Mechanics

Structural Mechanics is a field of engineering that deals with the understanding of the thermo-mechanical behavior of solids under different types of loads.  Structural mechanics involves the evaluation of the stress and strain distributions within the solids by combining engineering and physical science concepts with mathematical, computational, and experimental techniques.  Modern applications might include electrical, magnetic and chemical phenomena that could affect the structural behavior.  Course topics include Mechanics of Materials, Advanced Mechanics of Materials, Elasticity, Experimental Stress Analysis, Finite Element Analysis, Continuum Mechanics, Vibrations, and Composite Materials.

Faculty in this area are Dr. George Buchanan, Dr. Jane Liu, and Dr. Guillermo Ramirez.