Torsion and angle of twist. Beam bending. Flexural and shear equations. Compound stresses. Theories of failure. Deflection of beams. Euler's formula for columns and its modification for codes. Inelastic behaviour of members. Experimental laboratory work involving flexural stress, deflection of beams and buckling load of columns.
Torsion and angle of twist. Beam bending. Flexural and shear equations. Compound stresses. Theories of failure. Deflection of beams. Euler's formula for columns and its modification for codes. Inelastic behaviour of members. Experimental laboratory work involving flexural stress, deflection of beams and buckling load of columns.