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PHY 229 Strength and Elasticity of Materials


Fundamental principles of mechanics applied to solids. Equilibrium, elasticity, stress and strain, generalized Hooke’s Law, tension, torsion, shear, bending, deflection of beams, theory of columns and strain energy.

Credit 4 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall

Prerequisites - PHY 223  and MATH 121  
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Keywords: physics 
Updates: Course Revision 8/2014


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