MECH 3751 - Stress and Strain Analysis 1
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 41347,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Ali Alelaiw
Email: ahalelaiw@ysu.edu
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.
Assignments/Assessments
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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.