- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 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
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 with a co-op option.
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
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of MECH 2240 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 30872
Dates
Tue Sep 10 - Thu Nov 21
- 11 weeks
- CRN 30872
- Domestic fees $788.83
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Nov 21 | Tue, Thu | 18:45 - 21:45 | Online |
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 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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 course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.