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Mechanics of Materials II: Thin-Walled Pressure Vessels and Torsion

An advanced and practical course that equips engineers with crucial knowledge in stress and torsion analysis for structural and mechanical applications.

access

Lifetime

level

Beginner

certificate

Certificate of completion

language

English

What will you in the Mechanics of Materials II: Thin-Walled Pressure Vessels and Torsion Course

  • Analyze and design thin-walled pressure vessels subjected to internal pressure

  • Apply Mohr’s Circle to determine stress states in cylindrical and spherical vessels

  • Understand torsional shear stress and strain in circular shafts

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  • Calculate angle of twist and polar moment of inertia for shafts

  • Evaluate inelastic torsion and statically indeterminate torsional systems

Program Overview

Module 1: Welcome
Duration: ~30 minutes

  • Introduction to course structure and learning outcomes

  • Overview of the main topics and objectives

Module 2: Thin-Walled Pressure Vessels
Duration: ~2 hours

  • Classification and characteristics of thin-walled vessels

  • Calculation of hoop and longitudinal stresses

  • Mohr’s Circle applications for stress transformation

  • Analysis of spherical pressure vessels

Module 3: Elastic Torsion of Circular Shafts
Duration: ~3 hours

  • Shear strain and stress due to torsion

  • Elastic torsion formulas and angle of twist derivation

  • Calculating polar moment of inertia

  • Design and analysis of non-prismatic shafts

Module 4: Inelastic and Indeterminate Torsion
Duration: ~2 hours

  • Torsional behavior beyond the elastic limit

  • Solving statically indeterminate torsion problems

  • Real-world design applications and considerations

  • Final wrap-up and course summary

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Job Outlook

  • Mechanical Engineers: Strengthen skills in stress analysis and component design

  • Structural Engineers: Design safe pressure vessels and torsional components

  • Aerospace Engineers: Understand torsional stress in critical components

  • Civil Engineers: Apply pressure and torsion theory in infrastructure projects

9.7Expert Score
Highly Recommended
This course is ideal for engineers seeking advanced skills in pressure vessel design and torsional mechanics. It blends theoretical foundations with real-world applications for professional relevance.
Value
9.3
Price
9.5
Skills
9.7
Information
9.6
PROS
  • Deep coverage of both pressure vessels and torsion
  • Real-world engineering examples and problems
  • Excellent visual explanations and concept clarity
  • Taught by top faculty with engineering expertise
CONS
  • Requires prior knowledge of mechanics of materials
  • Minimal interactive or hands-on simulations

Specification: Mechanics of Materials II: Thin-Walled Pressure Vessels and Torsion

access

Lifetime

level

Beginner

certificate

Certificate of completion

language

English

Mechanics of Materials II: Thin-Walled Pressure Vessels and Torsion
Mechanics of Materials II: Thin-Walled Pressure Vessels and Torsion
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