THEORY OF SIMPLE BENDING

Specific Objectives
By the end of the module sub-unit, the trainee should be able to:
 * 1) derive the general expression of simple bending
 * 2) determine the appropriate forces on a bending structure member

Content
-Centre of gravity
 * Elements

-second moment of area -neutral axis

-derivation

-Compressive
 * Forces

-Tensile

Specific Objectives
By the end of the module sub-unit, the trainee should be able to:
 * 1) apply the expression to calculate bending stresses
 * 2) apply theory to determine the forces
 * 3) discuss the behavior of forces on a given section

Content
-compressive
 * Bending stresses

-tensile - uniformly distributed
 * Forces

-concentrate loads -rectangular -T-sections
 * Sections

-circular

-I-sections

Competences
Ability to:
 * 1) demonstrate proper use of structural members in bending
 * 2) analyse a loaded beam using the theory of simple bending

Suggested Teaching/Learning Activities

 * Demonstrations
 * Class exercises

Suggested Learning Resources

 * Lab
 * Textbooks

Suggested Assessment Methods

 * Practical
 * Lab report