: Heavy use of stress-strain curves , diagrams of shear forces, and flexural analysis to illustrate material behavior. Core Subject Features
: Focus on the design of actual structural members , mechanical devices, and aerospace systems. Applied Strength of Materials
: Stress is internal resistance (Force/Area), while strain is the resulting measure of deformation. : Heavy use of stress-strain curves , diagrams
The discipline itself focuses on several critical "features" or properties that define how a material reacts under load: Key Material Strengths : Resistance to being pulled apart. : Heavy use of stress-strain curves