# Calendar

## Session Key

L = Lecture
R = Recitation
Q = Quiz

Course calendar.
SES # | TOPICS | KEY DATES
--- | --- | ---
L1 | Overview of the Subject, Applications, Reconstruction of Famous Structural Accidents | Problem Set 1 Posted
R1 | Vector and Tensor Analysis; Review of Static Equilibrium |
L2 | Concept of Strain |
L3 | Concept of Stress | Problem Set 1 Due Problem Set 2 Posted
R2 | Stress / Strain Transformation, Mohr's Circle |
L4 | Multidimensional Elastic Stress-Strain Relations for Beams, Plates, and Shells; Elastic Strain Energy |
L5 | Principle of Minimum Total Potential Energy, Principle of Virtual Work | Problem Set 2 Due Problem Set 3 Posted
L6 | Exact Solutions of the Differential Equation for Beam Deflections |
L7 | Energy Method of Solving Beam Problems | Problem Set 3 Due
R3 | Quiz 1 Review |
L8 | Shear Stress in Beams and Shafts |
Q1 | Quiz 1 | Problem Set 4 Posted
R4 | Material Characterization |
L9 | Moderately Large Deflection of Beams |
L10 | Methods of Experimental Mechanics and Discussion of Lab Test | Problem Set 4 Due Problem Set 5 Posted
R5 | Review of Quiz 1 Solutions |
L11 | Concept of Stability of Elastic Structures, Rayleigh-Ritz Quotient | Problem Set 5 Due Problem Set 6 Posted
R6 | Solutions of Typical Column Buckling Problems |
L12 | Distinction Between Buckling and Equilibrium Solutions, Imperfect Columns, and Columns with Eccentric Load |
L13 | Elastic Plate Buckling, Buckling Loads, and Buckling Modes | Problem Set 6 Due Problem Set 7 Posted
R7 | Quiz 2 Review |
L14 | Buckling of Sections, Stiffened Plates |
Q2 | Quiz 2 | Problem Set 7 Due
R8 | Examples of Plate Buckling |
L15 | Yield Condition and Limit Analysis |
L16 | Application of Plasticity to Beams, Plates and Shell Problems | Problem Set 8 Posted
R9 | Review of Quiz 2 Solutions |
L17 | Mechanics in Cyclindrical Coordinate System (Thin and Thick Cylinders) | Problem Set 8 Due Problem Set 9 Posted
R10 | Solutions to Plasticity Problems |
L18 | Formulation and Solution of Dynamically Loaded Beams and Plates |
L19 | Fracture of Materials and Structures | Problem Set 9 Due Problem Set 10 Posted
R11 | Implosion of Cylinders and Submarine Safety |
L20 | Case Studies: Columbia Space Shuttle and BP Deepwater Horizon |
L21 | Estimation of Damage of Collision and Grounding of Ships |
L22 | Energy Absorption and Crashworthiness of Vehicles | Problem Set 10 Due
R12 | Review for Quiz 3 |
L23 | Review for Quiz 3 (continued) |
Q3 | Quiz 3 |