Torsion and angle of twist. Beam bending. Flexural and shear equations. Compound stresses. Theories of failure. Deflection of beams. Euler’s formula for columns and its modification for codes. Inelastic behaviour of members. Experimental laboratory work involving flexural stress, deflection of beams and buckling load of columns. Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 2 hrs. Corequisite: CVL 434, Prerequisites: CEN 100, CHY 102, CPS 125, CVL 320, MTH 140, MTH 141, MTH 240, MTL 200, PCS 125, PCS 211 and (CVL 207 or MEC 222) Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1
