Mechanics of Materials
Lesson 07
Thermal Effects
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
This Course:
- Explain what happens to solid materials when they are heated or cooled.
- State the material property related to thermal expansion (and contraction) and explain its units.
- Explain the difference between volumetric thermal and linear thermal deformations.
- Compute thermal stress, strain, and deformation for constrained and unconstrained structures.
In-Class Notes
In-Class Notes
LE07 Thermal Effects.pdfHomework
Homework
HW07 Thermal Effects.pdfResources
Resources
Mini-flipbook:
Use the arrows to make the support rock left and right due to thermal expansion.