College of Engineering, Architecture and

Technology
MECH 313 – Fundamentals of Deformable Bodies
First Semester, SY 2020-2021

Course Outline

Course Description: The course deals with the study of strength of materials where the
understanding of how bodies and materials respond to applied
loads is the main emphasis. The course covers the fundamental
concepts of stresses and strains experienced and/or developed by different
materials in their loaded state and subjected to different conditions of
constraint that includes axial stress, shearing stress, bearing stress,
torsion, flexural stress and stress- strain relationships.

Pre-requisite: Engineering Mechanics – Statics of Rigid Bodies

Unit Credits: 3 units
No. of Hours: 3 hours per week
Topics:
I. Load Classification
II. Concept of Stress, Normal and Shear Stress
III. Stresses Under Centric Loading
IV. Stress Concentration
V. Plane Stress
VI. Principal Stresses for Plane Stress
VII. Mohr’s Circle for Plane Stress
VIII. Deformations, Normal and Shear Strains
IX. Material Properties
X. Working Stresses
XI. Deformation in a System of Axially Loaded Members
XII. Temperature Effects on Axially Loaded Members
XIII. Statically Indeterminate Members
XIV. Thin-Walled Pressure Vessel
XV. Torsional Stresses; Elastic Torsion Formula
XVI. Torsional Deformation; Power Transmission
XVII. Shear and Moment in Beams
XVIII. Flexural Stresses by the Elastic Curve
XIX. Moment Equation Using Singularity Function
XX. Beam Deflection by the Double Integration Method
 XXI. Area Moment Theorems
XXII. Moment Diagram by Parts
XXIII. Beam Deflection by Area Moment Method
XXIV. Statically Indeterminate Beams
XXV. Buckling of Long Straight Columns
XXVI. Combined Loadings
XXVII. Analysis of Riveted Connections by the Uniform Shear Method
XXVIII. Welded Connections
Course Requirements:
Class requirements (major examinations, quizzes, problem solving exercises or
problem sets, assignments). Major examinations and problem solving exercises are
scheduled. Quizzes and seatwork are unannounced and are usually given at the end of the
lecture. Problem set assignments are to solved through team effort to maximize peer
tutoring and cooperative learning. Outputs are collected for evaluation. Individual
contribution to group will be rated by the instructor and by the co-group members.

Grading System:
Midterm Examination
Quizzes 40%
Midterm Examination 50%
Participation/ Assignments 10%
Total 100%

Final Examination
Quizzes 40%
Final Examination 50%
Participation/ Assignments 10%
Total 100%
Lecture
Midterm Examination 30%
Final Examination 70%
Total 100%
Final Grades
For Lecture 70%
For Laboratory 30%
Total 100%

Note: Scores are transmuted to an equivalent grade where a score of at least 40% would
be the minimum passing grade of 75%.
Consultation: The students are encouraged to regularly seek advice to the course facilitator
based on the consultation time of the faculty. The students can set appointment every
__________ from __________.

References:
Bedford A., and Liechti K.M., (2020). Mechanics of Materials, Second Edition. Cham: Springer Nature
Switzerland AG 2020.
Beer, F.P., Johnston Jr. E.R.J., DeWolf, J.T. and Mazurek, D.F.(2012).Mechanics of Materials, Sixth
Edition. New York: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Dias da Silva, V. (2006). Mechanics and Strength of Materials, First Edition. The Netherlands: Springer-
Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.

Goodno, B.J. and Gere, J.M.. (2018). Mechanics of Materials, Ninth Edition. Massachusetts: Cengage
Learning
Hibbeler, R. C. (2015). Mechanics of Materials, Ninth Edition. Prentice Hall.
Pytel, A. and Kiusalaas J. (2012). Strength of Materials, Philippine Edition. Pasig City: Cengage
Learning Asia Pte Ltd (Philippine Branch)

Prepared by:

ENGR. EDMIL JHON B. ARIQUES

Course Facilitator