Course details
This course covers topics in strength of materials with emphasis on problem solving and with an introduction to design for safety of structural members, mechanical devices, and systems. Topics include stress, strain and deflection, tension, compression, shear, torsion, and buckling. Applications include beams, columns, shafts, thin, and thick-walled cylinders.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in MECH 1141
Credits
5.5
Cost
$745.45 - $761.17 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2023
Below is one offering of MECH 2240 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 66963
Duration
Tue Jun 13 - Thu Aug 24 (11 weeks)
- 11 weeks
- CRN 66963
- $745.45
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Jun 13 - Aug 24 | Tue, Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Instructor
Tayfun Aydin
Course outline
Credits
5.5
Cost
$745.45
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
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Please note: The delivery format for this course changed from in-person/in-class to ONLINE DELIVERY for the Spring/Summer term. This is an instructor-led online course. Upon registration, please visit the Learning Hub (learn.bcit.ca) for further information regarding course material(s). Please purchase any required course material such as textbooks prior to the first class - www.bcit.ca/bookstore/ Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a part-time studies course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status
Fall 2023
Below is one offering of MECH 2240 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 30872
Duration
Tue Sep 12 - Thu Nov 23 (11 weeks)
- 11 weeks
- CRN 30872
- $761.17
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Sep 12 - Nov 23 | Tue, Thu | 18:45 - 21:45 | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Credits
5.5
Cost
$761.17
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
-
PLEASE NOTE: This course will be delivered in an ONLINE format. Details will be provided shortly. Please contact the Program Assistant at soepts@bcit.ca to confirm prerequisite prior to registration. BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a part-time studies course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Calculate the stresses in a member under direct normal or direct shear loads. [1]
- Calculate stress/strain due to normal/shear loads and temperature changes. [1]
- Compute the stress and twist of a shaft under torsional loading. [1]
- Create shear and bending moment diagrams for a beam. [1]
- Calculate the cross sectional moment of inertia using the parallel axis theorem. [1]
- Calculate the bending stress distribution in a beam using the flexure formula. [1]
- Calculate the shear stress distribution and max shear stress within a beam. [1]
- Calculate deflection using deflection formulas and the principle of superposition. [1]
- Use Mohr’s circle to determine stresses in a beam under combined loadings. [1]
- Design for safety under normal, shear, torsional, bending, and combined loads. [1]
- Determine the buckling load for a column. [1]
- Calculate the stresses in cylindrical and spherical pressure vessels. [1]
Effective as of Fall 2018
Related Programs
Strength of Materials (MECH 2240) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Energy
- Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Full-time
- Mechanical Engineering Technology (Mechanical Design Option)
Diploma Full-time
- Mechanical Engineering Technology (Mechanical Manufacturing Option)
Diploma Full-time
- Mechanical Engineering Technology (Mechanical Systems Option)
Diploma Full-time
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