MECH 3751 02: Stress and Strain Analysis 1

MECH 3751 - Stress and Strain Analysis 1

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 41347,

Credit hours: 3

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Instructor

Ali Alelaiw

Email: ahalelaiw@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Lecturer
Instructor Professional Qualifications: Master’s, Science, Mechanical Engineering, Youngstown State University
Bachelor’s, Mechanical Engineering, Youngstown State University
Instructor Office Location: Moser Hall 2540
Instructor Office Phone: 330-941-1705

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Course Description

3751. Stress and Strain Analysis 1. Analysis of internal forces, stresses, strains, and deflections in three dimensions. Dynamic loading including impact and fatigue. Theories of failure and energy methods. Prereq.: CEEN 2602, MECH 2606. Must be taken concurrently with MECH 3751L. 3 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
Optional Shigley’s Mechanical Engineering Design: 2024 Release Keith Nisbett & Richard Budynas

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24 Statics Review Including 3D Mechanical Components
8/31 Statics Review Including 3D Mechanical Components
Internal Forces Including 3D
9/7 Internal Forces Including 3D
9/14 Normal and Shear Stress and Strain
9/21 Normal and Shear Stress and Strain
Stress and Strain Transformations
9/28 Stress and Strain Transformations
10/5 Experimental Stress and Strain Applications
10/12 Experimental Stress and Strain Applications
10/19 Deflection Analysis
10/26 Deflection Analysis
11/2 Theories of Failure for Static Loading
11/9 Theories of Failure for Static Loading
11/16 Impact Loading
11/23 Fatigue Loading
11/30 Fatigue Loading

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.