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Engineering of Structures

Shear and Bending

Vicki May

This course deals with shear and bending. Shear is a set of parallel, non-collinear forces acting across an element and bending is the curved form taken by a slender element when subjected to loads perpendicular to the element. These forces are easy to understand. You will study how stress and bending force acts for different structures and also, identify what role these forces play in their designs. The first module introduces you to the concept of shear and bending while building structures. The second module explores different understanding of stress and bending. It defines important terms used to understand these forces. It also studies the impact of shear and compression on beams of different materials. You will also learn how to calculate shear stresses and bending stresses. The third module explores how to build a cardboard beam or shelf . You'll also study the structure beam and share a report on it.

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Introduction to Shear and Bending

This module introduces you to the concept of shear and bending while building structures.

Shear, Bending, and Beams

This module explores different understanding of stress and bending. It defines important terms used in to understand these forces. It also studies the impact of shear and compression on beam of different material. You will also learn how to calculate shear stresses and bending stresses.

Building a Cardboard Beam or Shelf

This module explores how to build a cardboard beam or shelf . You'll also study the structure beam and share a report on it.

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Builds a strong foundation for beginners interested in shear and bending forces

Develops an understanding of stress and bending, which are core skills for structural design

Emphasizes hands-on learning through the construction of a cardboard beam or shelf

Teaches how to calculate shear and bending stresses, which is relevant to structural engineering

This course may require the purchase of materials for the hands-on project

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Read 'Structural Analysis' by R.C. Hibbeler

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This book provides a comprehensive overview of structural analysis, including detailed explanations of shear and bending, which can supplement the course materials.

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Acquire the book from a library or purchase it.
Read the relevant chapters on shear and bending.
Complete the exercises and problems at the end of the chapters.

Review principles of shear and bending

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This activity will strengthen the foundational understanding of shear and bending, which is necessary to fully understand the concepts covered in this course.

Browse courses on Mechanics of Materials

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Review lecture notes from previous courses or textbooks on the topic of shear and bending.
Solve practice problems related to shear and bending.

Tension, shear, and bending tutorial

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This activity will supplement the course materials by providing additional support and exercises for understanding tension, shear, and bending.

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Watch online tutorials on tension, shear, and bending.
Complete practice exercises provided in the tutorials.

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Shear and bending problem-solving exercises

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This activity will provide opportunities to apply the concepts and formulas of shear and bending through repetitive practice, leading to improved problem-solving skills.

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Attempt practice problems on shear and bending from textbooks or online resources.
Review solutions to the practice problems to identify areas for improvement.

Create a diagram of a beam

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By creating a diagram of a beam, students can visualize the concepts of shear and bending and gain a deeper understanding of their effects.

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Choose a type of beam to draw, such as a cantilever beam or a simply supported beam.
Draw the beam accurately, including details such as the supports and the applied load.
Label the diagram with the important features, such as the shear force and bending moment.

Attend a workshop on structural analysis

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Attending a workshop on structural analysis will provide students with exposure to real-world applications of shear and bending, enhancing their understanding of the subject.

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Research and identify workshops on structural analysis.
Register for and attend the workshop.
Participate actively in the workshop, asking questions and taking notes.

Assist in a local construction project

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Volunteering in a construction project offers hands-on experience in observing the principles of shear and bending in a practical setting.

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Contact local construction companies or organizations to inquire about volunteer opportunities.
Attend safety training and orientation before starting the volunteer work.
Assist with tasks related to the design or construction of structures, such as framing or pouring concrete.

Career center

Learners who complete Engineering of Structures: Shear and Bending will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Structural Engineer

Structural Engineers study how structures like buildings, bridges, and towers can withstand the forces of nature and the weight of their components. As a Structural Engineer, you would apply knowledge from this course to calculate shear and bending forces on different structures to ensure that they are strong enough and won't collapse. This course may help you learn more about stress and bending forces, and how they impact different materials used in structural design.

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Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineers design, develop, and build machines and other mechanical systems. Some Mechanical Engineers work in the field of structural engineering, which is related to this course. Mechanical Engineers also use what they learn in this course to calculate shear and bending forces on different structures.

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Civil Engineer

Civil Engineers plan, design, and build infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and buildings. They must also understand how shear and bending forces impact the structures they build. This course may help you learn more about the forces that act on civil engineering structures, and how to calculate them.

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Construction Manager

Construction Managers oversee the construction of buildings and other structures. You would need to make sure that the structures are strong enough to withstand the forces of nature. This course may help you become more familiar with the forces that act on buildings and other structures, and how to calculate them.

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Architect

Architects design buildings and other structures. As an Architect, you would apply knowledge from this course to design structures that are strong enough to withstand the forces of nature. This course may also help you learn more about the forces that act on buildings, and how to calculate them.

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Product Designer

Product Designers create new products, from cars to furniture to toys. They must understand how shear and bending forces impact their designs. This course may help you learn more about the forces that act on products and how to design products that are strong enough to withstand them.

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Materials Scientist

Materials Scientists study the properties and behavior of materials. They work in a variety of industries, including construction, manufacturing, and transportation. They must understand how shear and bending forces impact different materials. This course may help you to better understand the relationship between the structure of a material and its strength.

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Aerospace Engineer

Aerospace Engineers design, develop, and build aircraft, spacecraft, and other vehicles that fly. As an Aerospace Engineer, you would apply knowledge from this course to calculate shear and bending forces on different components of an aircraft, spacecraft, or other vehicle, and ensure that the vehicle is strong enough and won't break.

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Industrial Engineer

Industrial Engineers design and improve production systems. They use their knowledge of engineering to make sure that products are produced efficiently. As an Industrial Engineer, you would apply knowledge from this course to calculate shear and bending forces on different components of a production system, and ensure that the system is strong enough and won't break.

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Robotics Engineer

Robotics Engineers design, develop, and build robots. They also work on the design of robotic systems. As a Robotics Engineer, you would apply knowledge from this course to calculate shear and bending forces on different components of a robot, and ensure that the robot is strong enough and won't break.

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Biomedical Engineer

Biomedical Engineers design and develop medical devices and equipment. They also work on the design of prosthetics and other medical devices. As a Biomedical Engineer, you would apply knowledge from this course to calculate shear and bending forces on different components of a medical device, and ensure that the device is strong enough and won't break.

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Automotive Engineer

Automotive Engineers design, develop, and build cars, trucks, and other vehicles. As an Automotive Engineer, you would apply knowledge from this course to calculate shear and bending forces on different components of a vehicle, and ensure that the vehicle is strong enough and won't break.

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Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineers design and develop manufacturing processes. They also work on the design of manufacturing equipment. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you would apply knowledge from this course to calculate shear and bending forces on different components of a manufacturing process or equipment, and ensure that the process or equipment is strong enough and won't break.

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Naval Architect

Naval Architects design and build ships. As a Naval Architect, you would apply knowledge from this course to calculate shear and bending forces on different components of a ship, and ensure that the ship is strong enough and won't break.

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Nuclear Engineer

Nuclear Engineers design and build nuclear power plants. As a Nuclear Engineer, you would apply knowledge from this course to calculate shear and bending forces on different components of a nuclear power plant, and ensure that the plant is strong enough and won't break.

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Reading list

We've selected ten books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Engineering of Structures: Shear and Bending.

Computational Inelasticity

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Provides an introduction to the finite element method, which powerful tool for analyzing the behavior of structures subjected to shear and bending forces. It good choice for students who are interested in pursuing a career in structural engineering or computational mechanics.

Computational Inelasticity (Interdisciplinary...

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Computational Inelasticity (Interdisciplinary...

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Bio-Implant Interface

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Provides a comprehensive treatment of the theory of elasticity, including shear and bending forces. It good choice for students who are interested in pursuing a career in research or academia.

Bio-Implant Interface: Improving Biomaterials and...

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Structural Analysis

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Provides a comprehensive overview of structural analysis, including the analysis of structures subjected to shear and bending forces. It good choice for students who are interested in pursuing a career in structural engineering.

Engineering of Structures

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