- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
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
Domestic fees
$788.83 - $804.67 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
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. [1,2]
- Calculate stress/strain due to normal/shear loads and temperature changes. [1,2]
- Compute the stress and twist of a shaft under torsional loading. [1,2]
- Create shear and bending moment diagrams for a beam. [1]
- Calculate the cross sectional moment of inertia using the parallel axis theorem. [1,2]
- Calculate the bending stress distribution in a beam using the flexure formula. [1,2]
- Calculate the shear stress distribution and max shear stress within a beam. [1,2]
- Calculate deflection using deflection formulas and the principle of superposition. [1,2]
- 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. [1,2]
- Calculate the stresses in cylindrical and spherical pressure vessels. [1,2]
Effective as of Fall 2023
Related Programs
Strength of Materials (MECH 2240) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
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
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2025
Below is one offering of MECH 2240 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 66963
Dates
Jun 10 - Aug 26 Loading
- CRN 66963
- $788.83 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10 - Aug 26 | Tue, Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Cyrus Raoufi
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No class on July 1, 2025 (Canada Day). Please purchase any required course material such as textbooks prior to the first class - www.bcit.ca/bookstore/ Note: Please contact Franziska Sattler-Morrison soepts@bcit.ca for additional information. BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a 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 2025
Below is one offering of MECH 2240 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 30872
Dates
Sep 09 - Nov 27 Loading
- CRN 30872
- $804.67 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Nov 27 | Tue, Thu | 18:45 - 21:45 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No classes on September 30 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation) and November 11, 2025 (Remembrance Day). For questions about this course, please contact the Program Assistant Franziska Sattler-Morrison at soepts@bcit.ca. Please include your BCIT student ID (if you have one). Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a 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
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.