10 FEM for 3D Problems Application of FEM to 3D problems, including solid mechanics and structural analysis
Module #11 Dynamic Analysis Introduction to dynamic analysis, including free and forced vibration, and modal analysis
Module #12 Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering Application of dynamic analysis to seismic design and earthquake engineering
Module #13 Stability and Buckling Analysis of structural stability and buckling, including Eulers buckling theory
Module #14 Plastic Analysis Introduction to plastic analysis, including plastic deformation and collapse
Module #15 Fracture Mechanics Introduction to fracture mechanics, including stress intensity factors and fracture toughness
Module #16 Advanced Structural Materials Overview of advanced structural materials, including composite materials and smart materials
Module #17 Structural Optimization Introduction to structural optimization, including shape and topology optimization
Module #18 Case Studies and Applications Real-world applications and case studies of advanced structural mechanics principles
Module #19 Computational Tools and Software Introduction to computational tools and software for advanced structural mechanics, including commercial and open-source options
Module #20 Research and Emerging Trends Overview of current research and emerging trends in advanced structural mechanics
Module #21 Exam and Project Preparation Preparation for final exam and project, including review and practice problems
Module #22 Final Project Application of advanced structural mechanics principles to a real-world problem or case study
Module #23 Review of Fundamentals Review of fundamental concepts and principles of advanced structural mechanics
Module #24 Advanced Topics in FEM Advanced topics in finite element method, including nonlinear analysis and dynamic analysis
Module #25 Advanced Topics in Structural Dynamics Advanced topics in structural dynamics, including seismic design and earthquake engineering
Module #26 Advanced Topics in Stability and Buckling Advanced topics in stability and buckling, including post-buckling analysis
Module #27 Advanced Topics in Plastic Analysis Advanced topics in plastic analysis, including large deformation analysis
Module #28 Advanced Topics in Fracture Mechanics Advanced topics in fracture mechanics, including mixed-mode fracture and fatigue analysis
Module #29 Advanced Topics in Structural Optimization Advanced topics in structural optimization, including multi-disciplinary design optimization
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Advanced Structural Mechanics career
