Essentials of Mechanical Stress Analysis

Amir Javidinejad received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington, and M.S. in Engineering Mechanics from Georgia Institute of Technology and holds a Certificate in Leadership Mastery from the UCLA-Extension. He has extensive experience in Structural/Solid Mechanics, Finite Element Methods, Machine Design and various other Stress Analysis methods from Aerospace, Military and Commercial Industries, as well as from Academia. His expertise and knowledge include Space Structures Analysis, Micro Sensors Analysis, Rocket Design Analysis, Helicopter Structural Repair Analysis, Airplane Structures Modifications, Aircraft Interior Monument Structures Analysis, Certification and Qualification Testing. He has also been involved in research in the areas of Structural Mechanics of Isotropic, Anisotropic and Composite materials. Dr. Javidinejad is a Licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer in the State of California, License #38567 and in the State of Texas, License #141561. Dr. Javidinejad is a member of Pi Tau Sigma mechanical engineering honor society, Member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and Member of the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE). Also, Dr. Javidinejad is currently a lead Structural Analysis Engineer at Boeing Company on fulltime basis and part time Lecturer of Mechanical Engineering in the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

1. Basics of Engineering Materials, 2. Stress and Strain Relationship, 3. Stresses due to Various Loading Conditions, 4. Failure Criteria, 5. Beam Analysis Theory, 6. Plate Analysis Theory, 7. Elastic Stability and Buckling, 8. Energy Methods, 9. Fatigue Analysis, 10. Numerical and Finite Element Methods, 11. Composite Analysis Theory, 12. Fasteners and Joint Connections, 13. MathCAD® Stress Analysis Simulations