Structural engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with the design and analysis of structures to ensure they can safely support and resist the loads imposed on them. It’s about creating stable and durable buildings, bridges, and other structures. Key Characteristics / Core Concepts Loads and Stresses: Analyzing how forces (loads) affect a structure … Read more
Solid mechanics is the branch of mechanics that studies the behavior of solid materials under the action of forces and displacements. It deals with how these materials deform and fail under various loading conditions. Key Characteristics / Core Concepts Stress: The force per unit area acting on a material (measured in Pascals). Strain: The deformation … Read more
Elasticity is the ability of an object or material to return to its original shape after being stretched, compressed, or deformed. It’s a measure of how much a material or object resists deformation under stress and then recovers its original shape once the stress is removed. Key Characteristics / Core Concepts Deformation: The change in … Read more