Mechanics of Solids

Module code: MEU33B03 · Semester: Semester 2

Resources

• Module descriptor (TCD)

Questions by Year

0 of 12 done · tick papers and add notes as you go

• 2025/26
• 2023/24
• 2022/23
• 2021/22
• 2019/20
• 2018/19
• 2017/18 (old code ME3B3)
• 2016/17 (old code ME3B3)
• 2015/16 (old code ME3B3)
• 2014/15 (old code ME3B3)
• 2013/14 (old code ME3B3)
• 2012/13 (old code ME3B3)

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Topics

• Stress and strain analysis, material properties LO1–2
• Beams: bending stresses and deflections LO1, LO3–4
• Pressure vessels LO1
• Combined torsion and bending LO1, LO4
• Buckling and stability (eigenvalue problems) LO3, LO5
• Solution methods: differential equations, Laplace transforms LO3

Learning outcomes (exam covers LO1–5)

1. Apply stress and strain analysis to find loads and deformations in simple structures
2. Know common material properties and typical values for steel, aluminium and others
3. Reformulate physical problems as differential equations or eigenvalue problems
4. Use free-body diagrams to split complex structures into simple parts
5. Judge the assumptions and validity of an analysis method

Summarised from the module descriptor, checked November 2026.